Efeitos do exercício físico em mulheres gestantes: uma revisão narrativa e exploratória

Abstract

The gestational period corresponds to a natural physiological process, which promotes morphological, psychological, social and cultural changes, involving alterations in the organic systems of the female body. Objective: To study the effects of physical exercise on women during pregnancy. Method: Indirect research, classified as narrative and exploratory bibliographic. The scientific productions to compose the study were collected in the CAPES Periodicals Portal database, in addition to including positions and guidelines from specific entities related to the topic. Results: Considering the established inclusion criteria, eight scientific productions were selected, resulting in a total sample of 8,326 pregnant women. The studies included are classified as cross-sectional, longitudinal or temporal and demonstrate the beneficial effects of physical exercise for pregnant women. Conclusions: Based on the cluster of evidence from the studies selected, analyzed and related to the benefits of practicing physical exercise during pregnancy, it is observed that the indications for physical exercise, its practice and positions have become less restrictive, pointing to a strategy for disease prevention and health promotion among pregnant women.