Background Physical activity is essential to maternal and infant health. Healthcare
professionals should inform pregnant women about benefits of physical activity to prevent …

Background: Interventions to promote a healthy diet, physical activity, and weight
management during pregnancy are increasingly embracing digital technologies. Although …

Women with maternal obesity, an unhealthy lifestyle before and during pregnancy and
excess gestational weight gain have an increased risk of adverse pregnancy and birth …

Background The aim of this study was to understand how physical activity and sedentary
behaviour levels of pregnant women with gestational diabetes in the UK have been affected …

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 …

Introduction Physical activity is recommended for healthy pregnant women. Clinical practice
guidelines vary with regard to initial time, duration, or type of physical activity that is …

Background Notwithstanding the benefits of physical activity (PA) during pregnancy,
anecdotal evidence suggests ignorance, unscientific beliefs, and lack of awareness about …

Physical activity is known to decline during pregnancy and the postnatal period, yet physical
activity is recommended during this time due to the significant health benefits for mothers …

Background Physical activity (PA) tends to decline during pregnancy, and remains low in the
early postpartum period, despite the known physical and psychological benefits. This study …

Background: Despite scientific evidence on prenatal physical activity and exercise,
synthesized evidence is lacking on the provision of prenatal physical activity and exercise …