Maternal morbidity and mortality are significant health concerns for the state of Kentucky. Learn how physical activity can address many of these concerns and how the research has led to the path of innovation with a solution to bring trustworthy physical activity guidance to all women during and after pregnancy.
Key Takeaways:
- Maternal morbidity and mortality are significant health concerns in our state (rates in KY are among the worst in the nation).
- Physical activity can address many of the obstetric concerns contributing to poor health outcomes during and after pregnancy; however, sustainable and accessible interventions do not currently exist.
- BumptUp® is a digital tool to provide evidence-based, trustworthy resources directly to the hands of pregnant and postpartum women with the goal of helping them become (or stay) active during this critical time point in their life.
- Pregnancy is an ideal time to make key lifestyle changes.
- Physical activity during pregnancy is a cost-saving intervention of ~$3000k per pregnancy, and BumptUp is a great way to get more women active and thus, improve outcomes and save money!
