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Ni Wayan Sulistia Devi
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The effectiveness of prenatal exercise on leg swelling in third-trimester pregnant women: A literature review Ni Wayan Sulistia Devi; Ni Luh Putu Sri Erawati; Ni Wayan Suarniti
THE JOURNAL OF Mother and Child Health  Concerns Vol. 5 No. 2 (2026): May Edition 2026
Publisher : Indonesian Public Health-Observer Information Forum (IPHORR) Kerjasama dengan Persatuan Perawat Nasional Indonesia (PPNI)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56922/mchc.v5i2.3318

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Background: Leg swelling (edema) is a common complaint among third-trimester pregnant women due to fluid retention and impaired venous return. Prenatal exercise is a safe nonpharmacological intervention that can help reduce leg edema. Purpose: To determine the effectiveness of prenatal exercise on leg swelling in third-trimester pregnant women based on previous research findings. Method: This study employed a literature review method, with articles retrieved from the PubMed, Google Scholar, and ScienceDirect databases from 2021 to 2026. Inclusion criteria included original research articles on prenatal exercise or physical activity regarding leg edema in third-trimester pregnant women. Article selection followed the PRISMA flowchart, resulting in 9 eligible articles. Results: The review findings indicate that prenatal exercise is effective in reducing leg swelling in third-trimester pregnant women. Prenatal exercise helps improve blood circulation, enhance venous return, improve vascular function, and reduce fluid retention in the lower extremities. Additionally, prenatal exercise improves physical comfort and quality of life for pregnant women. Conclusion: Prenatal exercise is effective as a nonpharmacological intervention to reduce leg edema in third-trimester pregnant women and can be recommended in antenatal care.
Co-Authors Ni Luh Putu Sri Erawati Ni Wayan Suarniti