Objective To synthesise the evidence on the overall and differential effects of interventions
based on diet and physical activity during pregnancy, primarily on gestational weight gain …

Background Preterm birth is the major cause of perinatal mortality in the United States. In the
past, pregnant women have been recommended to not exercise because of presumed risks …

Background The prevalence of all pregnancies with some form of hypertension can be up to
10%, with the rates of diagnosis varying according to the country and population studied and …

Introduction Gestational hypertensive disorders, including gestational hypertension and
preeclampsia, are one of the leading causes of maternal morbidity and mortality. The aim of …

Background It is commonly accepted that pregnancy‐related physiological changes
(circulatory, respiratory, and locomotor) negatively influence the daily physical activity of …

OBJECTIVE: To estimate the influence of structured prenatal exercise on newborn birth
weight, macrosomia, and growth restriction. DATA SOURCES: A structured search of …

Objective To understand what evidence exists with regard to maternal and offspring benefits
of aerobic and/or resistance training during pregnancy. Methods Systematic review of RCTs …

Objective This study aimed to provide, through an umbrella review, an overview of the effect
of single exercise interventions during pregnancy on gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) …

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 …

Pregnancy is a unique time when many mothers gain awareness of their lifestyle and its
impacts on the fetus. High-quality care during pregnancy is needed to identify possible …