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Jogging during pregnancy: an improved outcome?

J C Jarrett, W N Spellacy

    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    |June 1, 1983
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Jogging during pregnancy for experienced runners appears safe. This study found no negative impact on infant birth weight or gestational age, suggesting continued running is not harmful for healthy pregnant women.

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    Area of Science:

    • Sports Medicine
    • Maternal-Fetal Medicine
    • Exercise Physiology

    Background:

    • Limited data exists on the effects of jogging during pregnancy.
    • Understanding the impact of habitual exercise on pregnancy outcomes is crucial.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the effects of jogging during pregnancy on maternal and fetal outcomes.
    • To assess the safety of continued running for experienced female runners throughout gestation.

    Main Methods:

    • A questionnaire-based retrospective study was conducted.
    • Data were collected from 67 experienced female runners who continued jogging during pregnancy.
    • Running mileage and pregnancy outcomes were analyzed.

    Main Results:

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    • No correlation was found between jogging mileage and infant birth weight or gestational age.
    • Maternal and fetal complication rates were low in the study group.
    • Running mileage decreased as pregnancy progressed (P < .05).

    Conclusions:

    • Jogging during pregnancy by healthy, accustomed women appears to be safe for the infant.
    • Further research is needed, but current data suggest no harm from continued running.
    • The study highlights the need for more information on exercise during pregnancy.