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Training During Pregnancy - Effects of Regular Exercise During Pregnancy in Prevention of Pregnancy-related Diseases and Complications During Labour. A Randomised Clinical Trial
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating standard and specific training program for Pregnancy Complications. Completed, enrolled 855 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
There is a great lack of results from randomized clinical trials with high methodological quality, assessing the effects of exercise during pregnancy. The main aims of this trial is to study the effects of exercise during pregnancy in the prevention and treatment of disease and complications which may arise during pregnancy: * Does regular exercise during pregnancy aid in preventing gestational diabetes? * Does regular exercise during pregnancy prevent low back and/or pelvic girdle pain? * Does regular exercise during pregnancy prevent urine and/or fecal incontinence? * Does regular exercise during pregnancy have an effect on labour and delivery? * Does regular exercise during pregnancy prevent maternal excessive weight gain and fetal macrosomatia?
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
standard antenatal care
a specific training program 12 weeks between pregnancy week 20 and 36. regular exercise 45-60 minutes minimum three times per week.