The benefits of physical activity in the gestational period: Knowledge and role of nurses in the Family Health Strategy
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https://doi.org/10.21727/rpu.v17i1.5112Abstract
According to the Ministry of Health, the practice of physical activity during pregnancy and in the postpartum period is safe because it brings several benefits, both for maternal and baby health, in addition to reducing some pregnancy-related complications. The practice of physical activity during pregnancy has been widely studied, mainly due to the positive effects it promotes for the health of the mother and fetus. The research used a qualitative approach, through a literature review. The databases used were Lilacs, Capes and Scielo Journals, as they are widely recognized in the health area and offer broad access to peer-reviewed scientific articles, ensuring the credibility and timeliness of the information. The descriptors used were: nursing, physical activity, pregnancy, benefits. The selection of articles was carried out with based on previously established inclusion and exclusion criteria, in order to ensure the relevance and consistency of the material analyzed. Studies published in the defined period that specifically addressed the role of nurses in maternal and child health care within the FHS were included. Papers that presented qualitative analyses or that offered theoretical reviews on the subject were also selected. Encourage Family Health Strategy Nurses to encourage the practice of physical activity during pregnancy, thus clarifying all the benefits, both maternal and fetal. The objectives of this research, centered on the Benefit of Physical Activity in the gestational period, including the role of the nurse in the Family Health Strategy (FHS), in the promotion of physical activity during pregnancy, were adequately explored, revealing that the guidance of health professionals is essential to encourage the safe and beneficial practice of physical activities in prenatal care. The achievement of these objectives could be observed through the analysis of the role of nurses in guiding pregnant women on the practice of appropriate exercises, which help prevent complications and improve quality of life.
Keywords: Physical Activity; Pregnancy; Nursing.
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