Physical activity changes and influencing factors among Chinese pregnant women: a longitudinal study.

Le ZhangJinlan PiaoWei ZhangNingning LiuXuesong ZhangYu ShenYing JinFang-Fang WangSuwen Feng

Published in: The journal of maternal-fetal & neonatal medicine : the official journal of the European Association of Perinatal Medicine, the Federation of Asia and Oceania Perinatal Societies, the International Society of Perinatal Obstetricians (2024)

Physical activity levels of pregnant women during different trimester were not optimistic. In order to improve physical activity during pregnancy and promote the health status of both mother and the developing baby, more attention should be paid on pregnant women with low education level, high BMI before pregnancy, primipara, unnaturally conceived and no good exercise habits before pregnancy.

Keyphrases

physical activity
pregnant women
pregnancy outcomes
body mass index
preterm birth
healthcare
working memory
weight loss
body composition