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Erschienen in: Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics 2/2017

19.10.2016 | Review

An overview of maternal and fetal short and long-term impact of physical activity during pregnancy

verfasst von: Camila Ferreira Leite, Simony Lira do Nascimento, Fernanda Rodrigues Helmo, Maria Luíza Gonçalves dos Reis Monteiro, Marlene Antônia dos Reis, Rosana Rosa Miranda Corrêa

Erschienen in: Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics | Ausgabe 2/2017

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Abstract

Purpose

To explore information available in the literature about the possible benefits resulting from physical activity (PA) in non-risky pregnant women, repercussion on maternal organism, fetal development, and on long-term offspring health.

Methods

Critical narrative review using online databases.

Results

Through critical discussion of studies focused on PA practiced during pregnancy, it was observed that some of the outcomes investigated on both mother and offspring showed conflicting findings. Considering the impact of maternal PA in certain offspring characteristics, due to the fact that their findings come from studies with small samples, they do not allow the stablishment of scientific evidence. However, a feature that shows broad consensus among studies is the view of PA during pregnancy as a safe intervention for mother and fetus. In situations where studies employing PA of moderate-intensity have not enough power to ensure a positive influence on certain clinical outcomes, what is observed is the lack of their influence, not negative impacts. Regarding epigenetic modulations measured late in the offspring, it has been attributed to PA a positive modulatory role on metabolic, hemodynamic and even on behavioral characteristics. However, possible mechanisms involved in these epigenetic changes have not been sufficiently explored.

Conclusion

Maternal PA appears to be safe for both mother and fetus, and additional studies are needed to confirm the real influence of this practice in the offspring, as well as the perpetuation and transfer of these features between generations.
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Metadaten
Titel
An overview of maternal and fetal short and long-term impact of physical activity during pregnancy
verfasst von
Camila Ferreira Leite
Simony Lira do Nascimento
Fernanda Rodrigues Helmo
Maria Luíza Gonçalves dos Reis Monteiro
Marlene Antônia dos Reis
Rosana Rosa Miranda Corrêa
Publikationsdatum
19.10.2016
Verlag
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Erschienen in
Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics / Ausgabe 2/2017
Print ISSN: 0932-0067
Elektronische ISSN: 1432-0711
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00404-016-4204-9

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