45 Physical activity in pregnancy: Predictive of labor outcomes?

Physical activity in pregnancy is associated with decreased risks of adverse pregnancy outcomes such as gestational diabetes and preeclampsia. However, the relationship between physical activity during pregnancy and subsequent labor outcomes is unknown. Since labor is a physically arduous process, we tested the hypothesis that increased physical activity in pregnancy is protective against adverse labor outcomes.
Source: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Category: OBGYN Authors: Tags: Oral Concurrent Session 4 Source Type: research