Open AccessPhysical activity and childbirth classes during a pregnancy and the level of perceived stress and depressive symptoms in women after childbirth
Author(s) -
Joanna Kowalska,
Daria Olszowa,
Dominika Markowska,
Marzena Teplik,
Joanna Rymaszewska
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
psychiatria polska
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.414
H-Index - 22
eISSN - 2391-5854
pISSN - 0033-2674
DOI - 10.12740/pp/24984
Subject(s) - childbirth , gynecology , medicine , pregnancy , biology , genetics
The aim of this study was to answer the question of whether physical activity during pregnancy and participation in childbirth classes prepare women for childbirth; further, does it influence the levels of perceived stress and the occurrence of depressed mood.
Accelerating Research
Robert Robinson Avenue,
Oxford Science Park, Oxford
OX4 4GP, United Kingdom
Address
John Eccles HouseRobert Robinson Avenue,
Oxford Science Park, Oxford
OX4 4GP, United Kingdom