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HIIT vs MICT During Pregnancy and Health and Birth Outcomes in Mothers and Children
Condition(s) studied
PregnancyPostpartumChildbirthHealth StatusPhysical FitnessNoncommunicable DiseasesMetabolismDiabetes Mellitus, GestationalPregnancy Induced HypertensionBody CompositionBack PainPain ThresholdBiomechanicsPelvic Floor DisordersUrinary IncontinenceCognitive FunctionDepressionAnxiety
Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)
High intensity interval training program for pregnant womenModerate intensity continuous training program for pregnant womenStandard obstetric care with extended education on healthy lifestyleHigh intensity interval training program for nonpregnant womenModerate intensity continuous training program for nonpregnant womenStandard health care with extended education on healthy lifestyle
High intensity interval training program for pregnant women: Pregnant women will participate in 8-week HIIT cycles until the day of delivery, 3 times a week, in a volume of each session of 60 minutes. The main part (15-20 min) will be conducted in a form of high intensity intervals, approx. 85-90% of maximum exercise capacity. The intervals will consist of performing exercises for 30-60 seconds, alternating with a 30-60 second rest break, in the ratio of exercise time to rest 1:2, 1:1 or 2:1, according to the individual possibilities of the participant and taking into account the training progression and stage of pregnancy. The exercise intensity will be monitored with the use of heart rate monitors, the Borg Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE) and the Talk Test.
After birth, women will participate in 3-month HIIT cycles from the moment of achieving postpartum readiness to training until one year postpartum. Classes will be carried out stationary or online, depending on the pandemic situation and the availability of the woman.
Moderate intensity continuous training program for pregnant women: Pregnant women will participate in 8-week MICT cycles until the day of delivery, 3 times a week, in a volume of each session of 60 minutes. The main part (20-25 min) will be conducted in a form of moderate intensity continuous exercise, of 70-80% of the maximum exercise capacity, e.g. in the form of high- and low-impact aerobics choreography with music. The sessions will also include resistance, neuromotor, body posture and flexibility exercises (25 min), breathing exercises, relaxation and visualization of pregnancy or childbirth (10 min). The exercise intensity will be monitored with the use of heart rate monitors, the Borg Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE) and the Talk Test.
After birth, women will participate in 3-month MICT cycles from the moment of achieving postpartum readiness to training until one year postpartum. Classes will be carried out stationary or online, depending on the pandemic situation and the availability of the woman.
Standard obstetric care with extended education on healthy lifestyle: Pregnant women will get standard obstetric care according to the national law. They will attend educational sessions on a healthy lifestyle, physical activity in the perinatal period and selected aspects of pregnancy and motherhood. Educational classes will be conducted online in real time, at least once every two weeks, until one year postpartum.
High intensity interval training program for nonpregnant women: Nonpregnant women will participate in 8-week HIIT cycles for a period of 8 months, 3 times a week, in a volume of each session of 60 minutes. The main part (15-20 min) will be conducted in a form of high intensity intervals, approx. 85-90% of maximum exercise capacity. The intervals will consist of performing exercises for 30-60 seconds, alternating with a 30-60 second rest break, in the ratio of exercise time to rest 1:2, 1:1 or 2:1, according to the individual possibilities of the participant and taking into account the training progression. The exercise intensity will be monitored with the use of heart rate monitors, the Borg Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE) and the Talk Test.
For the next 12 months of the project, women will participate in 3-month HIIT cycles. Classes will be carried out stationary or online, depending on the pandemic situation and the availability of the woman.
Moderate intensity continuous training program for nonpregnant women: Nonpregnant women will participate in 8-week MICT cycles for a period of 8 months, 3 times a week, in a volume of each session of 60 minutes. The main part (20-25 min) will be conducted in a form of moderate continuous intensity exercise, of 70-80% of the maximum exercise capacity, e.g. in the form of high- and low-impact aerobics choreography with music. The sessions will also include resistance, neuromotor, body posture and flexibility exercises (25 min), breathing exercises and relaxation (10 min). The exercise intensity will be monitored with the use of heart rate monitors, the Borg Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE) and the Talk Test.
For the next 12 months of the project, women will participate in 3-month MICT cycles. Classes will be carried out stationary or online, depending on the pandemic situation and the availability of the woman.
Standard health care with extended education on healthy lifestyle: Nonpregnant women will get standard health care according to the national law. They will attend educational sessions on a healthy lifestyle, physical activity and selected aspects of preparation to pregnancy and motherhood. Classes will be conducted online in real time, at least once every two weeks, for a period of 20 months.
Study summary
Regular exercise during pregnancy and postpartum leads to health benefits for mother and child. Inactivity during pregnancy and after delivery is now treated as risky behavior. Physically active pregnant women significantly less often suffer from, among others, gestational diabetes, excessive weight gain, lipids disorders, hypertension, preeclampsia, depressive symptoms, functional and structural disorders, including stress urinary incontinence, back pain or diastasis recti abdominis (DRA). Prenatal physical activity reduces the risk of premature delivery and miscarriage, fetal macrosomia, complications in labor or the risk of metabolic disorders in children.
High-intensity interval training (HIIT) has become one of the most popular trends in the fitness sector. The effectiveness of HIIT on a number of health indicators has been proven in various populations but limited data are available on HIIT during pregnancy.
The first hypothesis is that the HIIT, implemented during pregnancy and after childbirth, as a stronger exercise stimulus, will have a better impact on selected biological and psychological parameters of mothers, as well as on selected health parameters of their children, compared to the MICT (moderate intensity continuous training). Therefore, it promises better preventive effects on pregnancy complications and ailments as well as non-communicable diseases occurring in these populations. In the second hypothesis, it was assumed that HIIT and MICT implemented during pregnancy and after childbirth, tailored to the specific needs of the perinatal period, will not differ in the effectiveness of maintaining normal functional parameters in women, including prevention of urinary incontinence, back pain, DRA, etc.
Pregnant women who apply for the study will be divided into three groups: those attending the HIIT, MICT or educational programs. During the study, the participants will be under standard obstetric care. As comparative groups, non-pregnant women will be also recruited.
The investigators will collect data on selected biological, functional and psychological parameters in the study women at each trimester of pregnancy, during the puerperium and one year after childbirth. The data from the medical documentation on the course of childbirth and the assessment of the new-born, as well as the results of preventive examinations in the study women's children aged one, two, four and six years will be also analyzed.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
Criteria: Inclusion Criteria:
For pregnant women:
1. course of pregnancy allowing participation in physical activities adapted to pregnant women
2. consent of the obstetric care provider to participate in the study tests and exercise classes;
3. taking part in all diagnostic and control tests to assess selected biological, functional and psychological parameters at each trimester of pregnancy, during the puerperium and one year after childbirth;
4. participant's consent to use data from the medical documentation on the course of childbirth and the assessment of the new-born, as well as the results of preventive examinations in children aged one, two, four and six, routinely performed according to the Polish pediatric care system;
5. availability to participate in classes three times a week until the day of delivery;
6. declaration of participation in postpartum classes at least once a week and self-completion of the exercise program according to written instructions prepared by the exercise specialist;
7. women can participate in the exercise programs regardless of their level of fitness or exercise capacity, as well as the level of motor skills (based on the diagnostic exercise tests, the exercise program will be tailored to the individual needs and capabilities of a woman).
For nonpregnant women:
1. nulliparous;
2. lack of diagnosed infertility and other disorders of the reproductive system;
3. taking part in all diagnostic and control tests to assess selected biological, functional and psychological parameters at indicated time points: before and after each of the 8-week exercise program during the first 8 months of the study and once every 3 months during the following twelve months of the study
4. declaration of availability to participate in exercise classes three times a week for the first 8 months of the program (attendance at least 80% is required);
5. declaration of participation in classes at least once a week and self-completion of the exercise program to the required 150 minutes of physical activity per week, according to the written guidelines prepared by the instructor, for the next 12 months of the program;
6. women can participate in the exercise program regardless of their level of fitness or exercise capacity, as well as the level of motor skills (based on the diagnostic exercise tests, the exercise program will be tailored to the individual needs and capabilities of a woman).
Exclusion Criteria for Pregnant and Nonpregnant Women:
1. contraindications to increased physical effort or to any of the diagnostic or control tests;
2. allergies to materials used during diagnostic and control tests (e.g. nickel present in steel plates of vaginal electrodes, disinfectants);
3. other conditions that, according to the researchers, will threaten the health or safety of the participants or will significantly affect the quality of the collected data.
Primary outcome measure(s)
- Changes in maternal oxygen consumption, during and after pregnancy — Before starting the intervention and after the completion of each training or educational cycle (during the first 8 months or until birth each training or education cycle lasts 8 weeks; during the next 12 months each cycle lasts 3 months).
Changes from the baseline maternal oxygen consumption (VO2; ml/min), including the maximal oxygen consumption (VO2max) values in a progressive maximal exercise test on a cycloergometer with electronically regulated load, using stationary respiratory gas analyzer. The investigators will analyze changes in this outcome in terms of intervention mode and its relationship with other selected parameters.
- Changes in maternal heart rate, during and after pregnancy — Before starting the intervention and after the completion of each training or educational cycle (during the first 8 months or until birth each training or education cycle lasts 8 weeks; during the next 12 months each cycle lasts 3 months).
Changes from the baseline heart rate (HR; beats per minute), including the maximal HR values, in a progressive maximal exercise test on a cycloergometer with electronically regulated load, using heart rate monitor. The investigators will analyze changes in this outcome in terms of intervention mode and its relationship with other selected parameters.
- Changes in systolic blood pressure, during and after pregnancy — Before starting the intervention and after the completion of each training or educational cycle (during the first 8 months or until birth each training or education cycle lasts 8 weeks; during the next 12 months each cycle lasts 3 months).
Changes from the baseline maternal systolic blood pressure (SBP; mm Hg), in a progressive maximal exercise test on a cycloergometer with electronically regulated load, using electronic blood pressure monitor. The investigators will analyze changes in this outcome in terms of intervention mode and its relationship with other selected parameters.
- Changes in diastolic blood pressure, during and after pregnancy — Before starting the intervention and after the completion of each training or educational cycle (during the first 8 months or until birth each training or education cycle lasts 8 weeks; during the next 12 months each cycle lasts 3 months).
Changes from the baseline maternal diastolic blood pressure (DBP; mm Hg), in a progressive maximal exercise test on a cycloergometer with electronically regulated load, using electronic blood pressure monitor. The investigators will analyze changes in this outcome in terms of intervention mode and its relationship with other selected parameters.
- Changes in blood glucose level, during and after pregnancy — Before starting the intervention and after the completion of each training or educational cycle (during the first 8 months or until birth each training or education cycle lasts 8 weeks; during the next 12 months each cycle lasts 3 months).
To assess the changes in glucose levels (mg/dl) the blood samples will be taken on the day of the maximal exercise capacity test before the test (at fasting condition), immediately (approx. 1 min) after completion the test and approx. 40 min. after the test. The investigators will analyze changes in this outcome in terms of intervention mode and its relationship with other selected parameters, potentially related to metabolism and changing with regular exercise in the perinatal period.
- Changes in triglycerides, during and after pregnancy — Before starting the intervention and after the completion of each training or educational cycle (during the first 8 months or until birth each training or education cycle lasts 8 weeks; during the next 12 months each cycle lasts 3 months).
Changes in triglycerides (TG; mg/dl) will be analyzed in terms of intervention mode and its relationship with other selected parameters, potentially related to metabolism and changing with regular exercise in the perinatal period.
- Changes in high-density lipoproteins, during and after pregnancy — Before starting the intervention and after the completion of each training or educational cycle (during the first 8 months or until birth each training or education cycle lasts 8 weeks; during the next 12 months each cycle lasts 3 months).
Changes in high-density lipoproteins (HDL; mg/dl) will be analyzed in terms of intervention mode and its relationship with other selected parameters, potentially related to metabolism and changing with regular exercise in the perinatal period.
- Changes in urea, during and after pregnancy — Before starting the intervention and after the completion of each training or educational cycle (during the first 8 months or until birth each training or education cycle lasts 8 weeks; during the next 12 months each cycle lasts 3 months).
To assess the changes in urea levels (ml/dl), the study participants will collect urine samples to standard urine containers on the day of the maximal exercise capacity test before the test (at fasting condition), immediately after completion the test (up to 15 min) and approx. 60 min after the test. The investigators will analyze changes in this parameter in terms of intervention mode and its relationship with other selected parameters, potentially related to renal function and changing with regular exercise in the perinatal period.
- Changes in creatinine, during and after pregnancy — Before starting the intervention and after the completion of each training or educational cycle (during the first 8 months or until birth each training or education cycle lasts 8 weeks; during the next 12 months each cycle lasts 3 months).
To assess the changes in creatinine levels (ml/dl), the study participants will collect urine samples to standard urine containers on the day of the maximal exercise capacity test before the test (at fasting condition), immediately after completion the test (up to 15 min) and approx. 60 min after the test. The investigators will analyze the changes in this parameter in terms of intervention mode and its relationship with other selected parameters, potentially related to renal function and changing with regular exercise in the perinatal period.
- Changes in maternal weight, during and after pregnancy — Before starting the intervention and after the completion of each training or educational cycle (during the first 8 months or until birth each training or education cycle lasts 8 weeks; during the next 12 months each cycle lasts 3 months).
Changes in maternal weight will be expressed in kilograms (kg). The investigators will analyze the changes in this parameter in terms of intervention mode and its relationship with other selected parameters, potentially changing with regular exercise in the perinatal period.
- Changes in maternal Body Mass Index during and after pregnancy — Before starting the intervention and after the completion of each training or educational cycle (during the first 8 months or until birth each training or education cycle lasts 8 weeks; during the next 12 months each cycle lasts 3 months).
Changes in Body Mass Index (BMI, kg/m2) will be analyzed in terms of intervention mode and its relationship with other selected parameters, potentially changing with regular exercise in the perinatal period.
- Changes in maternal neuromuscular activity of pelvic floor muscles, during and after pregnancy — Before starting the intervention and after the completion of each training or educational cycle (during the first 8 months or until birth each training or education cycle lasts 8 weeks; during the next 12 months each cycle lasts 3 months).
The neuromuscular activity of pelvic floor muscles (µV) will be evaluated with surface electromyography with a vaginal probe, in the condition of synergistic muscle relaxation. The investigators will analyze the changes in this outcome in terms of intervention mode and its relationship with other selected parameters, potentially related to pelvic floor function and changing with regular exercise in the perinatal period.
- Changes in the Incontinence Impact Questionnaire score, during and after pregnancy — Before starting the intervention and after the completion of each training or educational cycle (during the first 8 months or until birth each training or education cycle lasts 8 weeks; during the next 12 months each cycle lasts 3 months).
The urinary incontinence symptoms will be assessed using the scale of incontinence impact on the quality of life based on the Incontinence Impact Questionnaire - short form (Uebersax et al., 1995; IIQ-7 score; minimum score: 0; maximum score: 100; higher scores mean worse outcome). The investigators will analyze the changes in this outcome in terms of intervention mode and its relationship with other selected parameters, potentially related to pelvic floor function and changing with regular exercise in the perinatal period.
- Changes in the Urogenital Distress Inventory score, during and after pregnancy — Before starting the intervention and after the completion of each training or educational cycle (during the first 8 months or until birth each training or education cycle lasts 8 weeks; during the next 12 months each cycle lasts 3 months).
The pelvic floor disorders will be assessed using the scale based on the Urogenital Distress Inventory - short form questionnaire (Uebersax et al., 1995; UDI - 6 score; minimum score: 0; maximum score: 100; higher scores mean worse outcome). The investigators will analyze the changes in this outcome in terms of intervention mode and its relationship with other selected parameters, potentially related to pelvic floor function and changing with regular exercise in the perinatal period.
- Changes in the inter-rectus distance, during and after pregnancy — Before starting the intervention and after the completion of each training or educational cycle (during the first 8 months or until birth each training or education cycle lasts 8 weeks; during the next 12 months each cycle lasts 3 months).
The changes in the inter-rectus distance (IRD, mm) will be analyzed in terms of intervention mode and its relationship with other selected parameters, potentially changing with regular exercise in the perinatal period.
- Changes in the center of pressure excursions (static balance), during and after pregnancy — Before starting the intervention and after the completion of each training or educational cycle (during the first 8 months or until birth each training or education cycle lasts 8 weeks; during the next 12 months each cycle lasts 3 months).
The changes in the excursions of the center of pressure (COP; mm) will be measured in standing position using a specialized force platform. The changes in the static balance will be analyzed in terms of intervention mode and its relationship with other selected parameters, potentially changing with regular exercise in the perinatal period.
- Changes in lumbar spine mobility, during and after pregnancy — Before starting the intervention and after the completion of each training or educational cycle (during the first 8 months or until birth each training or education cycle lasts 8 weeks; during the next 12 months each cycle lasts 3 months).
The changes in the lumbar spine mobility (°) will be measured in standing position using specialized motion detectors and software. The changes lumbar spine mobility will be analyzed in terms of intervention mode and in relation to other selected parameters, potentially changing with regular exercise in the perinatal period.
- Changes in cervical spine mobility, during and after pregnancy — Before starting the intervention and after the completion of each training or educational cycle (during the first 8 months or until birth each training or education cycle lasts 8 weeks; during the next 12 months each cycle lasts 3 months).
The changes in the cervical spine mobility (°) will be measured in sitting position using specialized motion detectors and software. The changes lumbar spine mobility will be analyzed in terms of intervention mode and in relation to other selected parameters, potentially changing with regular exercise in the perinatal period.
- Changes in foot loading, during and after pregnancy — Before starting the intervention and after the completion of each training or educational cycle (during the first 8 months or until birth each training or education cycle lasts 8 weeks; during the next 12 months each cycle lasts 3 months).
The changes in foot loading (kPa) will be measured in standing position using plantar pressure measurements platform and software. This outcome will be analyzed in terms of intervention mode and in relation to other selected parameters, potentially changing with regular exercise in the perinatal period.
- Changes in spatiotemporal gait parameters: step length, during and after pregnancy — Before starting the intervention and after the completion of each training or educational cycle (during the first 8 months or until birth each training or education cycle lasts 8 weeks; during the next 12 months each cycle lasts 3 months).
The changes in the step length (m) will be measured in walking using plantar pressure measurements platform and software. This outcome will be analyzed in terms of intervention mode and in relation to other selected parameters, potentially changing with regular exercise in the perinatal period.
- Changes in spatiotemporal gait parameters: step width, during and after pregnancy — Before starting the intervention and after the completion of each training or educational cycle (during the first 8 months or until birth each training or education cycle lasts 8 weeks; during the next 12 months each cycle lasts 3 months).
The changes in the step width (m) will be measured in walking using plantar pressure measurements platform and software. This outcome will be analyzed in terms of intervention mode and in relation to other selected parameters, potentially changing with regular exercise in the perinatal period.
- Changes in the hand grip strength, during and after pregnancy — Before starting the intervention and after the completion of each training or educational cycle (during the first 8 months or until birth each training or education cycle lasts 8 weeks; during the next 12 months each cycle lasts 3 months).
The hand muscle strength (kg) will be assessed using the electronic hand grip dynamometer. The participant will perform the test separately for the right and left hands.
- Changes in the pressure pain tolerance in the hand area, during and after pregnancy — Before starting the intervention and after the completion of each training or educational cycle (during the first 8 months or until birth each training or education cycle lasts 8 weeks; during the next 12 months each cycle lasts 3 months).
The pressure pain tolerance (PTOL) will be assessed using a computerized pressure algometer in the hand area. The PTOL will be expressed in the value of applied pressure (kPa). The pain test will be performed before and immediately (up to 15 minutes) after the maximal exercise test on a cycloergometer.
The investigators will analyze changes in this outcome in terms of intervention mode and its relationship with other selected parameters, potentially changing with regular exercise in the perinatal period.
- Changes in the pressure pain tolerance in the forearm area, during and after pregnancy — Before starting the intervention and after the completion of each training or educational cycle (during the first 8 months or until birth each training or education cycle lasts 8 weeks; during the next 12 months each cycle lasts 3 months).
The pressure pain tolerance (PTOL) will be assessed using a computerized pressure algometer in the forearm area. The PTOL will be expressed in the value of applied pressure (kPa). The pain test will be performed before and immediately (up to 15 minutes) after the maximal exercise test on a cycloergometer. The investigators will analyze changes in this outcome in terms of intervention mode and its relationship with other selected parameters, potentially changing with regular exercise in the perinatal period.
- Changes in number of errors in the Stroop Interference test (version S8: congruent/incongruent), during and after pregnancy — Before starting the intervention and after the completion of each training or educational cycle (during the first 8 months or until birth each training or education cycle lasts 8 weeks; during the next 12 months each cycle lasts 3 months).
The investigators will analyze changes in this outcome in terms of intervention mode and its relationship with other selected parameters, potentially changing with regular exercise in the perinatal period.
- Changes in reaction time based on the Stroop Interference test (version S8: congruent/incongruent), during and after pregnancy — Before starting the intervention and after the completion of each training or educational cycle (during the first 8 months or until birth each training or education cycle lasts 8 weeks; during the next 12 months each cycle lasts 3 months).
The time spent to complete each task, as well as the total time (s) to complete the Stroop Interference test will be assessed. The investigators will analyze changes in this outcome in terms of intervention mode and its relationship with other selected parameters, potentially changing with regular exercise in the perinatal period.
- Changes in the Beck Depression Inventory - II score, during and after pregnancy — Before starting the intervention and after the completion of each training or educational cycle (during the first 8 months or until birth each training or education cycle lasts 8 weeks; during the next 12 months each cycle lasts 3 months).
The occurrence and severity of depression symptoms using the scale of the Beck Depression Inventory - II (Beck et al., BDI -II score; minimum score: 0; maximum score: 63; higher scores mean worse outcome).The investigators will analyze changes in this outcome in terms of intervention mode and its relationship with other selected parameters, potentially changing with regular exercise in the perinatal period.
- Changes in the Fear of Childbirth questionnaire scores, during and after pregnancy — Before starting the intervention and after the completion of each training or educational cycle (during the first 8 months or until birth each training or education cycle lasts 8 weeks; during the next 12 months each cycle lasts 3 months).
The fear of childbirth will be assessed using a scale based on the Fear of Childbirth scale questionnaire (Areskog et al., 1992; minimum score: 0; maximum score: 63; higher scores mean worse outcome). The investigators will analyze changes in this outcome in terms of intervention mode and its relationship with other selected parameters, potentially changing with regular exercise in the perinatal period.
- Changes in cortisol level in hair, during and after pregnancy — Before starting the intervention and after the completion of each training or educational cycle (during the first 8 months or until birth each training or education cycle lasts 8 weeks; during the next 12 months each cycle lasts 3 months).
The cortisol level (pg/mg) will be determined from a hair sample as a marker of permanent stress. The investigators will analyze changes in this outcome in terms of intervention mode and its relationship with other selected parameters, potentially changing with regular exercise in the perinatal period.
- Complications of pregnancy: gestational diabetes mellitus — The data will be collected from the pregnant women groups before starting the intervention and after the completion of each training or educational cycle (each training or education cycle lasts 8 weeks) until childbirth.
The incidence of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM; % of the study group) will be analyzed in terms of intervention mode and its relationship with other selected parameters, potentially changing with regular exercise in the perinatal period.
- Complications of pregnancy: gestational hypertension — The data will be collected from the pregnant women groups before starting the intervention and after the completion of each training or educational cycle (each training or education cycle lasts 8 weeks) until childbirth.
The incidence of gestational hypertension (GH; % of the study group) will be analyzed in terms of intervention mode and its relationship with other selected parameters, potentially changing with regular exercise in the perinatal period.
- Complications of pregnancy: preeclampsia — The data will be collected from the pregnant women groups before starting the intervention and after the completion of each training or educational cycle (each training or education cycle lasts 8 weeks) until childbirth.
The incidence of preeclampsia (PE; % of the study group) will be analyzed in terms of intervention mode and its relationship with other selected parameters, potentially changing with regular exercise in the perinatal period.
- Complications of fetal development: fetal growth restriction — The data will be collected from the pregnant women groups before starting the intervention and after the completion of each training or educational cycle (each training or education cycle lasts 8 weeks) until childbirth.
The incidence of fetal growth restriction (FGR; % of the study group) will be analyzed in terms of intervention mode and its relationship with other selected parameters, potentially changing with regular exercise in the perinatal period.
- Complications of fetal development: fetal macrosomia — The data will be collected from the pregnant women groups before starting the intervention and after the completion of each training or educational cycle (each training or education cycle lasts 8 weeks) until childbirth.
The incidence of fetal macrosomia (FM; % of the study group) will be analyzed in terms of intervention mode and its relationship with other selected parameters, potentially changing with regular exercise in the perinatal period.
- Childbirth parameters: type of delivery — The data will be collected from the pregnant women groups in the first two months after their childbirth.
The type of delivery (vaginal delivery, cesarean section, instrumental delivery; % of the study group) will be analyzed in terms of intervention mode and its relationship with other selected parameters, potentially changing with regular exercise in the perinatal period.
- Childbirth parameters: new-born's birth weight — The data will be collected from the pregnant women groups in the first two months after their childbirth.
The new-born's birth weight (g) will be analyzed in terms of intervention mode and its relationship with other selected parameters, potentially changing with regular exercise in the perinatal period.
- Childbirth parameters: new-born's length — The data will be collected from the pregnant women groups in the first two months after their childbirth.
The new-born's length (cm) will be analyzed in terms of intervention mode and its relationship with other selected parameters, potentially changing with regular exercise in the perinatal period.
- Childbirth parameters: APGAR score — The data will be collected from the pregnant women groups in the first two months after their childbirth.
The APGAR score (the newborn's appearance, pulse, grimace, activity, and respiration score; minimum score: 0; maximum score: 10; higher scores mean better outcome) will be analyzed in terms of intervention mode and its relationship with other selected parameters, potentially changing with regular exercise in the perinatal period.
- Childhood outcomes: changes in body weight — The data will be collected from the offsprings at one, two, four and six years of age.
The changes in children's body weight (kg) will be analyzed in terms of pre- and postnatal physical activity patterns of their mothers and in relation to other selected parameters.
- Childhood outcomes: changes in body height — The data will be collected from the offsprings at one, two, four and six years of age.
The changes in children's body height (cm) will be analyzed in terms of pre- and postnatal physical activity patterns of their mothers and in relation to other selected parameters.
- Childhood outcomes: changes in Body Mass Index — The data will be collected from the offsprings at one, two, four and six years of age.
The changes in children's Body Mass Index (BMI; kg/m2) will be analyzed in terms of pre- and postnatal physical activity patterns of their mothers and in relation to other selected parameters.
- Childhood outcomes: changes in systolic blood pressure — The data will be collected from the offsprings at one, two, four and six years of age.
The changes in systolic blood pressure (SBP; mm Hg) in children will be analyzed in terms of pre- and postnatal physical activity patterns of their mothers and in relation to other selected parameters.
- Childhood outcomes: changes in diastolic blood pressure — The data will be collected from the offsprings at one, two, four and six years of age.
The changes in diastolic blood pressure (DBP; mm Hg) in children will be analyzed in terms of pre- and postnatal physical activity patterns of their mothers and in relation to other selected parameters.
Trial sites (1)
| Facility | City | Region | Status |
| Laboratory of Physical Effort and Genetics in Sport at Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport |
Gdansk |
Pomeranian Voivodeship |
Recruiting |
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