Article Document Academic Article Information Content Entity Continuant Continuant Journal Article Entity Entity Generically Dependent Continuant 2025-05-07T15:09:53 RDF description of A pilot study evaluating a telephone-based exercise intervention for pregnant and postpartum women - http://repository.healthpartners.com/individual/document-rn19553 2022-02-21T22:48:57.408-06:00 Physical Activity Journal of midwifery & women's health public Health Promotion <p>INTRODUCTION: Exercise during pregnancy is associated with reduced rates of preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, anxiety, insomnia, and excessive weight gain. Continued exercise during the postpartum period is important for healthy weight loss and reduced anxiety. Unfortunately, pregnant and postpartum women are significantly less active than nonpregnant women. The purpose of this pilot study was to evaluate a telephone-based exercise intervention designed for pregnant and postpartum women. METHODS: Healthy women (N = 37) who were pregnant (16 weeks' gestation or less) or postpartum (6 months or less) participated in a 3-month, telephone-based exercise intervention based on the transtheoretical model and social cognitive theory. Exercise was assessed by using the 7-Day Physical Activity Recall Interview. RESULTS: Pregnant participants significantly increased their exercise from a mean (standard deviation [SD]) of 60.47 (63.1) minutes per week at baseline to 132.9 (82.3) minutes at 3 months, F(1,13) = 9.96, P < .01. Postpartum participants significantly increased their exercise from a mean (SD) of 68.9 (63.5) minutes per week at baseline to 123.8 (48.8) minutes at 3 months, F(1,15) = 6.56, P < .05. DISCUSSION: Participants responded positively to the intervention by significantly increasing their exercise levels. There is a need for a large, randomized controlled trial examining the efficacy of telephone-based exercise interventions for pregnant and postpartum women.<p> 10.1111/j.1542-2011.2010.00016.x 56 17630 document-rn19553 Telephone Clinical Trials 2 Weight Loss A pilot study evaluating a telephone-based exercise intervention for pregnant and postpartum women Pregnancy 11525