Table 3: Provider questions and responses.
Provider | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
Do you discuss exercise recommendations for pregnancy with your patients? | yes | yes | yes | yes | Yes, 40 min 5-6 times per week | |
How often do you discuss exercise during pregnancy with your patients? | First visit and more if weight gain is inappropriate | First visit then as needed | Throughout the pregnancy | About 3 visits during pregnancy | Usually 2-3 times | |
Do you discuss the benefits of exercise during pregnancy with your patients? | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | |
How much weight do you recommend your patients should gain during their pregnancy? | Depending on weight, but most is 40 pounds gained during pregnancy | Depends on starting weight | 20-25 pounds | Normal weight, 30 pounds | I normally recommend 25-30 pounds | |
How often do you discuss weight and weight gain with your patients? | Every visit | First visit then periodically pending need | Most visits | Most visits | Normally 2-3 times during pregnancy, but more often if overweight | |
Do you discuss the risks of gaining too much weight during pregnancy with your patients? | yes | yes | yes | yes | In most cases, yes |