Key result
Pilates exercise during pregnancy significantly increased vaginal delivery rates (p<0.001) and reduced cesarean delivery rates and labor duration compared to routine antenatal care.
Why the study?
Does a Pilates exercise program improve delivery outcomes in pregnant women?
Population
1,003 pregnant women across 7 studies
Comparison
Pilates exercise program during pregnancy vs Routine antenatal care
Design
Meta-analysis
Authors
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Pilates in pregnancy may boost vaginal delivery rates and shorten labor; reinforces antenatal exercise guidelines while warranting larger RCTs.
Meta-Analysis (n=1,003)
Does a Pilates exercise program improve delivery outcomes in pregnant women?
p-value: p=<0.001
Pilates exercise during pregnancy is associated with improved maternal delivery outcomes, including higher vaginal delivery rates and shorter labor duration.
Baradwan et al. (2024) conducted a meta-analysis in Pregnancy (n=1,003). Pilates exercise vs. routine antenatal care was evaluated on vaginal and cesarean delivery rates, and labor duration (p=<0.001). Pilates exercise during pregnancy significantly increased vaginal delivery rates (p<0.001) and reduced cesarean delivery rates and labor duration compared to routine antenatal care.
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