The Relationship Between Pregnancy Intentions and Diet or Physical Activity Behaviors in the Preconception and Antenatal Periods: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Isaac NkrumahMadelon NorthEmily KotheTze Lin ChaiStephanie PirottaSiew LimBriony HillPublished in: Journal of midwifery & women's health (2020)
Pregnancy intentions were not associated with preconception diet or physical activity behaviors. In contrast, antenatally, women with intended pregnancies demonstrated better diet and physical activity behaviors. Given the small number of studies available for meta-analyses, further research is needed to consolidate our findings. Meanwhile, health professionals can assess women's pregnancy intentions during preconception and pregnancy and encourage a healthy lifestyle.
Keyphrases
- physical activity
- preterm birth
- pregnancy outcomes
- pregnant women
- weight loss
- body mass index
- meta analyses
- systematic review
- gestational age
- sleep quality
- type diabetes
- metabolic syndrome
- polycystic ovary syndrome
- magnetic resonance
- magnetic resonance imaging
- cardiovascular disease
- skeletal muscle
- insulin resistance
- adipose tissue