Question What are the attitudes, barriers and enablers to physical activity perceived by
pregnant women? Design In a systematic literature review, eight electronic databases were …

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

Purpose. In this review, we provide researchers and practitioners with an overview of the
physical activity and pregnancy literature to promote prenatal physical activity, improve …

Background Obesity during pregnancy is associated with increased risk of gestational
diabetes mellitus (GDM) and other complications. Physical activity is a modifiable lifestyle …

The purpose of this study was to determine how pregnant women in the Midwestern United
States use the internet for health information during pregnancy including information related …

A healthy lifestyle that includes physical activity has numerous positive effects on the mother
and child during and after pregnancy. In this context physical activity plays a central role due …

Background Obesity and overweight are considered risk factors for a range of adverse
outcomes, including stillbirth. This study aims to identify factors reported by women …

Background Notwithstanding the benefits of physical activity (PA) during pregnancy,
anecdotal evidence suggests ignorance, unscientific beliefs, and lack of awareness about …

Background Evidence suggests physical activity often declines during pregnancy, however
explanations for the decline are not well understood. The aim of this study was to identify …

Background Women who are pregnant and healthy are recommended to do 30 minutes or
more of light to moderate exercise a day on most, if not all, days of the week. However, only …