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An estimated forty percent of women in Western countries currently exercise during pregnancy
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Pregnancy and Sport
Exercising during pregnancy is becoming more popular as it has been known to limit weight gain during the pregnancy, help with delivery and make returning to exercise after the birth much easier. With the increase in the number of female athletes, pregnancy in sport has become a hot topic as it raises a number of legal, ethical, medical and even insurance issues. With so much research being done in this area SIRC is pleased to share with you some of the most recent material covering everything from being active during pregnancy to training while pregnant.
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Exercise and Pregnancy (CASM)
Recommendations on exercise in pregnancy have undergone significant changes over the
last three decades, with initial guidelines in the 1980’s regarded as conservative and
lacking scientific support (1) More recent guidelines have been more flexible in exercise
prescription and are now evidence-based. The PARmed-X for Pregnancy tool is
recommended to assess the appropriate and safe parameters for medical screening and
exercise prescription.
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Pregnant Athlete
During pregnancy, many physiologic changes occur that affect athletic conditioning and exercise; however, these changes do not routinely require abstinence from exercise. In fact, exercise has a number of maternal and fetal effects, many of which are beneficial. Beginning a regular exercise regimen before conception and continuing it during pregnancy may have several positive effects on maternal physiologic adaptations to pregnancy, which may lead to feto-protective effects later in pregnancy.
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High Volume Training
Previous studies have concluded that moderate exercise has no adverse effects during uncomplicated pregnancy. For women who are well-trained prior to pregnancy, more vigorous exercise has also been shown to be safe.
Increasingly, female athletes want to maintain as high a level of fitness as possible during pregnancy.
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Pregnancy and Postpartum Exercise
There is no reason for a "pregnant pause" in your healthy pre/ postnatal clients exercise program. Your pregnant clients may not be up to training for their first triathlon, but they don't have to skip their workouts altogether. In fact, consistent exercise will help clients as they prepare for childbirth and, later, as they return to pre-pregnancy activity levels.
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SIRC members have access to SIRC librarians and we are pleased to share some of your questions.
Dear SIRC Librarian:
I am working on a bid project for hosting a national event in Canada. I was curious as to whether SIRC has access to any previous bids relating to national events in Canada or other countries. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
Take Care,
George
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Risk Management
Location: SIRC, 180 Elgin St., Suite 1400, Ottawa
Date: June 10, 2008
Time: 9:30- 12:30 am
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