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<journal-title-group><journal-title>International Journal of Medical and All Body Health Research</journal-title><abbrev-journal-title>IJMABHR</abbrev-journal-title></journal-title-group>
<issn pub-type="epub">2582-8940</issn>
<publisher><publisher-name>Anfo Publication House</publisher-name></publisher>
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<article-id pub-id-type="publisher-id">468</article-id>
<article-id pub-id-type="doi">10.54660/IJMBHR.2026.7.2.78-88</article-id>
<title-group><article-title>The Impact of Physical Activity During Normal-Risk Pregnancy on Labor and Delivery Outcomes: The Role of Family and Community Medicine in Prenatal Care – An Integrative Review</article-title></title-group>
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<contrib contrib-type="author" corresp="yes"><name><surname>Paschoal</surname><given-names>Juliana Fontes Beltran</given-names></name><xref ref-type="aff" rid="aff1"/></contrib>
<contrib contrib-type="author"><name><surname>Carvalho</surname><given-names>Raquel Perez</given-names></name><xref ref-type="aff" rid="aff2"/></contrib>
<contrib contrib-type="author"><name><surname>Culpo</surname><given-names>Joao Victor Lopes</given-names></name><xref ref-type="aff" rid="aff2"/></contrib>
<contrib contrib-type="author"><name><surname>Lima</surname><given-names>Ana Mirele da Silva</given-names></name><xref ref-type="aff" rid="aff2"/></contrib>
<contrib contrib-type="author"><name><surname>Araujo</surname><given-names>Camilly de Miranda Noronha Silva</given-names></name><xref ref-type="aff" rid="aff2"/></contrib>
<contrib contrib-type="author"><name><surname>Santos</surname><given-names>Isabelle Pinheiro</given-names></name><xref ref-type="aff" rid="aff2"/></contrib>
<contrib contrib-type="author"><name><surname>Santos</surname><given-names>Marcella Emerenciano</given-names></name><xref ref-type="aff" rid="aff2"/></contrib>
<contrib contrib-type="author"><name><surname>Bertozzi</surname><given-names>Caio Vinicius de Sá</given-names></name><xref ref-type="aff" rid="aff2"/></contrib>
<contrib contrib-type="author"><name><surname>Vieira</surname><given-names>Lucas de Souza</given-names></name><xref ref-type="aff" rid="aff2"/></contrib>
<contrib contrib-type="author"><name><surname>Lima</surname><given-names>Vitor Oliveira</given-names></name><xref ref-type="aff" rid="aff2"/></contrib>
<contrib contrib-type="author"><name><surname>Costa</surname><given-names>Camila Santos da</given-names></name><xref ref-type="aff" rid="aff2"/></contrib>
<contrib contrib-type="author"><name><surname>Pereira</surname><given-names>Thamara Vitória</given-names></name><xref ref-type="aff" rid="aff2"/></contrib>
<contrib contrib-type="author"><name><surname>Emigliozzi</surname><given-names>Marina Zorzi</given-names></name></contrib>
<contrib contrib-type="author"><name><surname>Garcia</surname><given-names>Filipe Jabur L</given-names></name><xref ref-type="aff" rid="aff2"/></contrib>
<contrib contrib-type="author"><name><surname>Dorna</surname><given-names>Bruno E Silva</given-names></name><xref ref-type="aff" rid="aff2"/></contrib>
<contrib contrib-type="author"><name><surname>Malaquias</surname><given-names>Délio T Martins</given-names></name><xref ref-type="aff" rid="aff2"/></contrib>
<contrib contrib-type="author"><name><surname>Bezerra</surname><given-names>Thiago Augusto Rochetti</given-names></name><xref ref-type="aff" rid="aff2"/></contrib>
<contrib contrib-type="author"><name><surname>lima</surname><given-names>Juliana Medeiros</given-names></name><xref ref-type="aff" rid="aff3"/></contrib>
<contrib contrib-type="author"><name><surname>Lemos</surname><given-names>Maria Fernanda</given-names></name><xref ref-type="aff" rid="aff4"/></contrib>
<contrib contrib-type="author"><name><surname>Lima</surname><given-names>Ana Lucia de</given-names></name><xref ref-type="aff" rid="aff5"/></contrib>
<contrib contrib-type="author"><name><surname>Tudela</surname><given-names>Rubens Rodrigues</given-names></name><xref ref-type="aff" rid="aff6"/></contrib>
<contrib contrib-type="author"><name><surname>Ventura</surname><given-names>Maria Beatriz Mendonça</given-names></name><xref ref-type="aff" rid="aff7"/></contrib>
<contrib contrib-type="author"><name><surname>Picciani</surname><given-names>Fernanda Gomes</given-names></name><xref ref-type="aff" rid="aff8"/></contrib>
<aff id="aff1"><label>1</label>Medical student. University of Ribeirão Preto. Guarujá. São Paulo, Brazil PhD in Biotechnology from the University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil</aff>
<aff id="aff2"><label>2</label>Medical student. University of Ribeirão Preto. Guarujá. São Paulo, Brazil</aff>
<aff id="aff3"><label>3</label>Graduated in Medicine from Centro Universitário Lusíada. Medical Residency in Gynecology and Obstetrics at Hospital Municipal de Cubatão, São Paulo, Brazil</aff>
<aff id="aff4"><label>4</label>Graduated in Medicine from the Pernambuco School of Health. Residency in Gynecology and Obstetrics at Jorge Rossmann Regional Hospital, Itanhaém, São Paulo, Brazil</aff>
<aff id="aff5"><label>5</label>Graduated in Medicine from the Federal University of Roraima. Residency in Gynecology and Obstetrics at Jorge Rossmann Regional Hospital, Itanhaém, São Paulo, Brazil</aff>
<aff id="aff6"><label>6</label>Medical student, São Judas Tadeu University (USJT), Cubatão, São Paulo, Brazil</aff>
<aff id="aff7"><label>7</label>Graduated in Medicine from the São Judas Tadeu University (USJT), Cubatão, São Paulo, Brazil</aff>
<aff id="aff8"><label>8</label>Graduated in Medicine from the Federal University of Maranhão,Residency in Family and Community Medicine, Praia Grande, São Paulo, Brazil</aff>
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<pub-date publication-format="electronic" date-type="pub"><day>29</day><month>04</month><year>2026</year></pub-date>
<volume>7</volume>
<issue>2</issue>
<fpage>78</fpage>
<lpage>88</lpage>
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<date date-type="received"><day>28</day><month>02</month><year>2026</year></date>
<date date-type="accepted"><day>26</day><month>03</month><year>2026</year></date>
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<abstract><p>Objective: To investigate scientific evidence in the literature regarding the impact of regular physical activity during a normal-risk pregnancy on the progression of labor, taking into account the type, frequency, and intensity of the exercises performed. 
Methodology: A systematic literature review was conducted in the PubMed, CAPES Journal Portal, and Virtual Health Library (VHL) databases, including studies published between 2016 and 2026 in Portuguese, English, and Spanish. The selection of studies followed the stages of identification, screening, eligibility, and inclusion, in accordance with the PRISMA 2020 guidelines. After applying the inclusion and exclusion criteria and reviewing titles, abstracts, and full-text articles, 38 articles were included in the final analysis. 
Results: The analyzed studies indicate that regular physical activity during pregnancy is associated with a higher prevalence of vaginal delivery, a possible reduction in the duration of labor, and a lower need for obstetric interventions, such as epidural analgesia and cesarean section. No evidence was found of an increased risk of vaginal laceration or adverse events related to exercise, even at moderate to controlled intensities. 
Conclusion: Regular physical activity during a low-risk pregnancy is safe and potentially beneficial for the progression of labor, contributing to more favorable obstetric outcomes. The systematic incorporation of exercise guidance into prenatal care, in an individualized and supervised manner, is recommended as a strategy for promoting maternal and neonatal health.
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