It is known that physical activity before and during pregnancy is associated with health
benefits for both the mother and fetus. The WHO recommends a minimum of 150 min per …

Regular physical activity during and after pregnancy has beneficial effects for mother and
child. German recommendations for physical activity during pregnancy are still missing. We …

Background Physical activity during pregnancy is generally considered safe and beneficial
for both the pregnant woman and her fetus. The overall aim was to investigate pregnant …

Objective This paper aimed at providing a critical analysis of data on the risks associated
with physical activity of women during their pregnancy. Methods Cochrane Library, Google …

Objectives The aim of this article is to provide a comprehensive literature review, gathering
the strongest evidence about the risks and benefits and the prescription of physical exercise …

Multiple guidelines and definitions of physical activity (PA) have been used to study the
benefits of activity during pregnancy. The different guidelines lead to a wide range of …

Purpose To explore information available in the literature about the possible benefits
resulting from physical activity (PA) in non-risky pregnant women, repercussion on maternal …

Reduced physical activity in pregnancy is often associated with a progressive increase of
chronic metabolic disease and to an enhanced risk for the child. The majority of women are …

Physical activity is recommended during pregnancy, although strong evidence on
reproductive health is lacking. We present exercise habits and predictors of exercise during …

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 …