South African Sports Medicine Association position statement on exercise in pregnancy
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Authors
Barsky, Etti
Smith, Trudy
Patricios, Jonathan Speridon
Collins, Robert Matthew
Branfield, Andrew
Ramagole, Dimakatso Althea
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Health and Medical Publishing Group
Abstract
There are many concerns about exercise during pregnancy, with
medical advice historically dissuading women from continuing
or initiating regular exercise programmes. However, research
has shown that high levels of exercise are not associated with an
increased incidence of negative events.
Currently, many women of childbearing age wish to continue
with their exercise programmes during pregnancy. Appropriate
guidance and exercise counselling by the attending care provider
can fulfil this need. This position statement aims to assist pregnant
women and their care providers in assessing the merits and benefits
of improving and maintaining fitness during this period.
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Exercise in pregnancy
Sustainable Development Goals
Citation
Barsky, E, Smith, T, Patricios, J, Collins, R, Branfield, A & Ramagole, M 2012, 'South African Sports Medicine Association position statement on exercise in pregnancy', South African Journal of Sports Medicine, vol. 24, no. 2, pp. 69-71.