A review of public health guidelines for postpartum physical activity and sedentary behavior from around the world.
J Sport Health Sci
; 13(4): 472-483, 2024 Jul.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
The period following pregnancy is a critical time window when future habits with respect to physical activity (PA) and sedentary behavior (SB) are established; therefore, it warrants guidance. The purpose of this scoping review was to summarize public health-oriented country-specific postpartum PA and SB guidelines worldwide.METHODS:
To identify guidelines published since 2010, we performed a (a) systematic search of 4 databases (CINAHL, Global Health, PubMed, and SPORTDiscus), (b) structured repeatable web-based search separately for 194 countries, and (c) separate web-based search. Only the most recent guideline was included for each country.RESULTS:
We identified 22 countries with public health-oriented postpartum guidelines for PA and 11 countries with SB guidelines. The continents with guidelines included Europe (nâ¯=â¯12), Asia (nâ¯=â¯5), Oceania (nâ¯=â¯2), Africa (nâ¯=â¯1), North America (nâ¯=â¯1), and South America (nâ¯=â¯1). The most common benefits recorded for PA included weight control/management (nâ¯=â¯10), reducing the risk of postpartum depression or depressive symptoms (nâ¯=â¯9), and improving mood/well-being (nâ¯=â¯8). Postpartum guidelines specified exercises to engage in, including pelvic floor exercises (nâ¯=â¯17); muscle strengthening, weight training, or resistance exercises (nâ¯=â¯13); aerobics/general aerobic activity (nâ¯=â¯13); walking (nâ¯=â¯11); cycling (nâ¯=â¯9); and swimming (nâ¯=â¯9). Eleven guidelines remarked on the interaction between PA and breastfeeding; several guidelines stated that PA did not impact breast milk quantity (nâ¯=â¯7), breast milk quality (nâ¯=â¯6), or infant growth (nâ¯=â¯3). For SB, suggestions included limiting long-term sitting and interrupting sitting with PA.CONCLUSION:
Country-specific postpartum guidelines for PA and SB can help promote healthy behaviors using a culturally appropriate context while providing specific guidance to public health practitioners.Palavras-chave
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Assunto principal:
Exercício Físico
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Período Pós-Parto
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Comportamento Sedentário
Limite:
Female
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2024
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Article