Methodology of Exercise and Pregnancy in Women and a Proposed Plan for Standardization
Abstract
The data and professional opinions regarding exercise
during pregnancy has not always been consistent. Over
time, results from research have found that in general,
the effects of exercise are either neutral or beneficial to
both the mother and the fetus. Moderate exercise is
preventative in various diseases that are common in
pregnancy and its benefits on both the child and the
mother can be lifelong. However, studying pregnancy
and exercise can be difficult due to inconsistency in the
methodology of studies in the field. Standardization of
the methodology is critical in order to decrease
ambiguity in the field and produce results that can be
compared effectively.