Type of delivery is not affected by light resistance and toning exercise training during pregnancy: A randomized controlled trial

摘要

A large number of studies have shown no association during pregnancy between physical activity and gestational age, risk of preterm delivery, or intrauterine growth. The results of the few studies that have investigated the possible association between physical activity during pregnancy and the type of delivery suggest a reduced risk of cesarean delivery in pregnant women who exercise regularly. However, no randomized, controlled exercise training trials in large population samples have investigated this possible relationship.