Summary:
In pregnant women,
prenatal exercise across three different modalities
significantly reduced venous resting blood lactate concentration
compared to pregnant women who did not perform structured exercise,
though it was associated with no reported adverse maternal or neonatal side effects.
| PICO | Description |
|---|---|
| Population | Pregnant women participating in three blinded, prospective, randomized controlled trials to assess the effects of exercise on resting blood lactate concentration. |
| Intervention | Participation in three different modalities of prenatal exercise programs designed to improve maternal metabolic health. |
| Comparison | Pregnant women who did not participate in structured exercise programs during pregnancy. |
| Outcome | Prenatal exercise significantly reduced resting venous blood lactate concentration, suggesting improved maternal metabolic health, with no adverse effects on the mother or neonate reported. |
Source: Alex Claiborne, et al. “The influence of prenatal exercise modes on resting maternal blood lactate.” Read article here.
