Question What are the attitudes, barriers and enablers to physical activity perceived by
pregnant women? Design In a systematic literature review, eight electronic databases were …

Background It is still largely unknown whether physical activity (PA) during pregnancy may
be useful to avert subsequent postpartum depression (PPD). We conducted a systematic …

Background Physical activity significantly influences health-related behaviors,
encompassing physical and mental well-being. Physical activity has been linked to …

Excess gestational weight gain is associated with short‐and long‐term pregnancy
complications. Although a healthy diet and physical activity during pregnancy are …

Objectives Identify perceived barriers to leisure-time physical activity during pregnancy to
inform future interventions aimed at improving physical activity levels in pregnancy. Design …

Background Pregnancy is a good time to develop healthy lifestyle habits including regular
exercise and good nutrition. Programs of physical exercise for pregnant women have been …

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 …

Background. Engagement in physical exercise in pregnancy is hamstrung by safety
concerns, skepticism about usefulness, and limited individualized prescription guidelines …

Background Pregnant women are generally more motivated to change their lifestyle habits
compared with non-pregnant women. However, the ability to change these habits depends …

Walking is the most commonly chosen type of physical activity (PA) during pregnancy and
provides several health benefits to both mother and child. National initiatives have promoted …