Why the study?
Does a supervised physical exercise program improve echocardiographic indicators of hemodynamics and reduce cardiovascular disease risk factors in healthy pregnant women?
Population
241 healthy pregnant women
Comparison
Supervised physical exercise program from weeks… vs Standard care
Design
RCT, Randomized controlled trial design
Follow-up
Until end of pregnancy (weeks 38-39)
Authors
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Supports recommending supervised exercise in healthy pregnancy to reduce excessive weight gain; confirms no adverse effects on maternal cardiac remodeling.
Does a supervised physical exercise program improve echocardiographic indicators of hemodynamics and reduce cardiovascular disease risk factors in healthy pregnant women?
Light-moderate intensity supervised exercise during pregnancy is safe, does not negatively impact maternal cardiac remodeling, and significantly reduces the risk of excessive weight gain.
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