Engaging in physical activity before pregnancy can significantly reduce a woman's risk of suffering from hyperemesis gravidarum during pregnancy.
Hyperemesis gravidarum is a condition characterized by persistent nausea and vomiting during pregnancy that can lead to dehydration, weight loss, and electrolyte imbalance. This study explored the correlation between partaking in physical activity before pregnancy and a woman's chances of developing hyperemesis gravidarum. A total of 398 out of the 37,442 pregnant women who provided lifestyle information for this study were diagnosed with hyperemesis gravidarum.
Researchers found out that women who were physically active before pregnancy had better odds of avoiding symptoms of hyperemesis gravidarum during pregnancy than their counterparts who adopted a sedentary lifestyle. This study underscored the important role a physically active lifestyle can play in the prevention of hyperemesis gravidarum.