PURPOSE: To estimate the effect of several types of maternal physical activity in pregnancy
on size for gestational age and length of gestation. METHODS: Telephone interviews, birth …

The global obesity epidemic continues unabated, now rapidly expanding to developing
countries. Multiple comorbidities and premature mortality are associated with obesity, most …

Purpose The objective of this study is to assess the effectiveness of a maternal exercise
program (land/aquatic activities, both aerobic and muscular conditioning) in preventing …

Objective To assess the physical activity levels of pregnant women and to examine the
characteristics associated with the practice of exercise and the activities of daily living during …

Background Maternal overweight, obesity and consequently the incidence of gestational
diabetes are increasing rapidly worldwide. The objective of the study was to assess the …

Background Obesity and being overweight are becoming epidemic, and indeed, the
proportion of such women of reproductive age has increased in recent times. Being …

Background Physical activity during pregnancy is generally considered safe and beneficial
for both the pregnant woman and her fetus. The overall aim was to investigate pregnant …

Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a form of diabetes first diagnosed during pregnancy,
usually between 24 and 28 weeks. Currently, management for women with GDM consists of …

The aim of this study was to examine the level of physical activity during pregnancy in
different populations worldwide. An intensive search was carried out from February until May …

Background Annual prevalence of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is 12.5% among
Finnish pregnant women. The prevalence is expected to rise with the increasing overweight …