Atividade física especializada para gestantes: uma nova proposta

Abstract

This paper aims to propose a new vision for physical activity programs for pregnant women contemplating adaptive needs of pregnancy and childbirth - pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum. This new program aims to create a favorable environment for the proper development of the fetus, acting directly on the welfare of women. Historically, many of the most prominent exercise programs for pregnant women drove their activities to birth outcomes, neglecting often important aspects of physical training directed to pregnant women. Thus, we propose a new strategy where women's health is the priority objective, which influences the proper fetal development, regardless of the results in childbirth. We believe that to maintain the best possible level of conditioning with maximum security, is the biggest gain from regular exercise during pregnancy. This is great benefit to public health in terms of improved maternal and fetal condition. The literature was reviewed by different authors in the fields of exercise physiology, obstetrics and psychology, supporting the theory applied in the structuring of the proposed exercise program.