Pregnancy|Guest lecturer Flashcards
What are the three main benefits of being physically active during pregnancy?
Prevents:
- Preeclampsia
- Gestational diabetes Mellitus
- Obesity
What is preeclampsia?
Persistent hypertension that could bring on major organ dysfunction
What are the fetal risks of preeclampsia
Preterm birth
Intrauterine growth restriction
Death
What are maternal risks of preeclampsia
Abruption placentea
Renal failure
Pulmonary edema
Strokes
What are the risk factors of preeclampsia
Genetics
Constitutional factors
Oxidative stress
Immune response
Abnormal placental development
What are the specific benefits of of exercise for preeclampsia
Better predisposition to deal with oxidative stress
Reduce risk of abnormal placental development
Revers endothelial dysfunction
What is the over all benefit of PA for preeclampsia
More exercise lower the chances of developing preeclampsia
When can PA increase the risks of preeclampsia
When there is too much PA .
Is it better to start being active before getting pregnant?
Yes, because the beneficial effects of PA can last during the pregnancy
What is GDM
Glucose intolerance during the pregnancy because of the hormonal shift
What are the risk factors of GDM
- previous diagnosis
- High risk population
- Older than 35
- BMI over 30
Why is GDM worrying in some cases
It can cause delivery complications and have a “big baby”
Why is weight management important during pregnancy
- Decrease risk of GDM
- Decrease risk of emergency deliver
- Decrease risk of other chronic disease
What is the interaction of a diet with weight management during pregnancy
PA is the biggest factor in managing weight because the decrease in risk was the same when a diet was added to the equation
Will PA have any effects on preterm birth
No, there is no effect even with PA
When can PA increase the risk of miscarriages
When there is too much time spent on PA with high-impact workouts
What effects does PA have on placental health?
It makes the placenta more vascularized and so more efficient
What are other effects of pregnancy on PA
think HR
- Reduces MAX HR and so also reduces the Maximal HR reserve, meaning that perceived intensity will be different during pregnancy than before
What is the main goal when someone wants to be active during pregnancy
Monitor the health of the mother and the feotus and find the area for best benefits
What is the PA recommendations intensity wise
from 12-14 RPE
