Ex's Testing & Prescription During Pregnancy Flashcards
During pregnancy blood volume _____
- incr 40-50%
- but Hb decr
- causes dilation of left ventricle
VO2 Max
no change
Ventilation at rest & submax ex’s
- increased RR
- increased tidal volume
Hypoglycemic Response
incr during ex’s in late pregnancy
CO
- higher during first 2 trimesters
- lower during 3rd trimester
SNS Response
possible blunted response to ex’s in late pregnancy
Fetus:
Moderate Exercise
-no effect on O2 delivery to fetus
Ex’s does not increase the incidence of ____
- spontaneous abortion
- preterm labor
- fetal distress
- birth abnormalities
Relative Contraindications to Ex’s
- Hx of preterm labor
- Anemia
- Obesity
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Very low fitness prior to pregnancy
Ex’s Time
-30-40 min
Ex’s Guidelines
- maintain body temp
- hydrate
- maintain diet
O2 use at rest and sub max exercise_____ & ______ with weight bearing
-slightly higher in supported WB activities and substantially higher in weight bearing activities
HR @ rest & submax
Increased
Ex’s Effect on Mom
a. aerobic fitness
b. m fitness
c. psychological well-being
d. return to pre-pregnancy body
e. interventions
a. aerobic fitness: incr
b. m fitness: incr
c. psychological well-being: enhanced
d. return: more rapid return to pre-pregnancy body
e. interventions: fewer obstetric interventions
Ex’s Effect on Mom
a. labor
b. weight gain
c. digestion/constipation
d. energy reserve
e. post partum belly
f. back pain
a. labor: shorter
b. weight gain: decr
c. digestion/constipation: incr dig, decr constipation
d. energy reserve: incr
e. post partum belly: decr
f. back pain: decr during pregnancy
