The aim of this study was to examine the level of physical activity during pregnancy in
different populations worldwide. An intensive search was carried out from February until May …

Background Pregnancy is an important phase in a woman's life, with health status at this
stage affecting both the woman and her child's life. Global evidence suggests that many …

Background “Is pregnancy opportunity or a barrier for engaging in exercise”. Maternal health
still is a top priority in sub-Saharan Africa including Ethiopia. Participation in exercises …

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 …

Abstract Introduction Women in Ethiopia prefer sedentary behavior and are physically
inactive during pregnancy; this increases the risks of pregnancy-related complications …

Physical activity participation during pregnancy confers many maternal and foetal health
benefits to the woman and her infant and is recommended by various health bodies and …

Background Participating in physical exercise enhances the physical and mental health of
pregnant women. Preventing excessive weight gain, decreasing gestational hypertension …

Background: The consequences of physical inactivity during pregnancy are one of the major
problems among pregnant women in Saudi. To explore the pattern of exercise and to know …

Background Physical inactivity in pregnancy has been associated with excessive gestational
weight gain, hypertensive disorders, gestational diabetes mellitus and postpartum …

Aim Usually physical activity (PA) declines from pre-pregnancy to different pregnancy
trimesters. This study aimed to evaluate the patterns of PA and its related factors in pregnant …