Lifestyle in der Schwangerschaft

Apart from obstetric examinations a gynecologist has to advise patients concerning questions of life style. Due to perinatal and physiological research and a resultant change in paradigms this refers to physical and leisure activities as well as to nutritional facts and modern habits, such as smoking and alcohol. Life style during pregnancy does not only influence gestation and maternal and fetal well-being but may also subsequently lead to life-long consequences. The paper gives an overview on the current knowledge.