Sports During Pregnancy Protects Women From Postpartum Depression

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A recent Spanish study showed that physical exercise during pregnancy and postpartum is a safe way to reduce the symptoms of postpartum depression.

A study conducted by researchers at a hospital Virgen de la Luz In Spain, and published the results, in a patrol (Birth).

In order to detect the relationship between sports and the reduction of postpartum depression, the research team analyzed the results of 12 A study in this regard.

Results showed that the practice of physical activity during pregnancy significantly helped to improve the psychological situation of women, which was reflected on them after birth.

"Sports is a safe way to prevent women from postpartum depression," she said.


Previous studies have revealed that about 13% of women suffer postnatal depression during the first 14 weeks after birth.

The study warned that prenatal and postpartum depression has negative psychological effects on children, which impede children's psychological development and behavioral problems.

Mother's research has advised breastfeeding because it protects women from postpartum depression.


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