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 …

Background Realizing the importance of regular physical activity, particularly in the
prevention of chronic diseases and unhealthy weight gain, it is important to study how …

Background Pregnant women without medical contraindications should accumulate 30 min
of moderate exercise on most days of the week, yet many pregnant women do not exercise …

BACKGROUND: Few studies document longitudinal changes in physical activity from
prepregnancy to the postpartum period. METHODS: This study estimated change in self …

Background Postpartum women's recovery from birth can be assisted through increased
physical activity (PA). However, women face substantial barriers to participating in exercise …

OBJECTIVE:: to examine the potential effect of low-risk pregnancy on women's recreational
activity patterns and to explore pregnant women's beliefs and information sources regarding …

This study compared perceived benefits and barriers to leisure-time physical activity during
pregnancy among women who were insufficiently active or inactive before pregnancy …

Background Physical activity is generally considered safe for the pregnant woman as well as
for her fetus. In Sweden, pregnant women without contraindications are recommended to …

Objectives: National data indicate that Latina women are less active than non-Latina white
women and are at higher risk of gestational diabetes and subsequent type 2 diabetes …

Physical activity during pregnancy has been associated with significant health benefits;
however, most women in the United States do not meet the current guidelines. This …