Current scientific evidence supports the recommendation to initiate or continue physical
exercise in healthy pregnant women. Group exercise programs have positive effects on …

The prevalence of prenatal anxiety has increased during the COVID-19 pandemic. Anxiety is
associated with other cardiovascular, physiological, and mental illnesses, resulting in …

Background: Many women may not be aware of the effect of exercise during pregnancy. The
objective of this study was to explore the knowledge and perceptions of the effect of exercise …

Background AMPK is considered an important protein signaling pathway that has been
shown to exert prominent cardioprotective effects on the pathophysiological mechanisms of …

Physical exercise should be part of an active lifestyle during pregnancy and the puerperium,
as shown by growing evidence on its benefits for the health of pregnant women and …

Introduction The complex process of pregnancy and childbirth significantly influences the
well‐being of both mother and child. Today all pregnant women without medical …

Self-perception of health status (quality of life) is considered one of the best indicators of
health and well-being. However, during pregnancy, it could be impacted not only by …

Background Maternal high blood pressure (BP) was associated with adverse pregnancy
outcomes. This study aimed to synthesize evidence on the association between high BP …

Background Pregnancy is often associated with a change in health behaviors, leading some
to suggest that pregnancy could be a teachable moment for lifestyle change. However, the …

Purpose: The length of labor can be caused by many factors, including inadequate
contractions, fetal factors and birth canal factors. Factors that affect labor include: power …