Objective The objective is to provide guidance for pregnant women, and obstetric care and
exercise professionals, on prenatal physical activity. Outcomes The outcomes evaluated …

Background Preterm birth is associated with most cases of neonatal deaths and negative
health outcomes, and hypertensive disorders. Hypertension is influenced by maternal …

Multiple guidelines and definitions of physical activity (PA) have been used to study the
benefits of activity during pregnancy. The different guidelines lead to a wide range of …

This expert review aimed to assess current literature on the effect and tracking of physical
activity during pregnancy and associated outcomes. Self-reported physical activity may be …

The rise in obesity and associated morbidity is currently one of our greatest public health
challenges. Women represent a high risk group for weight gain with associated metabolic …

Background Physical activity is essential to maternal and infant health. Healthcare
professionals should inform pregnant women about benefits of physical activity to prevent …

Physical exercise during pregnancy: a systematic review : Current Opinion in Obstetrics and
Gynecology Physical exercise during pregnancy: a systematic review : Current Opinion in …

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 …

Background Numerous attempts have been made to improve women's physical activity
participation during pregnancy, but activity levels remain low. Aim To examine systematically …

Background Women are encouraged to be physically active during pregnancy. Despite
available evidence supporting antenatal physical activity to bring health benefits for both the …