Prenatal exercise with perineal massage and birth outcomes
Part of Hormones & metabolism, Kidney & urinary, Mental health, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study looks at whether a prenatal exercise program that includes perineal massage (a gentle technique to help prepare the pelvic area for birth) can improve health outcomes for both mother and baby. Participants will attend in-person exercise classes three times a week.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older
- You are between 8 and 16 weeks pregnant
- Your doctor has approved you to exercise during pregnancy
- You can attend 3 exercise classes in person each week
- You plan to give birth at the same hospital where you get your prenatal care
- You can communicate in basic Mandarin Chinese
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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