Effect of Physical Activity during Pregnancy on the Risk of Hypertension Disorders and Gestational Diabetes: Evidence Generated by New RCTs and Systematic Reviews

Autor: Cristina Taliento, Irene Piccolotti, Arianna Sabattini, Mara Tormen, Rosaria Cappadona, Pantaleo Greco, Gennaro Scutiero
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2024
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Zdroj: Journal of Clinical Medicine, Vol 13, Iss 8, p 2198 (2024)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2077-0383
DOI: 10.3390/jcm13082198
Popis: Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) and gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) are the most common medical complications in pregnancy. Physical exercise is considered to be safe and beneficial during pregnancy. Moreover, pregnancy could be considered as an opportunity for healthcare providers to promote positive lifestyle behavior and optimize the well-being of pregnant women. Since there are few up-to-date reviews evaluating the role of exercise and the risks of developing obstetrical complications, we performed a review to investigate the effects of physical activity and exercise during pregnancy compared to a control group, focusing on the risk of development of HDP and GDM. We searched Medline and Web of Science, including only randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and systematic reviews. This review supports a beneficial effect of exercise and provides evidence that it significantly decreases the risk of HDP and GDM.
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