Why the study?
How do naturally occurring physical activity levels change in women before, during, and after pregnancy?
Population
Women before, during, and after pregnancy (24 studies included in the systematic review)
Comparison
Naturally occurring, non-intervention changes in… vs Pre-pregnancy physical activity levels
Design
Systematic_review
Follow-up
Through pregnancy and postnatal period
Authors
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Supports counseling to sustain activity in pregnancy and postpartum; extends observational data for targeted intervention trials.
How do naturally occurring physical activity levels change in women before, during, and after pregnancy?
There is a marked decrease in the amount and intensity of physical activity during the transition to motherhood, highlighting the need for targeted patient education.
Abbasi et al. (2015) studied this question.
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