More exercise during pregnancy promotes endorphin production in the brain or helps reduce the risk of postpartum depression

A study from the University of Oslo in Norway shows that exercising during pregnancy may help reduce the risk of postpartum depression   The researchers recruited 643 women who were 28 weeks pregnant as volunteers and used the fitness tracker to learn about their sports They were divided into four groups: no exercise at all, 1-74 minutes of exercise a week, 75-149 minutes of exercise a week and 150 minutes or more of exercise a week The researchers found that 127 volunteers exercised for 150 minutes or more a week; at the time of three-month postpartum evaluation, only four of the group had postpartum depression, which was only 3.1%, far lower than 14.9% of the group without exercise   "This study suggests that late pregnancy physical activity may reduce the risk of postpartum depression," the researchers wrote in a paper published in the latest issue of the American Journal of emotional disorders Postpartum depression may affect the relationship between family members, affect the interaction between mother and infant, and cause long-term negative effects on children   Previous studies have shown that exercise stimulates the brain to secrete endorphins, which make people happy and contribute to anti depression Researchers from the University of Oslo suggest that pregnant women are suitable for low-intensity exercise, and it's better to stick to it for more than 10 minutes at a time, which is beneficial for the better connection of nerves in the hippocampus area of the brain's "emotional center" and for better mood.