Publications by authors named "Gregory Davies"
The majority of women do not meet the recommended levels of exercise during their pregnancies, frequently due to a lack of time. High-intensity interval training offers a potential solution, providing an effective, time-efficient exercise modality. This exercise modality has not been studied in pregnancy therefore, the objective of this study was to evaluate fetal response to a high-intensity interval training resistance circuit in the late second and early third trimesters of pregnancy.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Clinical guidelines recommend pregnant women without contraindication engage in regular physical activity. This is based on extensive evidence demonstrating the safety and benefits of prenatal exercise. However, certain medical conditions or contraindications warrant a reduction, modification or cessation of activity due to potential health risks.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: To determine whether delay of initial anatomy ultrasound based on the maternal body mass index (BMI) reduces the rate of inadequate visualization compared to standard timing at 18 to 19 weeks.
Methods: A retrospective study of singleton anatomy assessments was conducted at a tertiary care center in the 2-year period before (A, 2012-2014) and after (B, 2014-2016) protocol initiation. Assessments in period B were scheduled on the basis of the BMI in the first trimester: lower than 25 kg/m , 18 to 19 weeks; 25 to 29.
Background: A high maternal prepregnancy body mass index has been associated with lower offspring IQ, but it is unclear if the relationship is causal. To explore this, our objectives were to compare maternal and paternal estimates and to assess whether certain factors mediate the association.
Methods: We analysed data from the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children, which initially recruited 14 541 women residing in Avon, UK, with an expected date of delivery in 1991-1992.
Objectif: L'objectif est de guider les femmes enceintes et les professionnels de l'obstétrique et de l'exercice en ce qui concerne l'activité physique prénatale. RéSULTATS: Les issues évaluées étaient la morbidité maternelle, fœtale ou néonatale et la mortalité fœtale pendant et après la grossesse. DONNéES: Nous avons interrogé MEDLINE, Embase, PsycINFO, la Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, le Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Scopus et la Web of Science Core Collection, CINAHL Plus with Full Text, Child Development & Adolescent Studies, ERIC, SPORTDiscus, ClinicalTrials.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: To examine the relationships between prenatal physical activity and prenatal and postnatal urinary incontinence (UI).
Design: Systematic review with random effects meta-analysis and meta-regression.
Data Sources: Online databases were searched up to 6 January 2017.
Objective: We aimed to identify the relationship between maternal prenatal exercise and birth complications, and neonatal and childhood morphometric, metabolic and developmental outcomes.
Design: Systematic review with random-effects meta-analysis and meta-regression.
Data Sources: Online databases were searched up to 6 January 2017.
Objective: To examine the influence of prenatal exercise on depression and anxiety during pregnancy and the postpartum period.
Design: Systematic review with random effects meta-analysis and meta-regression.
Data Sources: Online databases were searched up to 6 January 2017.
Objective: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), gestational hypertension (GH) and pre-eclampsia (PE) are associated with short and long-term health issues for mother and child; prevention of these complications is critically important. This study aimed to perform a systematic review and meta-analysis of the relationships between prenatal exercise and GDM, GH and PE.
Design: Systematic review with random effects meta-analysis and meta-regression.
Objective: To perform a systematic review and meta-analysis to explore the relationship between prenatal exercise and glycaemic control.
Design: Systematic review with random-effects meta-analysis and meta-regression.
Data Sources: Online databases were searched up to 6 January 2017.
Objective: Gestational weight gain (GWG) has been identified as a critical modifier of maternal and fetal health. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to examine the relationship between prenatal exercise, GWG and postpartum weight retention (PPWR).
Design: Systematic review with random effects meta-analysis and meta-regression.
The objective is to provide guidance for pregnant women and obstetric care and exercise professionals on prenatal physical activity. The outcomes evaluated were maternal, fetal or neonatal morbidity, or fetal mortality during and following pregnancy. Literature was retrieved through searches of MEDLINE, EMBASE, PsycINFO, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Scopus and Web of Science Core Collection, CINAHL Plus with Full Text, Child Development & Adolescent Studies, Education Resources Information Center, SPORTDiscus, ClinicalTrials.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: To perform a systematic review of the relationships between prenatal exercise and maternal harms including labour/delivery outcomes.
Design: Systematic review with random effects meta-analysis and meta-regression.
Datasources: Online databases were searched up to 6 January 2017.
Objective: Theoretical concerns regarding the supine position at rest due to the gravid uterus obstructing aorta and vena caval flow may impinge uterine blood flow (UBF) to the fetus and maternal venous return.
Design: Systematic review.
Data Sources: Online databases up to 11 December 2017.
Objective: To investigate the relationships between exercise and incidence of congenital anomalies and hyperthermia.
Design: Systematic review with random-effects meta-analysis .
Data Sources: Online databases were searched from inception up to 6 January 2017.
Objective: To perform a systematic review of the relationship between prenatal exercise and fetal or newborn death.
Design: Systematic review with random-effects meta-analysis and meta-regression.
Data Sources: Online databases were searched up to 6 January 2017.
Objective: To perform a systematic review and meta-analysis examining the influence of acute and chronic prenatal exercise on fetal heart rate (FHR) and umbilical and uterine blood flow metrics.
Design: Systematic review with random-effects meta-analysis and meta-regression.
Data Sources: Online databases were searched up to 6 January 2017.
Objective: The purpose of this review was to investigate the relationship between prenatal exercise, and low back (LBP), pelvic girdle (PGP) and lumbopelvic (LBPP) pain.
Design: Systematic review with random effects meta-analysis and meta-regression.
Data Sources: Online databases were searched up to 6 January 2017.
Objective: The objective is to provide guidance for pregnant women, and obstetric care and exercise professionals, on prenatal physical activity.
Outcomes: The outcomes evaluated were maternal, fetal, or neonatal morbidity or fetal mortality during and following pregnancy.
Evidence: Literature was retrieved through searches of Medline, EMBASE, PsycINFO, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Scopus and Web of Science Core Collection, CINAHL Plus with Full-text, Child Development & Adolescent Studies, ERIC, Sport Discus, ClinicalTrials.
Objective: To review the evidence and provide recommendations for the counselling and management of obese parturients.
Outcomes: Outcomes evaluated include the impact of maternal obesity on the provision of antenatal and intrapartum care, maternal morbidity and mortality, and perinatal morbidity and mortality.
Evidence: Literature was retrieved through searches of Statistics Canada, Medline, and The Cochrane Library on the impact of obesity in pregnancy on antepartum and intrapartum care, maternal morbidity and mortality, obstetrical anaesthesia, and perinatal morbidity and mortality.