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. 2023 Jan 19;20(3):1822. doi: 10.3390/ijerph20031822

Table 4.

Distribution of answers regarding the importance of and information on exercise in pregnancy.

Question Answers % (n)
Yes No Do Not Know
Do you think that when planning pregnancy, you should prepare your body for it? 92 (127) 2.2 (3) 5.8 (8)
Should a woman be physically active (Pilates, yoga, other activities) during pregnancy? 96.4 (133) 0 (0) 3.6 (5)
Do you plan to exercise during the first/next pregnancy? 77.5 (107) 5.1 (7) 17.4 (24)
Should the obstetrician/gynaecologist provide information about exercise during pregnancy? 88 (256) 1 (3) 11 (32)
Should pregnant women be referred to a physiotherapist for an examination and advice? 90.7 (264) 0.7 (2) 8.6 (25)
Are special courses/workshops/leaflets and other materials related to therapeutic exercise needed during pregnancy? 91.8 (267) 0.7 (2) 7.6 (22)
Would you recommend pregnant women to attend exercise classes? 62.5 (182) 0.7 (2) 36.8 (107)