Physical activity in pregnancy: a qualitative study of the beliefs of overweight and obese pregnant women
Z Weir, J Bush, SC Robson, C McParlin… - BMC pregnancy and …, 2010 - Springer
Background Whilst there has been increasing research interest in interventions which
promote physical activity during pregnancy few studies have yielded detailed insights into …
promote physical activity during pregnancy few studies have yielded detailed insights into …
Physical activity levels and influencing factors among pregnant women in China: A systematic review and meta-analysis
W Zhang, L Zhang, P Xu, P Guo, M Mao, R Zhao… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Background Physical activity during pregnancy has been recommended as an effective
measure to prevent various pregnancy complications. However, global physical activity …
measure to prevent various pregnancy complications. However, global physical activity …
Physical activity levels in the second trimester of pregnancy and related demographic factors: A cross-sectional secondary data analysis
H Kikuchi-Noguchi, M Shiraishi, M Matsuzaki… - Cogent …, 2019 - Taylor & Francis
Background: Adequate amounts of physical activity during pregnancy have been recognized
to have good effects on fetal growth and prevention of pregnancy complications. Aims: This …
to have good effects on fetal growth and prevention of pregnancy complications. Aims: This …
A socio-ecological model of factors influencing physical activity in pregnant women: a systematic review
J Sun, M Piernicka, A Worska… - Frontiers in public health, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Physical activity (PA) is safe for most pregnant women, improving both maternal fitness and
birth outcomes. Despite evidence of benefits, most pregnant women eliminate or reduce PA …
birth outcomes. Despite evidence of benefits, most pregnant women eliminate or reduce PA …
The association between physical activity and maternal and neonatal outcomes: a prospective cohort
Some evidence, but not enough to be conclusive, suggests that physical activity in
pregnancy reduces the risk of perinatal complications. Our objective was to examine if …
pregnancy reduces the risk of perinatal complications. Our objective was to examine if …
To assess the performance of exercise during pregnancy
S Dabirian, M Daneshvarfard, ZN Hatmi - 2009 - sid.ir
Background & Objective: A growing body of literature suggests that healthy and well-
nourished women can safely participate in most forms of physical activity during …
nourished women can safely participate in most forms of physical activity during …
[PDF][PDF] The relationship between maternal physical activity during pregnancy and birth weight.
P Dwarkanath, S Muthayya, M Vaz, T Thomas… - Asia Pacific journal of …, 2007 - Citeseer
Introduction: Earlier studies in India have demonstrated an inverse relationship between
physical activity and birth weight in rural women who had high levels of physical activity …
physical activity and birth weight in rural women who had high levels of physical activity …
Effectiveness of physical activity interventions on pregnancy-related outcomes among pregnant women: a systematic review
CWH Chan, E Au Yeung, BMH Law - International journal of …, 2019 - mdpi.com
Regular physical activity has been demonstrated to contribute to physical and psychological
health. Nevertheless, pregnant women generally exhibit low levels of physical activity …
health. Nevertheless, pregnant women generally exhibit low levels of physical activity …
Relationship between physical activity and health related quality of life among pregnant women
The study aimed to investigate the association between health-related quality of life (HQoL)
and physical activity (PA) among pregnant women. Sample of pregnant women (N= 398; …
and physical activity (PA) among pregnant women. Sample of pregnant women (N= 398; …
Physical activity assessment during gestation and its outcomes: a review
W Forczek, M Curylo, B Forczek - Obstetrical & gynecological …, 2017 - journals.lww.com
Background Physical activity recommendations emphasize a positive influence of exercise
on health. It is particularly recognized during pregnancy for both the mother and fetus. Aim …
on health. It is particularly recognized during pregnancy for both the mother and fetus. Aim …