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The effects of aerobic exercise on markers of maternal metabolism during pregnancy.

Samantha M McDonaldCody StromMary-Margaret RemchakAlec ChavesNicholas T BroskeyChristy IslerKelley HavenEdward NewtonJames DeVentePedro Acosta-ManzanoVirginia A AparicioLinda E May
Published in: Birth defects research (2020)
The observations of this study demonstrate that prenatal exercise may positively affect maternal insulin, with aerobic-trained pregnant women exhibiting lower insulin levels in late pregnancy. Additionally, we found no appreciable effects of prenatal exercise on maternal lipids in late pregnancy.
Keyphrases
  • pregnancy outcomes
  • pregnant women
  • high intensity
  • type diabetes
  • resistance training
  • birth weight
  • physical activity
  • preterm birth
  • glycemic control
  • weight gain
  • fatty acid
  • body mass index
  • weight loss
  • skeletal muscle