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SynthesisBMC pregnancy and childbirth2024

Influence of prenatal aquatic activities on fetal outcomes and maternal physical and mental outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Kun Zhao, Junmiao Xu, Jingting Zhao, Rongrong Chen, Yuhan Wang, Xiangming Ye, Feifei Zhou

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Kun Zhao *Center for Rehabilitation Medicine, Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine Research Institute of Zhejiang Province, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Affiliated People's Hospital, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, 310014, China.
Junmiao Xu *Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hangzhou Women's Hospital, Hangzhou, 310008, China.
Jingting ZhaoZhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310058, China.
Rongrong ChenZhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310058, China.
Yuhan WangHangzhou School of Clinical Medicine, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, 310053, China.
Xiangming Ye *Center for Rehabilitation Medicine, Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine Research Institute of Zhejiang Province, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Affiliated People's Hospital, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, 310014, China. yexiangming@hmc.edu.cn.
Feifei Zhou *Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Affiliated People's Hospital, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, 310014, China. 5510025@zju.edu.cn.

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Abstract

backgroundAquatic activities are becoming increasingly popular as a form of exercise during pregnancy. However, the effects of these activities on the physical and mental health outcomes of pregnant women during and after pregnancy as well as fetal outcomes remain unclear. This meta-analysis evaluated the current evidence regarding the effects of aquatic activities during pregnancy on neonatal and maternal outcomes.

methodsThree databases (PubMed, Cochrane Central electronic database, Embase) were searched from inception to July 17, 2024 for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing the effects of aquatic activities versus standard prenatal care or no exercise on neonatal and maternal outcomes. Pooled outcome measures were determined using random-effects models.

resultsTen RCTs including 1949 patients met the criteria for inclusion in this meta-analysis. The results showed that prenatal aquatic activities could significantly improve maternal weight control (mean difference [MD]= -0.91, 95% confidence interval [CI]= -1.64 to -0.18, P = 0.01, I

conclusionsPrenatal aquatic activities can significantly improve maternal weight control and quality of life during pregnancy, and may promote longer birth length. However, additional studies are needed to confirm these findings.

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Pregnancy OutcomePrenatal CareExerciseFemaleHumansInfant, NewbornMental HealthPregnancyQuality of LifeRandomized Controlled Trials as TopicAquatic activityFetusMaternalMeta-analysisPregnant

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