Relationships between Objectively Measured Sedentary Behavior during Pregnancy and Infant Birthweight.

Abdelmoumene BenabidLara DeslauriersIsabelle SinclairMyriane St-PierreCathy VaillancourtSonia GagnonKelsey Needham Dancause

Published in: International journal of environmental research and public health (2021)

Considering the high levels of sedentary behavior during pregnancy observed in many studies, even modest associations with birthweight merit further consideration. Relationships might not be evident later in pregnancy or if only linear relationships are considered. More detailed studies could help guide recommendations on sedentary behavior during pregnancy and the development of more comprehensive interventions.

Keyphrases

physical activity
case control
gestational age
preterm birth
clinical practice
pregnancy outcomes
pregnant women