Exercise Guidelines for Pregnant and Postpartum Women

[...] systolic blood pressure, in normal pregnancy, remains stable because of a decreased peripheral vascular resistance, although diastolic blood pressure may decrease (11). Scuba diving is also unsafe during pregnancy because of the hyperbaric stress, and Bikram yoga is unsafe because of the hyper...

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Published in:Strength and conditioning journal 2011-06, Vol.33 (3), p.100-103
Main Authors: Pruett, Michele Dell, Caputo, Jennifer L
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Back pain
Blood pressure
Diet
Horseback riding
Indexing in process
Obesity
Physical fitness
Postpartum period
Pregnancy
Respiratory system
Womens health
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Summary:[...] systolic blood pressure, in normal pregnancy, remains stable because of a decreased peripheral vascular resistance, although diastolic blood pressure may decrease (11). Scuba diving is also unsafe during pregnancy because of the hyperbaric stress, and Bikram yoga is unsafe because of the hyperthermic environment.\n Social support is one of the most prominent influences on physical activity behavior and is an important determinant of success in altering health habits (6). [...] social support and childcare assistance are key elements for a successful postpartum exercise program.
ISSN:1524-1602
1533-4295
DOI:10.1519/SSC.0b013e31821c3261