Impact of physical activity in pregnant women on maternal health

Abstract

Introduction: Pregnancy is an important period in a woman's life. One of the most essential things people can do to improve their health both physical and mental is taking regular physical exercise. Healthy people, people with chronic illnesses or disabilities as well as pregnant women benefit from regular physical activity. All pregnant women should be physically active, except in certain situations when there are medical contraindications.

Objective of the study: The purpose of this study is to summarize the benefits of regular physical activity during pregnancy.

Materials and methods: A review of the literature available on the PubMed database was carried out, the key words used were: _,,pregnancy^,,, _,,physical activity^,,, _,,gestational diabetes^,,, _,,hypertension^,,, _,,pre-eclampsia^,,.

Results: Physical activity increases the chance of a normal pregnancy and a successful outcome. In the absence of obstetric or medical contraindications, physical activity during pregnancy is desirable and advisable. Exercise results in fewer complications for both the pregnant woman and the newborn.

Conclusions: The best results from physical activity in pregnancy are obtained when the pregnant woman exercises regularly, for example, 3 times a week for 30-60 minutes. It is advisable that for it to be regular aerobic training of moderate intensity of at least 150 minutes per week.