Objectives: To explore Hong Kong Chinese women's attitude towards and degree of
physical activity during the first and second trimesters of pregnancy, and to identify factors …

Regular exercise is promoted for its overall health and obstetric benefits. Both the American
College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) and the Royal College of Obstetricians …

Background: The consequences of physical inactivity during pregnancy are one of the major
problems among pregnant women in Saudi. To explore the pattern of exercise and to know …

Many pregnant women and women of child-bearing age do not engage in the
recommended levels of physical activity despite the well known benefits. Pregnancy and the …

Objectives Regular exercise during pregnancy is a recommended prenatal care strategy
with short and long-term health benefits to mother and child. Unfortunately, most pregnant …

Background “Is pregnancy opportunity or a barrier for engaging in exercise”. Maternal health
still is a top priority in sub-Saharan Africa including Ethiopia. Participation in exercises …

Background and aims Despite the benefits of physical activity (PA) on maternal and fetal
health, the level of PA is low among pregnant women globally. The aim of this study was to …

Background Evidence suggests physical activity often declines during pregnancy, however
explanations for the decline are not well understood. The aim of this study was to identify …

Background: Physical activity is an element of a healthy lifestyle and is safe in most
pregnancies. The aim of this study was to assess the impact of physical activity levels before …

Objective: To understand the level of physical activity in pregnant women and to identify
perceived facilitators and barriers faced by them. Methods: This cross-sectional study was …