Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) among pregnant women increases the risk of both short-
term and long-term complications, such as birth complications, babies large for gestational …

Abstract Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) is associated with adverse health outcomes
during pregnancy and beyond. Previous randomized controlled trials of exercise …

Purpose A prevalence of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is approximately three times
higher than the global rate in the UAE. However, it has not yet been studied whether a 12 …

The aim was to analyze the knowledge and experience of women regarding physical activity
during their latest pregnancy. An anonymous questionnaire was completed electronically, in …

OBJECTIVE To estimate the effects of exercise during the first trimester on the risks of
abnormal screening and gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). RESEARCH DESIGN AND …

BACKGROUND: Exercising during pregnancy has various benefits for the mother and the
fetus, but there are controversial results about its effect on labor and delivery. Therefore, the …

Global transition into healthy urban living requires active engagement by planners to
understand the physical and social dimensions that underpin healthy living in urban …

Before and during pregnancy, women often aim to improve their lifestyle so as to provide a
healthier environment for their developing child. It remains unresolved, however, as to …

Background The barriers to prenatal physical activity and exercise have been widely
reported in the literature, highlighting context-specific challenges. However, generally …

Objective: Pre-pregnancy obesity and suboptimal gestational weight gain are on the rise
globally and are independently associated with several maternal and neonatal …