Restricted physical activity in pregnancy reduces maternal vascular resistance and improves fetal growth.

B VasapolloD Lo PrestiG GagliardiD FarsettiG M Tiralongo Ilaria Pisani Gian Paolo NovelliH Valensise

Published in: Ultrasound in obstetrics & gynecology : the official journal of the International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology (2018)

In normotensive pregnant women with raised TVR, maternal activity restriction appears to be effective in reducing TVR and therefore enhancing fetal growth. Copyright © 2017 ISUOG. Published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd.

Keyphrases

pregnancy outcomes
physical activity
birth weight
pregnant women
body mass index
preterm birth
systematic review
gestational age
weight gain