The influence of exercise during pregnancy on racial/ethnic health disparities and birth outcomes

Non-Hispanic black (NHB) pregnant women disproportionately experience adverse birth outcomes compared to Non-Hispanic white (NHW) pregnant women. The positive effects of prenatal exercise on maternal and neonatal health may mitigate these disparities. This study evaluated the influence of prenatal e...

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Published in:BMC pregnancy and childbirth 2021-03, Vol.21 (1), p.258-258, Article 258
Main Authors: Raper, Madigan J, McDonald, Samantha, Johnston, Carol, Isler, Christy, Newton, Edward, Kuehn, Devon, Collier, David, Broskey, Nicholas T, Muldrow, Adrienne, May, Linda E
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aerobics
Body mass index
Cesarean section
Cultural differences
Electronic health records
Exercise
Fitness equipment
Gestational age
Gestational diabetes
Health disparities
Heart rate
Hispanic Americans
Maternal
Metabolism
Physical fitness
Pregnancy
Premature birth
Questionnaires
Race
Vagina
Womens health
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Summary:Non-Hispanic black (NHB) pregnant women disproportionately experience adverse birth outcomes compared to Non-Hispanic white (NHW) pregnant women. The positive effects of prenatal exercise on maternal and neonatal health may mitigate these disparities. This study evaluated the influence of prenatal exercise on racial/ethnic disparities in gestational age (GA), birthweight (BW), and risks of preterm birth (PTB), cesarean section (CS), and low-birthweight (LBW) neonates. This study performed a secondary data analysis using data from a 24-week, two-arm exercise intervention trial (ENHANCED by Mom). Women with singleton pregnancies (
ISSN:1471-2393
1471-2393
DOI:10.1186/s12884-021-03717-5