Maternal activity restriction and the prevention of preterm birth

Sciscione, Anthony C.

doi:10.1016/j.ajog.2009.07.005

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Maternal activity restriction and the prevention of preterm birth

Sciscione, Anthony C.·2010·American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology

DOI 10.1016/j.ajog.2009.07.005

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Activity restriction is 1 of the most common interventions used in obstetrics. Although it is used for many reasons, 1 of the most common is to prevent preterm birth in those at risk. This review of the literature describes the potential advantages, disadvantages, and efficacy of activity restriction for the prevention of preterm birth.

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Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, PPROM, multiple gestations, vaginal bleeding, short cervical length, placenta previa, and fetal growth restriction are common reasons for antepartum hospital admission and frequently lead to a recommendation for activity restriction.
“Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, preterm premature rupture of membranes, multiple gestations, vaginal bleeding, short cervical length, placenta previa, and fetal growth restriction are also common reasons for antepartum hospital admission and frequently lead to a recommendation for activity restriction.”
From Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine Consult Series #50: The role of activity restriction in obstetric management (2020) · cites this paper as [7]
Activity restriction confers significant physical and psychosocial risks.
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Continued clinical use of bed rest appears to be an international phenomenon.
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Prolonged bed rest has a potential increased risk of thromboembolic events.
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There is no evidence to support the use of activity restriction during pregnancy at home or in hospital.
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Authors: Sciscione, A. C.
Affiliations: Christiana Hospital (US)
Corresponding author: Sciscione, Anthony C.
Venue: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Published: 2010-03
Volume: 202
Issue: 3
Pages: 232.e1-232.e5
ISSN: 0002-9378 (ISSN-L)
DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2009.07.005
OpenAlex: W2009806579
Cited by: 79
References: 63
Citations by year: 2026: 2 · 2025: 1 · 2024: 2 · 2023: 4 · 2022: 3 · 2021: 6 · 2020: 6 · 2019: 4 · 2018: 3 · 2017: 8 · 2016: 10 · 2015: 6 · 2014: 5 · 2013: 8 · 2012: 5
FWCI: 0.45
Type: journal article
Language: en
Open access: closed
Licence: www.elsevier.com/tdm/userlicense/1.0/ (tdm)
www.elsevier.com/legal/tdmrep-license (tdm)
Locations: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology (publishedVersion)
PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics: Health Sciences › Medicine › Epidemiology › Preterm Birth and Chorioamnionitis
Health Sciences › Medicine › Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health › Infant Development and Preterm Care
Health Sciences › Medicine › Obstetrics and Gynecology › Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
Keywords: preterm birth prevention, preterm labor, high-risk pregnancy, bed rest, obstetric surgery, intervention efficacy
MeSH terms: Bed Rest, Female, Humans, Obstetric Labor, Premature, Motor Activity, Muscular Atrophy, Pregnancy, Stress, Psychological, Twins, Women, Working, Bone Density, Premature Birth, Venous Thromboembolism

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