Activity patterns and time allocation during pregnancy: A longitudinal study of British women

Objective: Few studies provide data regarding the integrated everyday activities of Western pregnant women. The study aimed to quantify changes in the daily activity of women during pregnancy and to examine whether pregnancy has a differential impact on different activity domains. Design: A prospect...

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Published in:Annals of human biology 2005-05, Vol.32 (3), p.247-258
Main Authors: Clarke, P. E., Rousham, E. K., Gross, H., Halligan, A. W. F., Bosio, P.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Adolescent
Adult
Exercise
Female
Humans
Leisure Activities
Motor Activity
Physical activity
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Outcome
Prospective Studies
self-report
Sports
time allocation
United Kingdom
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Summary:Objective: Few studies provide data regarding the integrated everyday activities of Western pregnant women. The study aimed to quantify changes in the daily activity of women during pregnancy and to examine whether pregnancy has a differential impact on different activity domains. Design: A prospective, longitudinal study of maternal time allocation and activity was carried out. Methods: The time allocation patterns of 57 healthy nulliparous pregnant women were assessed at 16, 25, 34 and 38 weeks gestation by semi-structured interview. Mean total daily activity levels (DALs) were estimated according to the intensity and duration of each activity reported. Self-reported activity was sub-divided into occupational, recreational, domestic and nocturnal activity ratios. Results: From 16 to 34 weeks gestation mean self-reported DAL declined significantly from 1.54 to 1.40 METS (Metabolic Equivalent TEE Score, where TEE is total energy expenditure) (p 
ISSN:0301-4460
1464-5033
DOI:10.1080/03014460500049915