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 …

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 …

Objective: Longitudinal changes in physical activity (PA) and sedentary behavior patterns
from preconception to postpartum are not fully characterized. We examined changes and …

Objective To determine the influence of pre-pregnancy maternal BMI and increases in
maternal weight during pregnancy on perinatal and child outcomes at birth and at 5 years …

Objective: Current exercise guidelines recommend women to exercise throughout
pregnancy, and the benefits are well documented. Still, there is an increasing decline of …

Background and aims Studies regarding dietary patterns and cardiometabolic risk markers
during pregnancy are scarce. The aim of the present study was to analyse whether different …

Background Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is one of the most common medical
disorders in pregnancy. Evidence has demonstrated that moderate-intensity physical activity …

Background: Nutritional quality during pregnancy is crucial for mother and child health and
their short/long-term outcomes. The aim of this study is to evaluate the adherence to …

Physical activity during pregnancy has numerous health benefits for the woman and the
foetus. The current study investigated physical activity engagement and its predictors among …

Background: Diet during pregnancy is a key factor in the success of pregnancy. However,
several studies have found pregnant women have low adherence to dietary …