Physical activity during pregnancy is associated with a lower number of perineal tears

@article{SilvaJos2020PhysicalAD,
  title={Physical activity during pregnancy is associated with a lower number of perineal tears},
  author={Cristina Silva-Jos{\'e} and {\'A}ngeles D{\'i}az-Blanco and Rub{\'e}n Barakat and Javier Coter{\'o}n and Ignacio Refoyo},
  journal={Translational Sports Medicine},
  year={2020},
  volume={4},
  pages={38 - 45}
}
Childbirth perineal tears significantly affect the quality of life of women, both physically and mentally. It is necessary to find strategies that, without altering the normal development of pregnancy, prevent these complications. 
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