Background The barriers to prenatal physical activity and exercise have been widely
reported in the literature, highlighting context-specific challenges. However, generally …

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 …

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: Facility-based and context-specific interventions to promote physical activity
(PA) among pregnant women from economically underprivileged communities remain …

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

The benefits of physical activity (PA) during pregnancy are widely reported; however, PA
practice is seemingly not a valued habit among pregnant women attending public antenatal …

Earlier studies conducted in Africa have generally generated evidence that women in low
income countries have a high physical workload that is sustained during pregnancy. This …

Women rarely participate in physical activity during pregnancy, despite scientific evidence
emphasising its importance. This study sought to develop an intervention strategy to …

Background Despite the benefits of physical activity during pregnancy, the physiological and
psychological changes that occur during this unique period may put women at greater risk of …

Background: Although physical activity during pregnancy may be beneficial, the prenatal
period is a vulnerable time for decreasing physical activity levels and increasing sedentary …