Pregnancy is a dynamic process associated with significant physiological changes in the
cardiovascular system. These changes are mechanisms that the body has adapted to meet …

Chronic diseases are major killers in the modern era. Physical inactivity is a primary cause
of most chronic diseases. The initial third of the article considers: activity and prevention …

Background Urinary incontinence (UI) is a common condition in women causing reduced
quality of life and withdrawal from fitness and exercise activities. Pregnancy and childbirth …

Abstract Objectives To develop Australian guidelines on physical activity/exercise during
pregnancy and the postpartum period. Design Critical 'umbrella'reviews of the scientific …

The purpose of this study was to determine how pregnant women in the Midwestern United
States use the internet for health information during pregnancy including information related …

Objective To investigate the effects of high intensity interval training (HIIT) on the maternal
heart, fetuses and placentas of pregnant rats. Methods Female Sprague-Dawley rats were …

Remote health monitoring is an effective method to enable tracking of at-risk patients outside
of conventional clinical settings, providing early-detection of diseases and preventive care …

Background Overweight and obesity is a significant health concern during pregnancy. Our
aim was to investigate the effect of providing antenatal dietary and lifestyle advice to women …

The rise in obesity and associated morbidity is currently one of our greatest public health
challenges. Women represent a high risk group for weight gain with associated metabolic …

Background Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) affects a significant number of women
each year. GDM is associated with a wide range of adverse outcomes for women and their …