The aim of the study was to evaluate the role of physical activity before and during
pregnancy on health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Data from the cluster-randomised …

Background Realizing the importance of regular physical activity, particularly in the
prevention of chronic diseases and unhealthy weight gain, it is important to study how …

OBJECTIVE: to explore pregnant women's exercise patterns across pregnancy, reported
reasons for exercising or not exercising, beliefs about the safety of exercise during …

Objective: To examine changes in activity prepregnancy to postpartum; examine postpartum
activity and sociodemographic predictors of maternal well-being; and, examine maternal …

Objective: The objective of this study was to examine the relationship of sociodemographic
and psychosocial characteristics and exercise prior to pregnancy to change in physical …

Background Obesity during pregnancy is associated with increased risk of gestational
diabetes mellitus (GDM) and other complications. Physical activity is a modifiable lifestyle …

Although regular physical activity is recommended for pregnant women, compared to pre-
pregnancy, antenatal physical activity often reduces or ceases completely. Drawing from the …

Objective: To describe reported patterns of postpartum physical activity and to identify
benefits or risks associated with postpartum physical activity at 6 weeks postpartum. Design …

Background Pregnancy is an important phase in a woman's life, with health status at this
stage affecting both the woman and her child's life. Global evidence suggests that many …

Physical activity is safe for most pregnant women and improves maternal fitness and birth
outcomes. Yet, despite evidence of benefit, prevalence rates are low. Research in other …