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
Low
Postpartum women should limit the amount of time spent being sedentary. Replacing sedentary time with physical activity of any intensity (including light intensity) provides health benefits
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Originally Developed
Guideline
WHO guidelines on physical activity and sedentary behaviour
Year2020
InstitutionWorld Health Organization