Background: Although physical activity during pregnancy may be beneficial, the prenatal
period is a vulnerable time for decreasing physical activity levels and increasing sedentary …

Objectives Research indicates the beneficial effects of physical activity during pregnancy on
maternal health, although controversy still exists regarding its influence on birth outcomes …

Physical activity participation during pregnancy confers many maternal and foetal health
benefits to the woman and her infant and is recommended by various health bodies and …

Background Despite the benefits of physical activity during pregnancy, the physiological and
psychological changes that occur during this unique period may put women at greater risk of …

Globally, physical inactivity is the fourth leading risk factor for premature death. Pregnancy is
associated with reduced physical activity because of physiological and anatomical changes …

Background The barriers to prenatal physical activity and exercise have been widely
reported in the literature, highlighting context-specific challenges. However, generally …

Background. A woman's health status prior to, and during, pregnancy has been shown to
influence maternal and foetal health outcomes, and therefore healthy behaviours should be …

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, if there are no medical caveats, is beneficial to all people including
pregnant women. This study examined the level of physical activity in a group of pregnant …

Objective Physical activity is advocated for a range of benefits to the uncomplicated
pregnancy. We investigated associations of mid-pregnancy physical activity with maternal …