Overweight and obesity have significant implications during pregnancy and childbirth. The
objective of this review was to provide a comprehensive overview of the effect of physical …

Background Physical activity may reduce the risk of adverse maternal outcomes, yet there
are very few studies that have examined the correlates of exercise amongst obese women …

INTRODUCTION: Evidence shows that physical activity during and after pregnancy results in
health gains for women. There is no clear understanding apparent in the literature of …

Objective To synthesise the evidence on the overall and differential effects of interventions
based on diet and physical activity during pregnancy, primarily on gestational weight gain …

Although a healthy lifestyle approach is intuitive for obese pregnant women, no guidelines
currently exist to manage these women throughout pregnancy. Women who are medically …

The preconception period is a critical window in which maternal health can profoundly affect
both individual and intergenerational health. Despite its importance, little information about …

Background Our aims were to (1) describe the frequency of physical activity and prenatal
healthcare provider advice about physical activity during pregnancy and (2) examine …

Objective To examine the extent to which women planning a pregnancy comply with
recommendations for nutrition and lifestyle. Design Prospective cohort study. Setting …

Objective To evaluate whether a 12-week supervised exercise program promotes an active
lifestyle throughout pregnancy in pregnant women with obesity. Methods In this preliminary …

Background Limited prevalence data are available for nutrition related health behaviours
during pregnancy. This study aimed to assess dietary behaviours during pregnancy among …