The Effects of Different Exercise Programs on the Prevention of Perinatal Depression: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Background: To evaluate the preventive effect of different exercise programs on perinatal depression and to provide practical suggestions guide maternal daily plan. Methods: Nine electronic bibliographic databases were searched from inception until 18 January 2022. Meta-analysis all data was performed using RevMan 5.4. Results: Sixteen RCTs consisting 2233 cases included. Compared women in control group, who received effectively prevented (Std. mean difference [SMD] = –1.31, 95% confidence interval [CI] –1.40 –1.21). Prenatal (SMD –1.45), aerobic –1.78), personal –2.03), <30 minutes per single duration –1.84), >3 times a week –1.91) best measure depression. Conclusions: Exercise can improve mental health status pregnant women, start time, content, frequency, form, depressive symptoms differently. It is recommended that begin prenatal period 3 week, each lasting less than 30 minutes, adjust appropriately according their own physical conditions.