The Claim

Higher total prenatal exercise volume (≥10,000 MET-minutes) is associated with lower systolic blood pressure in the third trimester among pregnant women at moderate risk of hypertensive disorders.

Source: Exercise during pregnancy (frequency, intensity, type, time, volume): birth outcomes in women at risk of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy

What the research says

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Correlation
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In plain English

Pregnant women who exercise more during pregnancy—like walking or swimming a lot—tend to have lower blood pressure in the last few months of pregnancy, which might help keep their hearts healthier.

See the scientific wording

Higher total prenatal exercise volume (≥10,000 MET-minutes) is associated with lower systolic blood pressure in the third trimester among pregnant women at moderate risk of hypertensive disorders, suggesting that cumulative physical activity may help mitigate maternal cardiovascular stress during late pregnancy.

What the research says

1 study

  1. Study: Exercise during pregnancy (frequency, intensity, type, time, volume): birth outcomes in women at risk of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy

    This study found that pregnant women who exercised more tended to have lower blood pressure in their last trimester, especially those at risk for high blood pressure problems. More exercise = better heart health for mom.

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