Objective To evaluate the acute effects of maternal and fetal hemodynamic responses in pregnant women submitted to fetal Doppler and an aerobic physical exercise test according to the degree of effort during the activity and the impact on the well-being.Methods Transversal study with low risk pregnant women, obtained by convenience sample with gestational age between 26 to 34 weeks. The participants carry out a progressive exercise test.Results After the exercise session, reduced resistance (p=0.02) and pulsatility indices (p=0.01) were identified in the umbilical artery; however, other Doppler parameters analyzed, in addition to cardiotocography and fetal biophysical profile did not achieve significant change. Maternal parameters obtained linear growth with activity, but it was not possible to establish a standard with the Borg scale, and oxygen saturation remained stable.Conclusion A short submaximal exercise had little effect on placental blood flow after exercise in pregnancies without complications, corroborating that healthy fetus maintains homeostasis even in situations that alter maternal hemodynamics.
Physical exercise does not lead to changes in systemic blood flow or fetal-placental flow in healthy pregnant women, confirming that exercises of mild to moderate intensity can be prescribed.
Introdução: Há poucas evidências entre a relação de parâmetros hemodinâmicos maternos e a escala de Borg, durante a prática de exercício físico. Objetivo: Avaliar a relação entre a escala de Borg e os padrões de frequência cardíaca materna e pressão arterial média em gestantes submetidas a exercício físico aeróbico. Métodos: Realizou-se um estudo transversal com gestantes hígidas, selecionadas por amostra de conveniência, submetidas a teste aeróbico progressivo em esteira; sendo avaliados a FC materna, a PAM e o nível de percepção de esforço durante o exercício físico proposto, até a fadiga voluntária. Resultados: A pressão arterial média teve aumento progressivo significativo até o nível de esforço cansativo (p=0,04); já a frequência cardíaca apresentou aumento gradativo, não significativo (p>0,05), em todos os níveis da referida escala. Conclusões: A escala de Borg em atividades com gestantes deve ser aplicada tendo, como limite superior, o nível relativamente fácil durante o programa de exercício.
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