Background Pregnancy can affect the amount of physical activity that women engage in, so
ensuring adequate physical activity in pregnant women can be a challenge. Therefore, there …

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 …

Physical activity (PA) during pregnancy has positive health implications for both mother and
child. However, current literature indicates that not all pregnant women meet the …

Objectives: Evidence indicates that regular physical activity has positive effects on the
mother's health and outcomes of pregnancy. The measurement of physical activity during …

Purpose The aim of the study was to describe the mode, frequency, duration, and intensity of
physical activity among pregnant women, to explore whether these women reached the …

The relationship between exercise or physical activity and women reproductive health is a
controversial issue especially characterized by lack of understanding on the type of physical …

Issue addressed There is contradictory research assessing physical activity patterns during
pregnancy and postpartum among women who are overweight or obese. The aim of this …

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 There is compelling evidence for the benefits of regular exercise during
pregnancy, and medical practitioners (MPs) can play an important role in changing …

Background Physical activity (PA) patterns during pregnancy have not been explored in
depth and most previous studies lack assessment of variables such as type, frequency …