Pregnant women who have more than 35 minutes of physical activity in late pregnancy have reduced risk of having acute cesarean section

Regular physical activity before and during pregnancy will give additional health benefits for the women and their babies.

By: ANI | | Updated: May 11, 2018 11:32 am

A recent study examined the positive effects of regular physical activity during pregnancy. A combined lifestyle intervention, including dietary counseling and twice-weekly exercise classes during pregnancy, resulted in a slightly longer first stage of labour, without any other effects during labour or delivery, report researchers. Women reporting to have high physical activity level (>35 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity/day) in late pregnancy had a reduced risk of having an acute cesarean section compared with those with the lowest physical activity level. Also Read - 5 easy pregnancy workouts to do at home during quarantine

The Norwegian Fit for Delivery study included 303 pregnant women who participated in dietary counseling and twice-weekly exercise classes and 303 who received standard care. Also Read - 5 yoga poses to ease common pregnancy issues

“The association between physical activity level and mode of delivery might help motivate more women to engage in regular physical activity before and during pregnancy, which in turn will give additional health benefits for the women and their babies,” said lead author Birgitte Sanda, of the University of Agder, in Norway. Also Read - Exercise regularly during pregnancy for a safe delivery and healthy baby

The study appears in the journal Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica. (ANI)

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Published : May 11, 2018 11:31 am | Updated:May 11, 2018 11:32 am

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