Physical activity has been associated with a reduced risk of gestational diabetes mellitus,
but inferences have been hampered by recall and selection bias. The authors examined the …

Despite the maternal and infant morbidity associated with gestational diabetes mellitus
(GDM), few modifiable risk factors have been identified. We explored the relation between …

Background Despite documented health benefits for mother and baby, physical activity (PA)-
level tends to decline in pregnancy. Overweight/obese and physically inactive women are …

Prenatal physical activity (PA) was discussed to decrease the incidence of obstetric and
neonatal complications. In this secondary cohort analysis of the cluster-randomized GeliS …

Objective: Despite the well-documented benefits of a physically active lifestyle, over 25% of
American adults report that they never engage in regular recreational physical activity. Little …

This review lists the most commonly accepted risk factors for low birth weight (LBW) and
offers critical examination of research on the effect of maternal physical activity, both …

Background Previous research has indicated the inverse association between physical
activity (PA) and gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). However, the dose–response …

The physiological and biomechanical changes that occur during pregnancy make accurate
measurement of physical activity (PA) a challenge during this unique period. The Global …

Given the high risk for inactivity during pregnancy in obese women, validated questionnaires
for physical activity (PA) assessment in this specific population is required before evaluating …

Background Sedentary behavior is associated with adverse health outcomes in the general
population. Whether sedentary behavior during pregnancy is associated with newborn …