Physical activity type | 152 (73.1) |
Walking | 108 (51.9) |
Swimming | 65 (31.3) |
Yoga | 36 (17.3) |
Low-impact activities | 11 (5.3) |
Jogging | 10 (4.8) |
Strength training | 6 (2.9) |
Work activities | 5 (2.4) |
Elliptical | 4 (1.9) |
Biking | 3 (1.4) |
Not sure if physical activity type was discussed | 15 (7.2) |
Missing | 3 (1.4) |
Physical activity intensity | 130 (62.5) |
Light | 46 (22.1) |
Light to moderate | 24 (11.5) |
Moderate | 27 (13.0) |
Heart rate references | 8 (3.8) |
Reduce intensity from pre-pregnancy | 4 (1.9) |
Not sure if physical activity intensity was discussed | 19 (9.1) |
Missing | 2 (1.0) |
Physical activity frequency and/or duration | 95 (45.7) |
2–3 days per week | 3 (1.4) |
3 days per week | 6 (2.9) |
3–5 days per week | 8 (3.8) |
Daily | 18 (8.7) |
0 min | 6 (2.9) |
Less than 20 min | 3 (1.4) |
20–30 min | 23 (11.1) |
Not sure if physical activity frequency/duration was discussed | 25 (12.0) |
Missing | 3 (1.4) |
Physical activity advice changed during pregnancy | 99 (47.6) |
Other emergent themes across categories |
Continue pre-pregnancy activities | 48 (23.1) |
Listen to body and don’t overdo it | 40 (19.2) |
Exercise to comfort level | 36 (17.3) |
Restrict physical activity levels | 87 (41.8) |
Bedrest prescribed | 27 (13.0) |