Indications to Promote Physical Activity during Pregnancy

Reduced physical activity in pregnancy is often associated with a progressive increase of chronic metabolic disease and to an enhanced risk for the child. The majority of women are less physically active during pregnancy, despite the motivation to improve their health, quality of life, and fitness....

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Main Authors:	Laura Stefani, Gabriele Mascherini, Giorgio Galanti
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2017-08-01
Series:	Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology
Subjects:	physical activity health pregnancy lifestyle exercise as prescription
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2411-5142/2/3/31

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spelling	doaj-12b9d8fd51af4152b697da6706544ef02020-11-25T01:02:13ZengMDPI AGJournal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology2411-51422017-08-01233110.3390/jfmk2030031jfmk2030031Indications to Promote Physical Activity during PregnancyLaura Stefani0Gabriele Mascherini1Giorgio Galanti2Sports Medicine Center, Clinical and Experimental Department, University of Florence-Italy, 50100 Florence, ItalySports Medicine Center, Clinical and Experimental Department, University of Florence-Italy, 50100 Florence, ItalySports Medicine Center, Clinical and Experimental Department, University of Florence-Italy, 50100 Florence, ItalyReduced physical activity in pregnancy is often associated with a progressive increase of chronic metabolic disease and to an enhanced risk for the child. The majority of women are less physically active during pregnancy, despite the motivation to improve their health, quality of life, and fitness. Education on the benefits of regular physical activity in pregnancy is determinant as suggested by obstetricians and gynecologists. The specific programs need to be supported by specialists in Sports Medicine. Counseling and support by nurses can also be helpful in encouraging women to maintain a sufficient level of physical activity during pregnancy or to modify their lifestyle, adapting the single models and specific physical activity programs to their needs.https://www.mdpi.com/2411-5142/2/3/31physical activityhealthpregnancylifestyleexercise as prescription
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title	Indications to Promote Physical Activity during Pregnancy
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series	Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology
issn	2411-5142
publishDate	2017-08-01
description	Reduced physical activity in pregnancy is often associated with a progressive increase of chronic metabolic disease and to an enhanced risk for the child. The majority of women are less physically active during pregnancy, despite the motivation to improve their health, quality of life, and fitness. Education on the benefits of regular physical activity in pregnancy is determinant as suggested by obstetricians and gynecologists. The specific programs need to be supported by specialists in Sports Medicine. Counseling and support by nurses can also be helpful in encouraging women to maintain a sufficient level of physical activity during pregnancy or to modify their lifestyle, adapting the single models and specific physical activity programs to their needs.
topic	physical activity health pregnancy lifestyle exercise as prescription
url	https://www.mdpi.com/2411-5142/2/3/31
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Indications to Promote Physical Activity during Pregnancy

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