Background: Most women who report increased levels of physical activity are not at an
increased risk of preterm delivery or reduced intrauterine growth. This study was conducted
to look into the safety and effects of regularly timed aerobic EXERCISES during
PREGNANCY on both the mother and the neonate. Methods: A prospective, case-control
study was done on 120 healthy pregnant women in their first trimester. The data were
collected in the prenatal outpatient care, labor and delivery rooms of a university-based …

Most women who report increased levels of physical activity are not at an increased risk of
preterm delivery or reduced intrauterine growth. This study was conducted to look into the
safety and effects of regularly timed aerobic exercises during pregnancy on both the mother
and the neonate. A prospective, case-control study was done on 120 healthy pregnant
women in their first trimester. The data were collected in the prenatal outpatient care, labor
and delivery rooms of a university-based Obstetrics Department. After completing basic …