Objectives: The African culture seems to play a major prohibiting role in physical exercise
during pregnancy and immediate postpartum. This study was designed to assess practice …

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 Participating in physical exercise enhances the physical and mental health of
pregnant women. Preventing excessive weight gain, decreasing gestational hypertension …

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 …

Introduction Physical activity and exercise during pregnancy have paramount importance for
both the mother and fetus. Regardless of the benefits of exercise during pregnancy …

Aims & Backgrounds. Reduced physical activity in pregnant women is highly stemmed from
their misconceptions and attitudes during pregnancy. This study is aimed at recognizing the …

Background Antenatal physical exercise has roles in health maintenance, prevention, and
treatment of disease for pregnant women and fetuses. Different organizations and medical …

Background: Midwives have a strategic role to inform, educate, and encourage pregnant
women to maintain an active lifestyle during pregnancy. Aim: This study explored a cohort of …

Objectives: To estimate the prevalence and explore factors of adequate physical activity
among pregnant women in maternal care. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study …

Introduction Though exercise during pregnancy can yield important maternal benefits, most
pregnant women in China do less aerobic exercise than is currently recommended. This …