Impact of maternal physical activity during an uncomplicated pregnancy on fetal and neonatal well-being parameters: a systematic review of the literature.

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serval:BIB_D78F9F5198A6
Type
Article: article from journal or magazin.
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Publications
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Title
Impact of maternal physical activity during an uncomplicated pregnancy on fetal and neonatal well-being parameters: a systematic review of the literature.
Journal
European journal of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive biology
Author(s)
Michalek I.M., Comte C., Desseauve D.
ISSN
1872-7654 (Electronic)
ISSN-L
0301-2115
Publication state
Published
Issued date
09/2020
Peer-reviewed
Oui
Volume
252
Pages
265-272
Language
english
Notes
Publication types: Journal Article ; Review
Publication Status: ppublish
Abstract
We carried a thorough systematic review of the contemporary literature regarding the impact of maternal physical activity during pregnancy on the fetal and neonatal well-being parameters. We searched systematically publications indexed in PubMed and ScienceDirect, according to the PRISMA protocol. Studies examining following fetal and neonatal well-being parameters were included: fetal heart rate, active fetal movements, Doppler assessment of the placental and fetal circulations, amniotic fluid index, Apgar score, and umbilical cord blood acid-basis analysis at delivery. Altogether, 73 studies were identified (pooled sample size n = 7867). Out of these, 42 pertained to acute and 31 pertained to chronic exposure to maternal physical activity. The majority of the identified studies reported a positive or neutral effect of maternal physical activity on the fetal heart rate, Doppler-derived umbilical and cerebral blood flow parameters, and Apgar score. The literature regarding uterine arteries Doppler assessment, fetal active movements, amniotic fluid index, and umbilical cord blood acid-base analysis at delivery is sparse and does not allow us to generalize the inferences. Maternal physical activity during physiological pregnancy is safe for fetal and neonatal well-being when practiced according to recommendations. There is a need for better quality studies concerning the subject.
Keywords
Exercise, Female, Physical activity, Pregnancy, Risk assessment
Pubmed
Web of science
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13/07/2020 12:18
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09/05/2023 6:53
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