[Physical activity by pregnant women and its influence on maternal and foetal parameters; a systematic review]. / Actividad física en embarazadas y su influencia en parámetros materno-fetales; revisión sistemática.

INTRODUCTION: Regular physical activity is known to be very beneficial to health. While it is important at all stages of life, during pregnancy doubts may arise about the suitability of physical exercise, as well as the type of activity, its frequency, intensity and duration. AIMS: To analyse major studies on the influence of physical activity on maternal and foetal parameters. METHOD: Systematic review of physical activity programmes for pregnant women and the results achieved, during pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum. 45 items were identified through an automated database search in PubMed, Scopus and Google Scholar, carried out from October 2013 to March 2014. In selecting the items, the criteria applied included the usefulness and relevance of the subject matter and the credibility or experience of the research study authors. The internal and external validity of each of the articles reviewed was taken into account. CONCLUSIONS: The results of the review highlight the importance of physical activity during pregnancy, and show that the information currently available can serve as an initial benchmark for further investigation into the impact of regular physical exercise, in an aquatic environment, on maternal-foetal health.

Introducción: Las múltiples ventajas que aporta a la salud la práctica de una actividad física de forma continuada son conocidas. Aunque es importante en todas las etapas de la vida, cuando llega la gestación aparecen algunas dudas sobre la conveniencia de realizar ejercicio físico, así como del tipo de actividad, de su frecuencia, intensidad y duración. Objetivo: Analizar los principales estudios sobre la influencia de la actividad física sobre los parámetros materno- fetales. Método: Revisión sistemática de programas de actividad física destinados a las mujeres embarazadas y sus resultados durante el embarazo, el parto y el postparto. Se identificaron 45 artículos a través de la búsqueda automatizada en las bases de datos PUBMED, Scopus y Google Scholar; se llevó a cabo entre los meses de octubre de 2013 y marzo de 2014. Para seleccionar los artículos fue preciso considerar la utilidad y la relevancia del tema estudiado y la credibilidad o experiencia de los autores en la temática. Se tuvo en cuenta la validez interna y externa de cada uno de los artículos revisados. Conclusiones: Los resultados de la revisión ponen de manifiesto la importancia de la actividad física durante el periodo gestacional y se constata que la información disponible en la actualidad puede servir de referente inicial para continuar profundizando en los resultados que sobre la salud materno fetal tiene la práctica de actividad física en el medio acuático.

[Accelerometer description as a method to assess physical activity in different periods of life; systematic review]. / Descripción del acelerómetro como método para valorar la actividad física en los diferentes periodos de la vida; revisión sistemática.

INTRODUCTION: The accelerometer is shown as one of the most accurate techniques in recording and saving the amount and level of physical activity, by each person in a given period of time. AIMS: This review aims to describe and analyze the main items that use this method to assess physical activity. METHODS: The review articles were identified through the following specialized Internet browser: SCOPUS, PUBMED, GOOGLE SCHOLAR, those were selected for inclusion with a total of 56 items. The validity of the articles was given by the degree of evidence demonstrated by describing the recommendations and the applicability to our context. This review has considered studies evaluating physical activity through accelerometers. RESULTS: The results show that this method can be used in ages 3 to 90 years. It can also be used in subjects with overweight/obesity, articulation injuries, Down syndrome (just children), autism and people with psychological problems. Studies in pregnant women show satisfactory results. CONCLUSION: The literature reviewed provides the accelerometer as a reliable and effective method to assess physical activity.

Introducción: La acelerometría, se muestra como una de las técnicas más fiables, en el registro y almacenamiento de la cantidad y el nivel de actividad física, realizada por cada persona y en un periodo de tiempo determinado. Objetivo: Esta revisión tiene como objetivo describir y analizar los principales artículos que utilizan este método para valorar la actividad física. Método: Los artículos seleccionados para ser incluidos en esta revisión se identificaron a través de los siguientes motores de búsqueda especializados: SCOPUS, PUBMED, GOOGLE SCHOLAR; con un total de 56 artículos. La validez de los artículos estuvo dada por el grado de evidencias demostrado, por las recomendaciones que describen y por la aplicabilidad a nuestro contexto. Esta revisión ha considerado los estudios que evalúan la actividad física a través de acelerómetros. Resultados: Los resultados demuestran que este método se puede utilizar en edades comprendidas entre 3 y 90 años. También se puede utilizar en personas con sobrepeso/ obesidad, con lesiones articulares, niños con síndrome de Down, autistas, así como personas con problemas psicológicos. Los estudios en mujeres embarazadas muestran datos fiables. Conclusión: La literatura analizada establece la acelerometría como un método eficaz para valorar la actividad física.

Satisfaction Level of New Mothers with Prenatal Care and the Healthcare Professionals Who Provide It.

INTRODUCTION: Prenatal care is a key strategy to reduce maternal mortality. The aims of this work were to ascertain the level of satisfaction of new mothers with their pregnancy monitoring and with the medical professionals who provided prenatal care. SUBJECTS AND METHODS: A descriptive study was conducted on 265 new mothers, 18-43 years of age, who had given birth at the Virgen de las Nieves University Hospital and the San Cecilio University Hospital in Granada (Spain) in April and May 2012. The data were collected with a questionnaire consisting of 28 items that elicited information from the subjects about their pregnancy, prenatal care activities, the healthcare professionals that provided the care, and those that they would like to monitor future pregnancies. There were also two open questions. The first was about the perceived needs of the participants and the second asked them to suggest ways that prenatal care could be improved. RESULTS: The majority of the subjects (59.6%) had given birth for the first time. The midwife was the healthcare professional who performed most of the monitoring activities and resolved their doubts and problems (32.74%), gave the subjects tranquility and security (37.86%) and listened to their worries (34.53%). The subjects' satisfaction with the healthcare professionals was generally high. This was particularly true of the midwife (90.75%). Half of the subjects surveyed said that they wanted the midwife, obstetrician and general practitioner to monitor their pregnancy. They also underlined the need for longer and more visits with the midwife as well as more consultations with the obstetrician and higher number of ultrasounds. CONCLUSIONS: The subjects were very satisfied with the work of the healthcare professionals that monitored their pregnancy, particularly with the midwife. However, they also highlighted expectations and needs that, if met, would increase their satisfaction.