Leisure Time Physical Activity is Associated with a Reduced Risk of Preterm Delivery

  • Hobbins, John C. MD
OB/GYN Clinical Alert 25(2):p 15, June 2008.

Synopsis:

Women in early pregnancy who practice more than 1 type of sports have a significantly reduced adjusted risk of preterm delivery compared with women with no sports activity.

Source:

Hegaard HK, et al. Leisure time physical activity is associated with a reduced risk of preterm delivery. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2008;198:180e1-180e5.HegaardHKet alLeisure time physical activity is associated with a reduced risk of preterm delivery.Am J Obstet Gynecol2008198180e1180e5

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