Structured exercise interventions for women at high risk of or diagnosed with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy: a scoping review - Takeaways - MDSpire

Exercise Programs for Women at Increased Risk of or Diagnosed with Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy: A Scoping Review

  • By

  • Ruizhe Jiang

  • Li Shu

  • Fan Yang

  • Simin Huang

  • Xiangwu Li

  • Xinxin Ye

  • Qixi Liu

  • July 21, 2026

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    Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) are a leading cause of maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality worldwide.

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    This scoping review identified 13 articles on structured exercise interventions for women at risk of or diagnosed with HDP.

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    Interventions included aerobic exercise, resistance training, and yoga, with most studies reporting potential benefits for blood pressure control.

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    Evidence on exercise for HDP is limited and heterogeneous, with inadequate reporting on exercise intensity and safety monitoring.

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    Future research should focus on rigorous study designs, clear definitions of exercise intensity, and clinically meaningful outcomes.

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Structured exercise interventions for women at high risk of or diagnosed with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy: a scoping review

  • by Ruizhe Jiang, Li Shu, Fan Yang, Simin Huang, Xiangwu Li, Xinxin Ye, Qixi Liu

  • July 21, 2026

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