REVIEW PAPER
Influence of physical activity on the proper course of pregnancy, delivery and postpartum period
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Department of Basics of Midwifery, Faculty of Health Sciences Medical University of Lublin
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Student Scientific Association at the Department of Basics of Midwifery, Faculty of Health Sciences Medical University of Lublin
Corresponding author
Grażyna Jolanta Iwanowicz-Palus
UNIWERSYTET MEDYCZNY W LUBLINIE Wydział Nauk o Zdrowiu Zakład Podstaw Położnictwa, STASZICA, 4-6, 20-081 LUBLIN, Polska
UNIWERSYTET MEDYCZNY W LUBLINIE Wydział Nauk o Zdrowiu Zakład Podstaw Położnictwa, STASZICA, 4-6, 20-081 LUBLIN, Polska
Med Og Nauk Zdr. 2018;24(3):162-165
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ABSTRACT
Introduction:
The systematic activity before pregnancy is one of the main factors which influence an active approach to this unique state. The habit of physical activity has a very positive effect on the pregnant woman’s body. It is a key factor affecting the mother’ s health and well-being. Many adaptive changes in anatomy and physiology occur in the female body during pregnancy. Physical activity in pregnancy affects the better adaptation of woman’s body to the new situation, also influences the course of delivery and postpartum.
Objective:
The aim of the study is presentation of the influence of physical activity on the proper course of pregnancy, delivery and postpartum period.
Brief description of the state of knowledge:
Pregnancy is a special period in every woman’s life. Waiting time for the delivery, however, requires preparation before conception and during pregnancy. Factors affecting the normal course of pregnancy, delivery and postpartum are [1–2]: •• planned pregnancy and its acceptance and joy of the birth; •• regular check-ups and taking necessary tests; •• physiotherapy and professional psychopathological preparation for delivery in accordance with the principles of psychoprophylaxis, •• giving up stimulants and other substances that might have a negative impact on the developing fetus; •• rational diet which ensures the optimal metabolic state of the body.
Summary:
Physical activity during pregnancy is a significant factor which influences the health and well-being of women. Moreover, physical activity positively affects the functioning of individual body systems and improves its mental condition
The systematic activity before pregnancy is one of the main factors which influence an active approach to this unique state. The habit of physical activity has a very positive effect on the pregnant woman’s body. It is a key factor affecting the mother’ s health and well-being. Many adaptive changes in anatomy and physiology occur in the female body during pregnancy. Physical activity in pregnancy affects the better adaptation of woman’s body to the new situation, also influences the course of delivery and postpartum.
Objective:
The aim of the study is presentation of the influence of physical activity on the proper course of pregnancy, delivery and postpartum period.
Brief description of the state of knowledge:
Pregnancy is a special period in every woman’s life. Waiting time for the delivery, however, requires preparation before conception and during pregnancy. Factors affecting the normal course of pregnancy, delivery and postpartum are [1–2]: •• planned pregnancy and its acceptance and joy of the birth; •• regular check-ups and taking necessary tests; •• physiotherapy and professional psychopathological preparation for delivery in accordance with the principles of psychoprophylaxis, •• giving up stimulants and other substances that might have a negative impact on the developing fetus; •• rational diet which ensures the optimal metabolic state of the body.
Summary:
Physical activity during pregnancy is a significant factor which influences the health and well-being of women. Moreover, physical activity positively affects the functioning of individual body systems and improves its mental condition
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