SynthesisDepression and anxiety2011
Antenatal depression: a rationale for studying exercise.
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- Exercise During Pregnancy and Prenatal Depression: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Frontiers in physiology · 2021Pooled it
- Benefits of Physical Activity during Pregnancy and Postpartum: An Umbrella Review.Medicine and science in sports and exercise · 2019Pooled it
- Identifying subjective life expectancy risk factors in physically active and inactive middle-aged and older adults using machine learning models.BMC public health · 2025Article
- An Updated Review on the Complex Association of Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) and Depression.Current cardiology reviews · 2025Review
- GESTACOVID Project: Psychological and Perinatal Effects in Spanish Pregnant Women Subjected to Strict Confinement Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic and Their Evolution during De-Escalation.Journal of clinical medicine · 2023Article
- Antenatal diet quality and perinatal depression: the Microbiome Understanding in Maternity Study (MUMS) cohort.Journal of human nutrition and dietetics : the official journal of the British Dietetic Association · 2023Article
- Knowledge and participation in exercise and physical activity among pregnant women in Ho, Ghana.Frontiers in public health · 2022Article
- The Effects and Mechanisms of Exercise on the Treatment of Depression.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2021Review
- Is There an Association Between Diet, Physical Activity and Depressive Symptoms in the Perinatal Period? An Analysis of the UPBEAT Cohort of Obese Pregnant Women.Maternal and child health journal · 2020Article
- Evidence available for patient-identified priorities in depression research: results of 11 rapid responses.BMJ open · 2019Article
- Physical activity and depressive symptoms during pregnancy among Latina women: a prospective cohort study.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2018Article
- Antenatal depressive symptoms among pregnant women: Evidence from a Southern Brazilian population-based cohort study.Journal of affective disorders · 2017Article
- Antenatal dietary patterns and depressive symptoms during pregnancy and early post-partum.Maternal & child nutrition · 2017Article
- Effects of supervised aerobic and strength training in overweight and grade I obese pregnant women on maternal and foetal health markers: the GESTAFIT randomized controlled trial.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2016Article
- Effect of aerobic exercise during pregnancy on antenatal depression.International journal of women's health · 2016Article
- Modifiable barriers to leisure-time physical activity during pregnancy: a qualitative study investigating first time mother's views and experiences.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2015Article
- Comparing the Effects of Progressive Muscle Relaxation and Physical Activity on Pregnant Women's General Health.Iranian journal of nursing and midwifery researchArticle
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Abstract
backgroundMajor depressive disorder (MDD) in pregnancy or antenatal depression poses unique treatment challenges and has serious consequences for mothers, unborn babies, and families when untreated. This review presents current knowledge on exercise during pregnancy, antidepressant effects of exercise, and the rationale for the specific study of exercise for antenatal depression.
methodA systematic literature review was performed using English language articles published in Medline, PsycINFO, CINAHL, and the Cochrane Library from 1985 to January 2010.
resultsThere is a broad literature supporting the antidepressant effects of exercise, but a paucity of studies specifically for antenatal depression. A small number of observational studies have reported that regular physical activities improve self-esteem and reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression during pregnancy. To date, there have not been randomized controlled studies of exercise for the treatment of MDD in pregnant women.
conclusionsSystematic studies are needed to assess exercise as a treatment alternative for MDD during pregnancy. In consideration of the benefits of exercise for the mother and baby, and the burden of depression, studies are needed to determine the role of exercise for pregnant women with depression.
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