Weight Gain
Conditions
Keywords
Aquatic activities, Aerobic exercise, Resistance exercise, Pregnancy, Maternal weight gain, birthweight
Brief summary
Aquatic activities is one of the most attractive physical exercise during pregnancy, especially during the third trimester.
Detailed description
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of moderate regular aquatic exercise during pregnancy on maternal and fetus outcomes.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALAquatic activities intervention
Women were suggested to exercise regularly through aquatic activities. A professional in physical exercise and sports designed and conducted the aquatic exercise program.
Sponsors
Universidad Politecnica de Madrid
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
18 Years to 45 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Healthy pregnant women without any medical or obstetric complication to practice moderate exercise * Being able to communicate in Spanish
Exclusion criteria
* Being interesting in the study after 16 weeks of gestation * Having obstetric contraindications * Not attended regular to the exercise program
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Maternal gestational weight gain | 40-42 weeks | Maternal weight gain was collected at the end of pregnancy as well as before getting pregnant (pre-gestational weight gain) |
| Birthweight | 37-42 weeks | Birth weight was collected at delivery |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Number of participants with adverse pregnancy outcomes as assessed by medical records | 37-42 weeks | Other health baby outcomes at delivery |
| Gestational age | 37-42 weeks | Gestational age of pregnancy |
| Maternal blood pressure and gestational diabetes as assessed by medical records | 9 to 42 weeks | Blood pressure, gestational diabetes... |
Countries
Spain
Contacts
Primary ContactRubén O Barakat Carballo, PhD
Backup ContactMariano Bacchi
Outcome results
None listed