TY - JOUR T1 - Review: structured physical activity during pregnancy reduces risk of caesarean delivery JF - Evidence Based Nursing JO - Evid Based Nurs SP - 110 LP - 110 DO - 10.1136/eb-2014-102023 VL - 18 IS - 4 AU - James M Pivarnik AU - Michelle R Conway Y1 - 2015/10/01 UR - http://ebn.bmj.com/content/18/4/110.abstract N2 - Commentary on: Domenjoz I, Kayser B, Boulvain M. Effect of physical activity during pregnancy on mode of delivery. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2014; 211:401.e1–11.OpenUrlCrossRefRisk of caesarean section (C-section) appears to decrease if pregnant women perform regular exercise.Clinic nurses should tell their patients to remain physically active if they were before pregnancy and encourage those who were not active to begin some sort of activity programme, such as walking.When compiling statistics on patients’ progress through gestation, nurses should note whether the women exercised or performed other physical activities and the amount performed.Prevalence of C-section deliveries in the USA is approximately 32%.1 This procedure can add to pregnancy complications as well as increase delivery costs. Any intervention with potential to decrease C-section rates are welcomed, particularly if it is low risk … ER -