ultimate goal of pregnancy is a positive outcome--that is, a healthy mother and child. One
way fitness professionals can help pregnant women ensure a positive outcome is to …

Pregnancy is an amazing time of a woman's life, and truly shows what a woman's body can
do when bringing another life into the world. However, many women during this time are not …

The notion of physical activity during pregnancy has gained substantial momentum over the
recent years. This is likely due to the increasing number of studies that have shown what the …

After completing this chapter, you should have an understanding of the following:•
Physiological changes of pregnancy that may affect exercise.• Effects of exercise on the …

In recent years, women have become significantly more conscious about physical fitness
and have been increasingly more involved in individual and community exercise programs …

Attitudes toward exercise during pregnancy have changed dramatically over the past 20
years. Recent studies show that, in most cases, exercise is safe for both the mother and fetus …

This study explored the pregnant women's experience of exercise during pregnancy. The
objectives of the study were to establishing whether Maltese pregnant women exercise …

Abstract RECOMMENDATIONS ON EXERCISING DURING PREGNANCY AND
POSTPARTUM HAVE EVOLVED OVER THE PAST DECADES. THIS ARTICLE PROVIDES …

BACKGROUND: MORE THAN HALF A MILLION WOMEN EACH YEAR DIE OF CAUSES
RELATED TO PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH. THE MAJORITY OF DEATHS OCCUR IN …

For many years I had the opportunity to work as an exercise professional in the health and
fitness context with populations of all ages, including pregnant and postpartum women. I …