Association of Physical Activity with the Prevention and Treatment of Depression During the Postpartum Period: A Narrative Review.
Cureus
; 15(8): e44453, 2023 Aug.
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| ID: mdl-37791151
ABSTRACT
The benefits of physical activity during pregnancy or postpartum are auspicious, especially in preventing and treating postpartum depression. This review aimed to examine the relationship between exercise and postpartum depression in terms of prevention and treatment. The goals were to determine if exercise alone is sufficient for this purpose and to attract attention to the kind, intensity, and duration needed to achieve this purpose. A literature review was conducted in PubMed, PubMed Central, MEDLINE, and Cochrane libraries. The search terms were "physical activity," "postpartum depression," "postnatal depression," and "exercise." Physical activity can be a preventative measure and a treatment aid for pregnant or postpartum women with depressive disorders. However, the exercise protocol should include a support/wellness program to achieve better and more remarkable results.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Type of study:
Guideline
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Risk_factors_studies
Language:
En
Journal:
Cureus
Year:
2023
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
United States