Public health guidelines for physical activity during pregnancy from around the world: a scoping review
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Hayman, Melanie, Brown, Wendy J, Brinson, Alison, Budzynski-Seymour, Emily, Bruce, Tracy and Evenson, Kelly R. 2023. "Public health guidelines for physical activity during pregnancy from around the world: a scoping review
." British Journal of Sports Medicine. 57 (14). https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2022-105777
| Article Title | Public health guidelines for physical activity during pregnancy from around the world: a scoping review |
|---|---|
| ERA Journal ID | 9744 |
| Article Category | Article |
| Authors | Hayman, Melanie, Brown, Wendy J, Brinson, Alison, Budzynski-Seymour, Emily, Bruce, Tracy and Evenson, Kelly R |
| Journal Title | British Journal of Sports Medicine |
| Journal Citation | 57 (14) |
| Article Number | 105777 |
| Number of Pages | 10 |
| Year | 01 Jul 2023 |
| Publisher | BMJ |
| Place of Publication | United Kingdom |
| ISSN | 0306-3674 |
| 1473-0480 | |
| Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2022-105777 |
| Web Address (URL) | https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/early/2023/01/04/bjsports-2022-105777 |
| Abstract | Background and objective: Despite the known health benefits of physical activity (PA), pregnancy is a time of marked decline in PA levels. To provide women with reliable and trustworthy information, and to encourage greater participation in PA during pregnancy, many governments have developed guidelines for PA during pregnancy. Our aim was to synthesise the most recent public health guidelines on PA during pregnancy from different countries in order to understand the nature and extent of advice that is available. Design: Scoping review. Data sources: Search of the grey literature, direct contact with international experts, screening of relevant academic literature and citation searching. Eligibility criteria: Public health guidelines developed or endorsed by government departments published since 2010. Results: Our search located 30 eligible guidelines, published in 11 different languages. There is remarkable concordance in the advice offered. For women with uncomplicated pregnancy, guidelines recommend: 150–300 min/week of moderate intensity aerobic activity; pelvic floor and muscle strengthening exercises; modification of some exercises (eg, supine position); and provide lists of warning signs to cease activity (eg, persistent dizziness, vaginal bleeding) and activities that should be avoided (eg, if high risk of falling/collision). Few guidelines offer specific advice for highly active women (eg, athletes), or trimester-specific or culturally specific considerations. Conclusions: This review provides a summary of public health recommendations for PA during pregnancy around the world. The challenge is now to ensure that all who provide healthcare for women understand the guidelines and encourage safe participation in PA during pregnancy. |
| Keywords | Physical activity; Exercise; Pregnancy; Public health; Review |
| ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 420799. Sports science and exercise not elsewhere classified |
| Public Notes | Files associated with this item cannot be displayed due to copyright restrictions. |
| Byline Affiliations | Central Queensland University |
| University of Queensland | |
| University of North Carolina, United States | |
| Solent University, United Kingdom | |
| University of Queensland |
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