Aerobic Training in Pregnant Women With Gestational Diabetes and Chronic Hypertension

Aerobic Training Effect in Pregnant Women With Gestational Diabetes and Chronic Hypertension: Randomized Clinical Trial

The aim of the present study is verify glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) and HOMA behavior in pregnant women with gestational diabetes or chronic hypertension after an aerobic training in cycle-ergometer. The sample is composed by 64 pregnant and sedentary women, 20 weeks' pregnant.

Two experimental groups (gestational diabetes and chronic hypertension, n = 16 each) will perform a low-intensity aerobic training in cycle-ergometer, three times/week, for 45 minutes each session. Two control groups (gestational diabetes and chronic hypertension, n = 16 each) will perform an unique session/week of relaxation and stretching.

Outcomes: first ventilatory threshold, HbA1c,HOMA, type of delivery, weight and height of the newborn.

The statistical analysis will consist of:

• descriptive statistic;
• Levene's test
• Shapiro Wilk's normality test
• Parametric or non-parametric test
• a=0.05
• SPSS 17.0

Inclusion Criteria:

• age > 20 years;
• gestational age between 20 and 27 weeks (date of the last period and confirmed by ultrasound);
• Only one foetus in the womb;
• Without orthopedic limitations;
• Non-smoker;
• Medical clearance for exercise

Exclusion Criteria:

• Pre-eclampsia;
• fetal malformations;
• Intrauterine fetal death