ATUALIZAÇÕES CIENTÍFICAS SOBRE A IMPORTÂNCIA DA ATIVIDADE FÍSICA DURANTE A GESTAÇÃO
ATUALIZAÇÕES CIENTÍFICAS SOBRE A IMPORTÂNCIA DA ATIVIDADE FÍSICA DURANTE A GESTAÇÃO
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.582122603071
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Palavras-chave: Gestantes; Exercício Físico; Atividade Motora; Cuidado Pré-Natal; Saúde Materno-Infantil;
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Keywords: Pregnant Women; Physical Exercise; Motor Activity; Prenatal Care Maternal and Child Health
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Abstract: Regular physical activity during pregnancy has been widely discussed in the scientific literature due to its benefits for maternal and fetal health, particularly in the prevention of pregnancy-related complications and the promotion of pregnant women's quality of life. This study aimed to analyze the benefits of physical activity during pregnancy, considering its effects on maternal and fetal health, as well as to identify factors associated with adherence to and barriers against its practice. This is a qualitative, exploratory, and descriptive study conducted through an integrative literature review. The literature search was performed in the BVS, MEDLINE, and SciELO databases using controlled descriptors according to the Health Sciences Descriptors (DeCS). Studies published between 2018 and 2025 were included. Initially, 226 studies were identified, and after applying the inclusion and exclusion criteria, 14 articles were selected for analysis. The results demonstrated that physical activity during pregnancy contributes to improved quality of life, weight management, reduced musculoskeletal pain, prevention of gestational complications, and benefits to fetal development. However, barriers remain, including low educational level, socioeconomic factors, lack of professional guidance, and concerns regarding the safety of exercise during pregnancy. It is concluded that promoting physical activity during pregnancy requires an integrated multidisciplinary approach and the strengthening of educational actions within prenatal care.
- MARCELO CARNEIRO DOS SANTOS
- Naira Thais de Araújo Reis
- Brenda Kaoanna Borges de Souza
- Samanta Garcia de Souza
- Lídia Acyole de Souza
- Pedro Henrique Alves
- Álvaro Paulo da Silva Souza
- Luzia Inêz Oliveira Souza