Background This is an update of a Cochrane review first published in 2012, Issue 4.
Excessive weight gain during pregnancy is associated with poor maternal and neonatal …

Background Preterm birth is the major cause of perinatal mortality in the United States. In the
past, pregnant women have been recommended to not exercise because of presumed risks …

Objective To evaluate the effects of dietary and lifestyle interventions in pregnancy on
maternal and fetal weight and to quantify the effects of these interventions on obstetric …

Introduction Gestational hypertensive disorders, including gestational hypertension and
preeclampsia, are one of the leading causes of maternal morbidity and mortality. The aim of …

Physical exercise during pregnancy: a systematic review : Current Opinion in Obstetrics and
Gynecology Physical exercise during pregnancy: a systematic review : Current Opinion in …

Brain plasticity refers to the remarkable property of cerebral neurons to change their
structure and function in response to experience, a fundamental theoretical theme in the …

Objective To assess the physical activity levels of pregnant women and to examine the
characteristics associated with the practice of exercise and the activities of daily living during …

Background Evidence suggests that leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) during pregnancy
is associated with a reduced risk of preeclampsia, gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), and …

Background Guidelines on physical activity or exercise and pregnancy encourage pregnant
women to continue or adopt an active lifestyle during and following pregnancy. 1–3 Two …

Background It is commonly accepted that pregnancy‐related physiological changes
(circulatory, respiratory, and locomotor) negatively influence the daily physical activity of …