Effects of exercise‐based interventions on postpartum depression: A meta‐analysis of randomized controlled trials

Poyatos-León, Raquel; García-Hermoso, António; Sanabria-Martínez, Gema; Álvarez‐Bueno, Celia; Cavero‐Redondo, Iván; Martínez‐Vizcaíno, Vicente

doi:10.1111/birt.12294

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“…Besides, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (2002) recommends that all adults (including pregnant and postpartum women without complications) should participate in at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity on most days of the week. Additionally, it has been suggested that exercise is as successful as antidepressants in the treatment of major clinical depression (Blumenthal et al, 2007;Poyatos-León et al, 2017).…”

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Physical Activity In Puerperium Period

Juříková¹

2019

The European Proceedings of Social and Behavioural Sciences

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Background: Puerperium is the period of 6 weeks after parturition. It typically brings anatomical and psychical changes. Physical exercises especially developed for puerperas are supposed to help women deal with such changes. Purpose: The aim of this study is to find out whether puerperas have been educated on the importance of physical exercises during pregnancy and whether they actively perform the exercise and in what way. Methods: Data from puerperas were collected by a questionnaire method. The questionnaires were anonymous and were distributed via gynaecological clinics in Brno city (Czech Republic) and via websites intended for women. Results: The work presents a survey of 217 puerperas. 39.2% of women have stated that they perform the exercises intended for puerperal period, and the main source of information was reported as the Internet (43.5% of respondents). Most women do exercise 2-3 times per week (an answer given by 63.5% of respondents), and the time duration of their exercising unit is typically up to 30 minutes (51.8% of respondents). The majority of women (71.8%) do exercise at home, and 60.8% of respondents do not do exercise in puerperial period at all. Conclusions: Physical activity in puerperium brings many benefits for a woman, concerning the recovery process and faster return of the body to the condition prior to pregnancy, as well as enhances physical and mental well-being. As emerged from this work, not all women are properly informed on the aforementioned benefits, therefore a proper education would be highly advisable.

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Physical Activity In Puerperium Period

Juříková¹

2019

The European Proceedings of Social and Behavioural Sciences

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“…13,14 The presence of polyunsaturated fatty acids, prostaglandin J 2, and adipokines in breast milk may explain these compensatory mechanisms, although more robust conclusions are needed. 49 Another pathway that might explain the relationship between breastfeeding and CRF in children and adolescents is maternal CRF, not only because of genetics pathways, 51,52 but also because good CRF levels in mothers have been associated with lower postpartum depression scores, 53 and postpartum depression is a risk factor for early breastfeeding cessation. 54 However, further research on the pathophysiological mechanisms driving the relationship between breastfeeding and CRF is necessary.…”

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Relationship between exclusive breastfeeding and cardiorespiratory fitness in children and adolescents: A meta‐analysis

Berlanga-Macías

Álvarez‐Bueno

Martínez‐Hortelano

et al. 2020

Scandinavian Med Sci Sports

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Background Exclusive breastfeeding has been examined as a determinant factor of cardiorespiratory fitness in children and adolescents; however, previous research has reported certain gaps and controversial conclusions related to the real effect of breastfeeding on cardiorespiratory fitness. The aim of this systematic review and meta‐analysis was to assess the relationship between breastfeeding, in terms of duration and exclusivity, and cardiorespiratory fitness in schoolchildren and adolescents aged four to 18 years. Methods MEDLINE, EMBASE, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library were searched systematically from their inception to December 2019. Observational studies addressing the association between breastfeeding and cardiorespiratory fitness in children and adolescents were included. The random‐effects method was used to estimate the pooled effect sizes and their respective 95% confidence intervals for all exclusive breastfeeding categories and cardiorespiratory fitness. Positive values indicated a direct relationship between exclusive breastfeeding and cardiorespiratory fitness. Results Eight published articles were included (a total of 16 862 children and adolescents, aged from seven to 15 years). The pooled effect sizes for exclusive breastfeeding categories on cardiorespiratory fitness were as follows: 0.01 (−0.07 to 0.09) for less than 3 months; 0.09 (0.00 to 0.19) for 3‐6 months; 0.07 (−0.01 to 0.16) for less than 6 months; and 0.14 (0.02 to 0.27) for more than 6 months. Conclusions The best current evidence indicates that longer exclusive breastfeeding is positively associated with higher cardiorespiratory fitness during childhood and adolescence.

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“…In this regard, gestational depression negatively influences early psychological development, and mothers’ anxiety and psychological wellbeing are related to mothers’ physical activity patterns and children's behaviour . As physical activity during pregnancy has been demonstrated as a safe strategy against postpartum depression, its influence in children's neurodevelopment and behaviour does not seem unreasonable. Conversely, sedentary behaviour may increase the risk of depression and anxiety disorders during pregnancy, and mothers’ depression has been associated with poorer child behaviour and psychological development …”

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“…Research has shown that physical activity during pregnancy could have a positive effect on neonatal and maternal outcomes, such as gestational age, Apgar score, gestational diabetes, maternal weight gain and type of delivery . Furthermore, physical activity has been related to a lower incidence and better management of postpartum depression and mood, as well as with better scores in offspring's cognition variables, academic achievement and classroom behaviours …”

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Pregnancy leisure physical activity and children's neurodevelopment: a narrative review

Álvarez‐Bueno

Cavero‐Redondo

Sánchez‐López

et al. 2018

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Effects of exercise‐based interventions on postpartum depression: A meta‐analysis of randomized controlled trials

Abstract: Physical exercise during pregnancy and the postpartum period is a safe strategy to achieve better psychological well-being and to reduce postpartum depressive symptoms.

Cited by 137 publications

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Physical Activity In Puerperium Period

Physical Activity In Puerperium Period

Relationship between exclusive breastfeeding and cardiorespiratory fitness in children and adolescents: A meta‐analysis

Pregnancy leisure physical activity and children's neurodevelopment: a narrative review

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