| The association of daily physical activity and birth outcome: a population-based cohort study. | |
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PMID: 20437195 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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The potential relationship between daily physical activity and pregnancy outcome remains unclear because of the wide variation in study designs and physical activity assessment measures. We sought to prospectively quantify the potential effects of the various domains of physical activity on selected birth outcomes in a large unselected population. The sample consisted of 11,759 singleton pregnancies from the Avon longitudinal study of parents and children, United Kingdom. Information on daily physical activity was collected by postal questionnaire for self-report measures. Main outcome measures were birth weight, gestational age at delivery, preterm birth and survival. After controlling for confounders, a sedentary lifestyle and paid work during the second trimester of pregnancy were found to be associated with a lower birth weight, while 'bending and stooping' and 'working night shifts' were associated with a higher birth weight. There was no association between physical exertion and duration of gestation or survival. Repetitive boring tasks during the first trimester was weakly associated with an increased risk of preterm birth (<37 weeks) (adjusted odds ratio [OR] = 1.25, 95% CI 1.04-1.50). 'Bending and stooping' during the third trimester was associated with a reduced risk of preterm birth (adjusted OR = 0.73, 95% CI 0.63-0.84). Demanding physical activities do not have a harmful effect on the selected birth outcomes while a sedentary lifestyle is associated with a lower birth weight. In the absence of either medical or obstetric complications, pregnant women may safely continue their normal daily physical activities should they wish to do so. |
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Authors:
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Marieke I Both; Mathilde A Overvest; Mark F Wildhagen; Jean Golding; Hajo I J Wildschut |
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't Date: 2010-05-01 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: European journal of epidemiology Volume: 25 ISSN: 1573-7284 ISO Abbreviation: Eur. J. Epidemiol. Publication Date: 2010 Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-07-05 Completed Date: 2010-10-25 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8508062 Medline TA: Eur J Epidemiol Country: Netherlands |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 421-9 Citation Subset: IM |
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Erasmus University Medical Center, SK 4130, PO Box 2040, 3000 CA, Rotterdam, The Netherlands. |
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Analysis of Variance Chi-Square Distribution Cohort Studies Female Great Britain / epidemiology Humans Infant, Newborn Male Motor Activity* Pregnancy Pregnancy Outcome / epidemiology* Questionnaires |
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//Medical Research Council; //Wellcome Trust |
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