Introduction: Based on a socioecological model, the present study examined multilevel
barriers and facilitators related to physical activity engagement during pregnancy in women …

Objective Physical activity generally declines during pregnancy, but barriers to activity
during this time period are not well understood. The objective was to examine barriers to …

Introduction Physical activity throughout pregnancy has been shown to have health benefits
for the pregnant person, including reductions in the risk of preeclampsia and gestational …

Physical activity (PA) is safe for most pregnant women, improving both maternal fitness and
birth outcomes. Despite evidence of benefits, most pregnant women eliminate or reduce PA …

Objective To explore the perceptions on physical activity during pregnancy among pregnant
and postpartum women in Singapore. Design A descriptive qualitative study. Data were …

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 …

Objectives Identify perceived barriers to leisure-time physical activity during pregnancy to
inform future interventions aimed at improving physical activity levels in pregnancy. Design …

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

Introduction Women who are pregnant in rural communities are disproportionally impacted
by obesity and sedentary behavior, and this could be related to having negative beliefs …

Background: Physical activity during pregnancy is associated with reduced risk of adverse
maternal and fetal outcomes. However, the majority of pregnant women are inactive and …