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

Background Many health risks in pregnant women and their foetuses can be reduced by
practicing antenatal exercise. However, the adequate practice of antenatal exercise among …

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 “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 …

Background: Exercise during pregnancy is among the cost-effective options that can
significantly reduce the burden of chronic metabolic diseases leading to an adverse birth …

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

Background: Physical activity and exercise are orchestrated bodily movements produced by
the contraction of skeletal muscles, at the expense of energy expenditure, in all phases of …

Background Regular physical activity (PA) has health benefits, including reducing the risk of
complications during pregnancy. In Ethiopia, little is known about PA status and its …

Objectives Physical activity in the general population is considered too low, and this is true
for pregnant women. Moderate physical activity during pregnancy have many benefits for the …