Background: The underlying causes of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) are important
because they are effective for the diagnosis and prevention of this condition. The aim of this …

Some evidence, but not enough to be conclusive, suggests that physical activity in
pregnancy reduces the risk of perinatal complications. Our objective was to examine if …

Objective To perform a systematic review and meta-analysis to explore the relationship
between prenatal exercise and glycaemic control. Design Systematic review with random …

According to many national recommendations, women should be physically active during
pregnancy, but empirical evidence to support this recommendation is sparse. The authors' …

Background: The practice of physical exercise during pregnancy has benefits for both the
mother and baby. Currently, there is scientific evidence that supports the inclusion of a …

Objective Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), gestational hypertension (GH) and pre-
eclampsia (PE) are associated with short and long-term health issues for mother and child; …

Regular physical activity is associated with improved physiological, metabolic and
psychological parameters, and with reduced risk of morbidity and mortality. Current …

Background Physical activity is generally considered safe for the pregnant woman as well as
for her fetus. In Sweden, pregnant women without contraindications are recommended to …

This review lists the most commonly accepted risk factors for low birth weight (LBW) and
offers critical examination of research on the effect of maternal physical activity, both …

Background: Participation in physical activity during pregnancy may reduce the risk of
gestational diabetes mellitus and preeclampsia and help prevent excess maternal weight …