Table 1
Exercise recommendations based on guidelines for gestational hypertension.
| Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy Guidelines | Recommendations |
|---|---|
| ISSHP (2018) | Pregnant women should exercise at least 3 days per week for an average 50 min using a combination of aerobic exercise, strength and flexibility training. |
| QLD (2016) | Advise women will benefit from exercising regularly. |
| SOGC (2014) | Exercise for maintenance of fitness (I-A) is recommended in pregnancy. Periconceptual and ongoing use exercise (II-2B) may be useful in preventing preeclampsia. |
| SOMANZ (2014) | Recommend women who have had preeclampsia counsell doctors that they will benefit from exercising regularly. |
| ACOG (2013) | Thirty minutes of moderate exercise on most days is currently recommended during normal pregnancy. |