Abstract Background and Methods: Physical activity during postpartum is both a
recommended and an essential contributor to maternal health. Understanding the beliefs …

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: 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 …

Limited research examines women's beliefs about the value of exercise and their actual
exercise behaviors during pregnancy and postpartum. A retrospective study of 74 …

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

OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to document self-reported beliefs about physical
activity and exercise among pregnant women. METHODS: The Pregnancy, Infection, and …

Physical activity is safe for most pregnant women and improves maternal fitness and birth
outcomes. Yet, despite evidence of benefit, prevalence rates are low. Research in other …

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 …

Background Physical activity (PA) tends to decline during pregnancy, and remains low in the
early postpartum period, despite the known physical and psychological benefits. This study …

Postpartum physical activity can improve mood, maintain cardiorespiratory fitness, improve
weight control, promote weight loss, and reduce depression and anxiety. This review …