Exercise and Sporting Activity During Pregnancy Evidence-Based Guide
This clinically and practice oriented, multidisciplinary book is intended to fill the gap between evidence-based knowledge on the benefits of physical activity and exercise during pregnancy and the implementation of exercise programmes and related health
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Exercise and Sporting Activity During Pregnancy
Rita Santos-Rocha Editor
Exercise and Sporting Activity During Pregnancy Evidence-Based Guidelines
Editor Rita Santos-Rocha Sport Sciences School of Rio Maior Polytechnic Institute of Santarém Rio Maior Portugal Laboratory of Biomechanics and Functional Morphology Interdisciplinary Centre for the Study of Human Performance Faculty of Human Kinetics University of Lisbon Cruz Quebrada-Dafundo Portugal
ISBN 978-3-319-91031-4 ISBN 978-3-319-91032-1 (eBook) https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-91032-1 Library of Congress Control Number: 2018958985 © Springer International Publishing AG, part of Springer Nature 2019 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors, and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. This Springer imprint is published by the registered company Springer Nature Switzerland AG The registered company address is: Gewerbestrasse 11, 6330 Cham, Switzerland
Foreword
Exercise and a healthy lifestyle during pregnancy are key to preventing chronic disease risk in both mother and her developing fetus [1]. Maternal benefits of exercise include improved fitness [2], prevention of excessive pregnancy weight gain [3], weight retention and potential obesity [4], gestational diabetes [5], hypertension [6], maternal depression [7], and reduction in cesarean section rates [1]. Maternal exercise has also been linked to appropriate birth weight [8] and prevention of chronic disease development in the offspring [4]. When these benefits are considered, it is surprising that many healthcare providers do not advocate a healthy lifestyle for pregnant women. The first two chapters present information regarding education of healthcare providers and fitness professionals of the importance of health promotion during pregnancy (Chap. 1) and the importance of psychological and behavioral support necessary for women to be successful in beginning or maintainin
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