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avje delovno aktivne populacije | health of the working-age population 166 is not always proportional to this. Organized physical exercises, where
established, are insufficient for adequate preparation for childbirth.
Key words: physical activity, pregnancy, health, lifestyle, fetus
Regular, appropriate and adapted to the appropriate intensity physical ac-
tivity is nowadays one of the most important factors of a healthy lifestyle
and has an extremely positive effect on the human organism (Videmšek
et al., 2015). In addition Videmšek at al. (2015) report that moderate physical ac-
tivity during pregnancy should also be a part of an expectant mothers‘ every-
day life; if the latter does not have any health problems or any complications re-
lating to the pregnancy.
Physical activity during pregnancy, initially has a very positive impact on
the health of pregnant women and the developing fetus, but it has also proved
to be extremely helpful in preparation for childbirth (Videmšek et al., 2015).
Blenkuš et al. (2015) claim that various research shows that physical activity
during pregnancy reduces the occurrence of certain risk factors, thereby re-
ducing the risk of poor health of pregnant women and the fetus. Physical ac-
tivity has a beneficial effect on both the immune system and the mental state
of pregnant women.
In the case of a pregnant, healthy woman, there is almost no reason to
avoid physical activity. If the pregnant woman is both physically and mental-
ly well prepared the birth will be easier and recovery faster. A suitable physical
activity in combination with a healthy diet has a positive effect on fetal growth
and development, contributing to better health and to facilitate childbirth and
a faster return to physical fitness after childbirth itself (Mlakar et al., 2011).
The aim of the research was to determine how much and how physical-
ly active womenare during pregnancy, and what connection there is between
physical activity during pregnancy, and their socio-demographic characteris-
tics.
Methods
Sample description
The sample included 46 women.They attended schools for future parents in the
period from mid-December 2015 till the end of January 2016. The average age
of the respondents was 29 years (s = 4.0). From the sample 39.9% had complet-
ed secondary education; live in rural areas: 63%; on average, they were 29 weeks
intothe pregnancy (s = 6) and primiparous women: 84.8%.
Description of the instrument
The method of data collection based on a questionnaire consisted of 20 ques-
tions mostly closed type. The questions are divided into three sections. The first
part of the questionnaire includes demographic information, a second set cov-
established, are insufficient for adequate preparation for childbirth.
Key words: physical activity, pregnancy, health, lifestyle, fetus
Regular, appropriate and adapted to the appropriate intensity physical ac-
tivity is nowadays one of the most important factors of a healthy lifestyle
and has an extremely positive effect on the human organism (Videmšek
et al., 2015). In addition Videmšek at al. (2015) report that moderate physical ac-
tivity during pregnancy should also be a part of an expectant mothers‘ every-
day life; if the latter does not have any health problems or any complications re-
lating to the pregnancy.
Physical activity during pregnancy, initially has a very positive impact on
the health of pregnant women and the developing fetus, but it has also proved
to be extremely helpful in preparation for childbirth (Videmšek et al., 2015).
Blenkuš et al. (2015) claim that various research shows that physical activity
during pregnancy reduces the occurrence of certain risk factors, thereby re-
ducing the risk of poor health of pregnant women and the fetus. Physical ac-
tivity has a beneficial effect on both the immune system and the mental state
of pregnant women.
In the case of a pregnant, healthy woman, there is almost no reason to
avoid physical activity. If the pregnant woman is both physically and mental-
ly well prepared the birth will be easier and recovery faster. A suitable physical
activity in combination with a healthy diet has a positive effect on fetal growth
and development, contributing to better health and to facilitate childbirth and
a faster return to physical fitness after childbirth itself (Mlakar et al., 2011).
The aim of the research was to determine how much and how physical-
ly active womenare during pregnancy, and what connection there is between
physical activity during pregnancy, and their socio-demographic characteris-
tics.
Methods
Sample description
The sample included 46 women.They attended schools for future parents in the
period from mid-December 2015 till the end of January 2016. The average age
of the respondents was 29 years (s = 4.0). From the sample 39.9% had complet-
ed secondary education; live in rural areas: 63%; on average, they were 29 weeks
intothe pregnancy (s = 6) and primiparous women: 84.8%.
Description of the instrument
The method of data collection based on a questionnaire consisted of 20 ques-
tions mostly closed type. The questions are divided into three sections. The first
part of the questionnaire includes demographic information, a second set cov-
