Purpose: To summarize the evidence from the 2018 Physical Activity Guidelines Advisory
Committee Scientific Report, including new evidence from an updated search of the effects …

Background Evidence suggests that leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) during pregnancy
is associated with a reduced risk of preeclampsia, gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), and …

Importance Interventions to reduce postpartum depression have mainly focused on
enhancing screening to increase treatment rates among women. Preventive approaches are …

Background Women are encouraged to be physically active during pregnancy. Despite
available evidence supporting antenatal physical activity to bring health benefits for both the …

Postpartum weight retention (PPWR) is a strong predictor of obesity in later life with long
term health consequences in women. Suboptimal lifestyle behaviours (eg, diet and physical …

Abstract Purpose of Review Reproductive-aged women (aged 19 to 50 years) are a key
population warranting focused research for the prevention of overweight and obesity. This …

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 …

Background Postnatal women are commonly physically inactive, and, when coupled with
depressive symptoms, barriers to physical activity can be heightened. This study aimed to 1) …

We investigated the associations between maternal dietary patterns during pregnancy and
early childhood growth trajectories and overweight/obesity risk in offspring. Maternal diet …

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 …