Pregnant women are encouraged to reduce sitting time and replace it with physical activity.
Complications arising during pregnancy include gestational hypertension, preeclampsia …

Traditionally, one of the primary concerns regarding exercise during pregnancy has been
the potential of reducing gestational age and increasing the likelihood of preterm delivery …

Background Preterm birth is the leading cause of infant morbidity and mortality worldwide.
Elevated levels of oxidative stress have been associated with an increased risk of delivering …

The aim of the foregoing study was to assess whether physical activity during pregnancy
affects the occurrence of anxiety and depression during pregnancy, postpartum and 6 …

Purpose Anxiety is a common mental health issue during pregnancy. Moreover, women with
gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) seem to have to cope with higher levels of anxiety …

Background: Excessive gestational weight gain (EGWG) and anxiety are comorbid
conditions that increase the risk of adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes. This study was …

Women's pregnancy increases the odds of developing anxiety, depression, and low self-
esteem. Physical activity can reduce the severity of maternal mental disorders and …

Background Perinatal anxiety (PNA), anxiety that occurs during pregnancy and/or up to 12
months postpartum, is estimated to affect up to 21% of women, and may impact negatively …

Obesity and overweight attributed to poor nutrition and a lack of physical activity increasingly
become a serious problem among women of reproductive age [1]. Pregnancy is considered …

Results The results of this study showed a statistically significant difference between the two
groups in terms of trait anxiety (25.84±3.45 vs. 57.38±8.07; p< 0.05) and state anxiety …