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 …

Although there is no consensus as to whether exercise is beneficial during pregnancy, most
studies report it poses no risk to either the mother or the fetus, and many suggest it to be …

Maternal–fetal attachment (MFA) has been associated with health practices during
pregnancy, but less is known about this relationship in low‐income women, and no …

Exercise and physical activity have been studied and suggested as a way to reduce or
minimize the effects of pre‐eclampsia. Our aim was to evaluate the association between …

Background Regular physical activity (PA) has health benefits, including reducing the risk of
complications during pregnancy. In Ethiopia, little is known about PA status and its …

Objectives We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to assess the effects of
physical activity in preventing gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). Search strategy We …

Physical activity (PA) is safe for most pregnant women, improving both maternal fitness and
birth outcomes. Despite evidence of benefits, most pregnant women eliminate or reduce PA …

Background. Women who are overweight or obese during pregnancy are at increased risk of
a number of adverse pregnancy outcomes. Objective. To review the literature systematically …

Overweight and obesity have significant implications during pregnancy and childbirth. The
objective of this review was to provide a comprehensive overview of the effect of physical …

Background Increased physical activity has been recommended as an important lifestyle
modification for the prevention and control of hypertension. Walking is a low‐cost form of …