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Exercise and yoga during pregnancy: a survey
Shilpa Babbar1, Suneet P Chauhan
1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Truman Medical Center Hospital Hill , Kansas City, MO , USA and.
Summary
Most pregnant women believe exercise, including yoga, is beneficial and safe. Many are active during pregnancy, with knowledge of guidelines, regardless of body mass index (BMI).
Area of Science:
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Sports Medicine
- Public Health
Background:
- Exercise during pregnancy offers numerous health benefits for both mother and fetus.
- Understanding pregnant women's perceptions and practices regarding exercise is crucial for promoting healthy pregnancies.
- Obesity (body mass index [BMI] ≥30 kg/m²) can influence exercise habits and outcomes during pregnancy.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess pregnant women's opinions, practices, and knowledge concerning exercise, including yoga.
- To compare exercise-related knowledge and practices between women with normal BMI (<30 kg/m²) and obese BMI (≥30 kg/m²).
Main Methods:
- A survey with 20 multiple-choice questions on demographics and exercise practices was administered.
- Five questions assessed knowledge of prenatal exercise guidelines, referencing ACOG Committee Opinion #267.
- Data from 422 (84%) of 500 distributed surveys were analyzed, comparing BMI groups.
Main Results:
- 86% of women found exercise beneficial during pregnancy; 64% were currently exercising (51% 2-3 times/week).
- Walking was the most cited beneficial exercise (62%).
- Knowledge of ACOG recommendations was high (60-92%). No significant difference in knowledge was found between BMI groups.
- Yoga was attempted more by non-obese women (who also believed it beneficial), with 40% having tried it pre-pregnancy.
Conclusions:
- The majority of surveyed pregnant women perceive exercise, including yoga, as beneficial and are actively engaged in it.
- Awareness of prenatal exercise guidelines is generally high, irrespective of maternal BMI.
- Further investigation into promoting yoga for pregnant women, particularly those who are obese, may be warranted.
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