"Prescribing exercise, a worthy enterprise!" to be presented by Katelyn Omachi, MD, Clinical Associate, Department of OB/GYN, UICOMP, will cover the effects and benefits of physical activity and exercise in the low risk pregnant patient.
OBJECTIVES:
1). Discuss the maternal-fetal physiological effects of exercise on the pregnant patient
2). Risks and benefits of exercise in normal low risk patient
3). How to encourage our sedentary pregnant patient to incorporate physical activity in the antepartum period
ACCREDITATION:
The University of Illinois College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians, residents, medical students, and all other providers.
The University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) College of Medicine designates this Live activity for a maximum of (1) AMA PRA Category I Credit(s)TM. Physicians should only claim the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
