Background Pregnancy is an important phase in a woman's life, with health status at this
stage affecting both the woman and her child's life. Global evidence suggests that many …

Earlier studies conducted in Africa have generally generated evidence that women in low
income countries have a high physical workload that is sustained during pregnancy. This …

Physical activity participation during pregnancy confers many maternal and foetal health
benefits to the woman and her infant and is recommended by various health bodies and …

Background Notwithstanding the benefits of physical activity (PA) during pregnancy,
anecdotal evidence suggests ignorance, unscientific beliefs, and lack of awareness about …

Background Physical activity (PA) and exercise have been identified to improve the general
fitness and health. Although, the Pregnancy Physical Activity Questionnaire (PPAQ) has …

Background The barriers to prenatal physical activity and exercise have been widely
reported in the literature, highlighting context-specific challenges. However, generally …

Objectives Research indicates the beneficial effects of physical activity during pregnancy on
maternal health, although controversy still exists regarding its influence on birth outcomes …

Background: Facility-based and context-specific interventions to promote physical activity
(PA) among pregnant women from economically underprivileged communities remain …

Physical activity, if there are no medical caveats, is beneficial to all people including
pregnant women. This study examined the level of physical activity in a group of pregnant …

Background There is compelling evidence for the benefits of regular exercise during
pregnancy, and medical practitioners (MPs) can play an important role in changing …