[Sports and pregnancy].
Pregnant women consult often their obstetricians for counselling about their way of living. Particularly answering questions concerning physical activity and sports during pregnancy require a profound knowledge on the physiological adaptations of pregnancy and, on the other hand, on performance and sports physiology. On the basis of the current state of research, physical exercise and sport are to be recommended during pregnancy so long as women are aware of potential dangers and contraindications. Maternal benefits and fetal benefits have today been demonstrated.
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Service de Gynécologie-Obstétrique, Hôpital de la Citadelle, 4000 Liège, Université de Liège.
Thoumsin
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Foidart
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D000328:Adult; D015444:Exercise; D005260:Female; D017408:Guidelines as Topic; D006304:Health Status; D006801:Humans; D010809:Physical Fitness; D011247:Pregnancy / Q000502:physiology*; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000517:prevention & control; D013177:Sports