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

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. 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 …

Background: Physical activity has known benefits during pregnancy; however, the optimum
volume of physical activity through the different stages of pregnancy is not well known …

Objective Physical activity is advocated for a range of benefits to the uncomplicated
pregnancy. We investigated associations of mid-pregnancy physical activity with maternal …

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 …

Background: Although physical activity during pregnancy may be beneficial, the prenatal
period is a vulnerable time for decreasing physical activity levels and increasing sedentary …

We assessed the prevalence of adherence to the American College of Obstetricians and
Gynecologists (ACOG) recommendations regarding physical activity during pregnancy …

Issue addressed There is contradictory research assessing physical activity patterns during
pregnancy and postpartum among women who are overweight or obese. The aim of this …

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 …