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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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

Despite global awareness about the importance and health benefits of physical activity (PA)
during pregnancy, several studies have reported a low prevalence of PA participation …

Objectives: The African culture seems to play a major prohibiting role in physical exercise
during pregnancy and immediate postpartum. This study was designed to assess practice …

Background. A woman's health status prior to, and during, pregnancy has been shown to
influence maternal and foetal health outcomes, and therefore healthy behaviours should be …