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Körperliche Aktivität in der Schwangerschaft

Präventives Potenzial

Physical activity during pregnancy

Potential for prevention

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Zusammenfassung

Hintergrund

Körperliche Aktivität vor, während und nach der Schwangerschaft hat zahlreiche positive Effekte auf Mutter und Kind. Neue amerikanische Richtlinien empfehlen daher während der Schwangerschaft 20–30 Minuten Bewegung pro Tag an möglichst vielen Tagen in der Woche.

Fragestellung und Methode

Dargestellt werden die Hintergründe sowie aktuelle Empfehlungen zu körperlicher Aktivität im Kontext Schwangerschaft. Auf der Basis neuer Erkenntnisse werden praktische Tipps zur Umsetzung gegeben.

Ergebnisse

Ausreichende Bewegung pro Tag reduziert das Risiko für schwangerschaftsbedingte Komplikationen und Erkrankungen, wie beispielsweise exzessive Gewichtszunahme oder Gestationsdiabetes.

Schlussfolgerung

Schwangere ohne relevante Kontraindikationen sollten motiviert werden, weiterhin oder neu (angemessen) körperlich aktiv zu bleiben oder aktiv zu werden.

Abstract

Background

Regular physical activity before, during and after pregnancy has beneficial effects for mother and child. New American guidelines for physical activity during pregnancy recommend women to be moderately active for at least 20–30 min per day on most or all days of the week.

Objective and methods

In the present article, the new recommendations for physical activity during pregnancy are outlined. Practical tips for implementation are provided.

Results

Regular physical activity during pregnancy reduces the risk of several pregnancy-related conditions like excessive weight gain or gestational diabetes.

Conclusion

Women with uncomplicated pregnancies should be encouraged to continue or start regular physical activity.

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  1. Kölner Zentrum für Prävention im Kindes- und Jugendalter, Herzzentrum der Uniklinik Köln, Köln, Deutschland

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  2. Abteilung Bewegungs- und Gesundheitsförderung, Institut für Bewegungs- und Neurowissenschaft, Deutsche Sporthochschule Köln, Am Sportpark Müngersdorf 6, 50933, Köln, Deutschand

    C. Graf

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Ferrari, N., Graf, C. Körperliche Aktivität in der Schwangerschaft. Gynäkologe 49, 232–235 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00129-016-3851-z

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