Longitudinal Analysis of Patterns and Correlates of Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior in Women From Preconception to Postpartum: The Singapore Preconception Study of Long-Term Maternal and Child Outcomes Cohort.

Anne Hin Yee Chu Padmapriya NatarajanShuen Lin TanClaire Marie Jie Lin Goh Yap-Seng Chong Lynette Pei-Chi Shek Kok Hian Tan Peter D Gluckman Fabian Kok Peng Yap Yung Seng Lee See Ling LoyJerry K Y ChanKeith M Godfrey Johan Gunnar Eriksson Shiao-Yng Chan Jonathan Yoan Bernard Falk Müller-Riemenschneider

Published in: Journal of physical activity & health (2023)

During late pregnancy, walking time increased, while MVPA declined significantly, and partially returned to preconception levels postpartum. Sedentary time remained stable during pregnancy but decreased postpartum. The identified set of sociodemographic/clinical correlates underscores need for targeted strategies.

Keyphrases

physical activity
pregnancy outcomes
mental health
body mass index
polycystic ovary syndrome
pregnant women
metabolic syndrome
preterm birth
depressive symptoms
breast cancer risk
cervical cancer screening