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[Physical activity during pregnancy--facts and practical guidelines].

Ron Mor, Izhar Ben-Shlomo

|October 8, 2014

Summary

Regular physical activity during pregnancy benefits mothers and newborns, reducing gestational pathologies. This review emphasizes exercise intensity, duration, and resistance training for optimal maternal and fetal health.

Area of Science:

Obstetrics and Gynecology
Sports Medicine
Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Context:

Physical activity during pregnancy offers significant maternal and fetal benefits.
Exercise is linked to a lower incidence of gestational pathologies.
Continued maternal physical activity positively impacts newborns.

Purpose:

To review recent findings on physical activity during pregnancy.
To highlight the importance of exercise intensity, duration, and resistance.
To provide practical recommendations for exercise during gestation.

Summary:

Physical activity during pregnancy is beneficial for maternal and fetal health, provided no contraindications exist.
Exercise is associated with reduced gestational pathologies and improved physical and mental capabilities.

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