Effect of Regular Exercise on Maternal Cardiovascular System During Pregnancy

Effect of Supervised Exercise Program on Cardiovascular Function and Structure in Pregnant Women. Randomized Controlled Trial

The main aim of this study was to analysed the security of a supervised exercise program on maternal cardiovascular system and assess the positive effects of this program on maternal cardiovascular function and structure

During pregnancy, the effectiveness of cardiovascular system is necessary to the growth and development of the baby, however many changes in it occur during this period.

Physical exercise has shown to have a positive effect on cardiovascular structure and function in the general population.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Being healthy and able to exercise following American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) guidelines
• Being able to communicate in spanish
• Giving birth at Hospital Universitario de Fuenlabrada and Hospital Universitario Severo Ochoa (Madrid).

Exclusion Criteria:

• Multiparity
• Obstetrician complications
• Being interested in the study after 18 weeks
• Not being regular in physical exercise program
• Younger than 18 years old