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[Sport and pregnancy].

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Pregnant women with normal pregnancies can safely engage in physical activity. Recommended guidelines ensure benefits for both mother and fetus, with adapted programs for elite athletes to support postpartum recovery.

Area of Science:

  • Sports Medicine
  • Obstetrics
  • Maternal-Fetal Health

Background:

  • Physiological pregnancy allows for safe physical activity.
  • Exercise during pregnancy offers benefits for mother and fetus.
  • Guidance is needed for various activity levels during pregnancy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide evidence-based recommendations for sports participation during pregnancy.
  • To outline safe exercise guidelines for pregnant women of all fitness levels.
  • To address postpartum recovery for high-level sportswomen.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current scientific data on sport and pregnancy.
  • Analysis of physiological adaptations during pregnancy related to exercise.
  • Development of guidelines for compatible sports, frequency, intensity, and duration.
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