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

Regular physical activity is associated with improved physiological, metabolic and
psychological parameters, and with reduced risk of morbidity and mortality. Current …

Objective To assess the physical activity levels of pregnant women and to examine the
characteristics associated with the practice of exercise and the activities of daily living during …

ABSTRACT PRICE, BB, SB AMINI, and K. KAPPELER. Exercise in Pregnancy: Effect on
Fitness and Obstetric Outcomes—A Randomized Trial. Med. Sci. Sports Exerc., Vol. 44, No …

Background Performing exercise with medium intensity has positive effects on the maternal
health. The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of Pilates exercise program …

Objective The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of structured physical exercise
programs during pregnancy on the course of labor and delivery. Study Design We …

Objective: In this study, the authors assessed the effects of a structured, moderate-intensity
exercise program during the entire length of pregnancy on a woman's method of delivery …

Objectives. Yoga is used for a variety of immunological, neuromuscular, psychological, and
pain conditions. Recent studies indicate that it may be effective in improving pregnancy …

Background: The problem of an inadequate level of physical activity (PA) is important in the
context of its relationship with the quality of life (QoL) of pregnant women. The aim of this …

Evidence suggests that maternal and fetal immune dysfunction may impact fetal brain
development and could play a role in neurodevelopmental disorders, although the definitive …