When the mother does sports, it would be beneficial for her, but also for the baby!This is in any case what this randomized study published in Journal of Physical Activity and Health indicates to us.
Selon cette étude, un « gain de 3 points de QI»»
Researchers and researchers from the University of Pelotas in Brazil have studied 424 pregnant women, between sixteen and twenty weeks of pregnancy.One group has done sports, three hour -long sessions a week and the other no physical activity.
The children's and cognitive language tests at 2 and 4 are better among those whose mother did sport during pregnancy - even though there was no difference at 1 year.The world tells us, by reporting the words of the Brazilian team that "the improvement was limited, but statistically significant.»»
There would be a gain of 3 points of IQ for the population of children whose mother has played sports.The neuropediatrician David Germanaud (CEA) declares:
"In terms of extent concerning language, it is modest, the equivalent of a gain of three Qi points.
We must also keep in mind that these potential benefits are on the scale of a population and not individual, but these results would be consistent with others, such as a reduction in the risk of gestational diabetes.»»
The results are nevertheless to be interpreted with measurement.The women who participated are not representative of the general population and some have abandoned along the way.
The important thing is to be chill: sport or not
Well, sport can have benefits for pregnant women and babies.But the most important thing is to live your pregnancy in a way as relaxed as possible.And if sport is not part of your desires, then it is better not to force oneself.Stress is clearly not ideal for the baby, and for his mother too.
Relaxation injunction can also be more pressure that creates stress.Oh there but how to do it?To avoid any vicious circle, know that sport is good and can be beneficial for the pregnant person and the baby.Not a marathon, we hear, rather suitable sports such as yoga or swimming ...
But if you just want to chill in your sofa ’, as can be indicated for one reason or other during pregnancy, it is quite ok too.I did not do any physical activity during my pregnancy and having started to have contractions from the 6th month, I had to be completely bedridden for a month, and my babies are anything but animals, so no pressure!These are trends, to be put into perspective ...
Read also: should you lose weight, when you are obese, to get more likely to get pregnant?No, according to this study
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