Acta obstetricia et gynecologica Scandinavica
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Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand · Aug 2017
Review Meta AnalysisExercise during pregnancy and risk of gestational hypertensive disorders: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Gestational hypertensive disorders, including gestational hypertension and preeclampsia, are one of the leading causes of maternal morbidity and mortality. The aim of our study was to evaluate the effect of exercise during pregnancy on the risk of gestational hypertensive disorders. ⋯ Aerobic exercise for about 30-60 min two to seven times per week during pregnancy, as compared with being more sedentary, is associated with a significantly reduced risk of gestational hypertensive disorders overall, gestational hypertension, and cesarean delivery.