Impact of sedentary behavior and emotional support on prenatal psychological distress and birth outcomes during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Alison E HipwellIrene TungPhillip SherlockXiaodan TangKim McKeeMonica McGrathAkram AlshawabkehTracy BastainCarrie V BretonWhitney CowellDana DabeleaCristiane S DuarteAnne L DunlopAssiamira FerreraJulie B HerbstmanChristine W HockettMargaret R KaragasKate KeenanRobert T KraftyCatherine MonkSara S NozadiThomas G O'ConnorEmily OkenSarah S OsmundsonSusan SchantzRosalind WrightSarah S Comstocknull null

Published in: Psychological medicine (2023)

There was no strong evidence for an association between pandemic exposure and adverse birth outcomes. Furthermore, results highlight the importance of reducing maternal sedentary behavior and encouraging emotional support for optimizing maternal health regardless of pandemic conditions.

Keyphrases

sars cov
coronavirus disease
pregnancy outcomes
birth weight
gestational age
pregnant women
healthcare
public health
physical activity
glycemic control