Why the study?
Does maternal weight gain during pregnancy affect exercise performance and oxygen uptake in women?
Population
10 women evaluated during pregnancy (34 +/- 1.5 weeks gestation) and postpartum (7.6 +/- 1.7 weeks)
Comparison
Pregnancy (maternal weight gain) vs Postpartum state
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
7.6 +/- 1.7 weeks postpartum
Authors
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Weight gain explains higher absolute VO2 in pregnancy; supports weight-normalized metrics clinically but leaves open effects on capacity.
Does maternal weight gain during pregnancy affect exercise performance and oxygen uptake in women?
Increased body weight during pregnancy accounts for the majority of increased oxygen uptake during submaximal weight-bearing exertion, contributing to reduced exercise capacity.
Carpenter et al. (1990) studied this question.
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