Substantial benefits can be gained by participating in regular physical exercise, however
only a minority of women meet current pregnancy exercise recommendations and there is …

Addressing optimal maternal weight and exercise during the preconception period and
pregnancy CP Moutos1;, V. Lozovyy1, SM Clark1 1Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology …

Women's appearances are often judged by stringent, societal expectations, notably that of
the thin-ideal. Pregnancy presents a definitive, yet naturally-occurring deviation from this …

Objectives: The benefits of physical activity during and after pregnancy are well established.
However, activity levels decline substantially in both inactive and active women. There is …

Introduction: Sedentary time is associated with increased risk of type 2 diabetes, but the
association between sedentary time and gestational diabetes (GDM) has not been tested …

Teenage pregnancy is more prevalent in areas of high obesity, compared to areas where
obesity levels are low. Risks associated with maternal obesity in pregnant teenagers include …

A cross sectional descriptive survey was conducted to determine the attitude of pregnant
women towards antenatal exercise in Enugu state, Nigeria. The study population consisted …

INTRODUÇÃO: O declínio no nível de atividade física durante a gravidez está relacionado a
várias complicações relacionadas à gravidez. Portanto, a atividade física regular durante a …

Background: Recommendations regarding intensity, duration and type of exercise during
pregnancy vary worldwide. Most research on exercise during pregnancy investigates the …

Excessive gestational weight gain (GWG) has significant public health implications due to
the increased risk of birth complications and cesarean section, and ultimately, increased …