Why the study?
The study aimed to examine the influence of prenatal exercise on maternal cardiorespiratory health and fitness during pregnancy.
Does prenatal exercise improve maternal cardiorespiratory fitness and health in pregnant women?
Population
2292 pregnant women across 26 RCTs
Comparison
Prenatal exercise intervention vs no exercise intervention
Design
Meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Authors
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Prenatal exercise improves maternal fitness and lowers resting BP/HR; strengthens RCT evidence supporting pregnancy guidelines.
Does prenatal exercise improve maternal cardiorespiratory fitness and health in pregnant women?
Prenatal exercise interventions significantly improve maternal cardiorespiratory fitness and reduce resting heart rate and blood pressure during pregnancy.
Cai et al. (2020) studied this question.
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