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05/08/2013
Pregnant women who suffer from fatigue or irritability are being encouraged to exercise more, according to new research.
A Psychology and Health report found that exercise could improve the mood of expectant mothers as well as reduce tiredness.
The study, carried out by Anca Gaston and Harry Prapavessis at the University of Western Ontario, sent previously inactive pregnant women on a four-week exercise intervention programme. During the course, the researchers found the women reported significant improvements in their mood, as well as reduced levels of fatigue.
According to Science Daily, rates of depression, anxiety and fatigue are higher during pregnancy than after, and the author's of the study suggested that children whose mothers are depressed or anxious during pregnancy have higher cortisol levels at both birth and adolescence, as well as impaired cognition skills and a greater risk of developmental and mental disorders.
They add that fatigue during pregnancy has also been associated with an increased risk of caesarean delivery and disturbed sleep, therefore suggesting that effective interventions, such as the one in this study, could have various health benefits.
The authors of the Western Ontario study concluded by saying that, due to misconceptions regarding the safety of exercise during pregnancy "continued efforts to educate women, their families and prenatal health professionals about current guidelines and the benefits and barriers associated with exercise during pregnancy are needed."
(JP/CD)
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Pregnant Women 'Should Exercise Regularly'
Pregnant women who suffer from fatigue or irritability are being encouraged to exercise more, according to new research.
A Psychology and Health report found that exercise could improve the mood of expectant mothers as well as reduce tiredness.
The study, carried out by Anca Gaston and Harry Prapavessis at the University of Western Ontario, sent previously inactive pregnant women on a four-week exercise intervention programme. During the course, the researchers found the women reported significant improvements in their mood, as well as reduced levels of fatigue.
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According to Science Daily, rates of depression, anxiety and fatigue are higher during pregnancy than after, and the author's of the study suggested that children whose mothers are depressed or anxious during pregnancy have higher cortisol levels at both birth and adolescence, as well as impaired cognition skills and a greater risk of developmental and mental disorders.
They add that fatigue during pregnancy has also been associated with an increased risk of caesarean delivery and disturbed sleep, therefore suggesting that effective interventions, such as the one in this study, could have various health benefits.
The authors of the Western Ontario study concluded by saying that, due to misconceptions regarding the safety of exercise during pregnancy "continued efforts to educate women, their families and prenatal health professionals about current guidelines and the benefits and barriers associated with exercise during pregnancy are needed."
(JP/CD)
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