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 More than two‐thirds of pregnant women experience low‐back pain and almost
one‐fifth experience pelvic pain. The two conditions may occur separately or together (low …

Objective The purpose of this review was to investigate the relationship between prenatal
exercise, and low back (LBP), pelvic girdle (PGP) and lumbopelvic (LBPP) pain. Design …

OBJECTIVE Given the role of gut microbiota in regulating metabolism, probiotics
administered during pregnancy might prevent gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). This …

The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to assess the effect of exercise in
population-based interventions to prevent low back pain (LBP) and associated disability …

Background and objective The effect of exercise in prevention of low back and pelvic girdle
pain during pregnancy is uncertain. This study aimed to assess the effect of exercise on low …

Purpose Physical activity (PA) typically declines throughout pregnancy. Low levels of PA are
associated with excessive weight gain and subsequently increase risk of pre-eclampsia …

Objective This guideline will review key aspects in the pregnancy care of women with
obesity. Part I will focus on pre-conception and pregnancy care. Part II will focus on team …

Background Obesity is increasing in the child-bearing population as are the rates of
gestational diabetes. Gestational diabetes is associated with higher rates of Cesarean …

Objective to examine the effects of supervised group exercise on maternal psychological
outcomes and commonly reported pregnancy complaints. Design an observer-blinded …