The Claim
Prenatal physical activity accumulating at least 150 minutes per week of moderate-intensity exercise is associated with a 38% reduction in the odds of gestational diabetes mellitus, a 41% reduction in the odds of pre-eclampsia, and a 39% reduction in the odds of gestational hypertension.
What the research says
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If a pregnant woman gets at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise each week, she’s less likely to develop gestational diabetes, high blood pressure during pregnancy, or pre-eclampsia.
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Prenatal physical activity accumulating at least 150 minutes per week of moderate-intensity exercise is associated with a 38% reduction in the odds of gestational diabetes mellitus, a 41% reduction in pre-eclampsia, and a 39% reduction in gestational hypertension, based on moderate-quality evidence from randomized controlled trials, suggesting it should be considered a front-line preventive strategy for common pregnancy complications.
What the research says
1 studyStudy: 2019 Canadian guideline for physical activity throughout pregnancy
This study says that exercising regularly during pregnancy is safe and helps lower the risk of common problems like high blood pressure and diabetes. It supports the idea that moms should aim for about 150 minutes of moderate exercise each week.
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