Condition: Pregnant Women Participating in a Supervised Multicomponent Exercise Intervention · Sponsor: Polytechnic University of Santarém
Many studies have been supporting the positive effects of an active lifestyle concerning the prevention and treatment of pregnancy-related complications and health problems, such as gestational diabetes, gestational hypertension, obesity, low back pain, urinary incontinence, anxiety or depression, as well as regarding its effectiveness in maintaining fitness and functionality, and in improving postpartum recovery. Practice and clinical guidelines have become increasingly popular tools for synthesizing evidence-based information to assist practitioners and patients/participants in making decisions related to starting or continuing physical activity. Despite this knowledge, most women still do not receive proper guidance on how to exercise during pregnancy or after childbirth, and the prevalence of physical inactivity is still high among pregnant and postpartum women. On the other hand, the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need for virtual approaches in health interventions, but few studies have addressed the effectiveness of such interventions. This study is about the benefits of exercising during pregnancy in terms of maternal physical activity, fitness, and healthy lifestyle parameters. After the first visit to the doctor, pregnant women without absolute contraindications to exercise will be invited to participate in a multi-site (fitness center, university, or hospital) prenatal exercise program delivered either in person or online by qualified exercise physiologist…
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Rita Santos-Rocha, Ph.D. · +351966036856 · ritasantosrocha@esdrm.ipsantarem.pt
Cristina Nogueira-Silva, Ph.D/M.D. · +351916721321 · cristinasilva@med.uminho.pt
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| School of Medicine - University of Minho | Braga, Portugal | Not Yet Recruiting |
| Sport Sciences School of Rio Maior - Polytechnic University of Santarem | Rio Maior, Portugal | Recruiting |
| Health School of Santarem - Polytechnic University of Santarem | Santarém, Portugal | Not Yet Recruiting |
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