Experimental studies in the gestational period: an overview of scientific production.

OBJECTIVE: Describing the current panorama on the production of experimental studies related to the gestational period.

METHOD: A bibliometric descriptive study using a quantitative approach. The data collection was performed in the International Clinical Trials Registry Platform in the month of October 2016. A descriptive statistical analysis was conducted after reading the abstracts and summarizing the material.

RESULTS: The sample consisted of 33 studies registered in the period from 2007 to 2016. The Southeast Region concentrated 48.5% of the studies. Regarding the subjects covered, 33.1% of the total refer to physical activities during pregnancy and to perineal exercises to strengthen the pelvic floor musculature.

CONCLUSION: The study showed us the panorama of the experimental studies focused on the gestational period, serving as support and incentive for performing further studies with a high level of evidence, which can impact the care provided to this population.