Bibliographic Info
GuidelineWHO recommendations on maternal and newborn care for a positive postnatal experience.
Year of Publication2022
Issuing InstitutionWorld Health Organization
Recommendation
Status
Maintained
Recommended
Certainty of evidence
Moderate
All postpartum women without contraindication should:
- undertake regular physical activity throughout the postpartum period;
- do at least 150 minutes of physical activity throughout the week for substantial health benefits; and
- incorporate a variety of physical and muscle-strengthening activities; adding gentle stretching may also
be beneficial.
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Originally Developed
Guideline
WHO guidelines on physical activity and sedentary behaviour
Year2020
InstitutionWorld Health Organization