nulliparous pregnant women (N = 105), mean age 30.7 ± 4.0 years, pre-pregnancy BMI 23.8 ± 4.3 were randomized to either an exercise group (EG, n = 52) or a control group (CG, n = 53).

2 Research Institute of the Hospital 12 de Octubre (“i+12”), Madrid, Spain Although there is no consensus as to whether exercise is beneficial during pregnancy, most studies report it poses no risk to ...

Moderate- to vigorous-intensity physical activity (MVPA) during pregnancy is inversely associated with preterm birth i ...

Out of all the exercise classes on offer, some techniques are better for pregnant women than others. Here, we look at one more exercise designed to help women through pregnancy and get their ...

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It provides full-body exercise, enhances circulation, and helps relieve swelling, making it ideal for pregnant women seeking ...

The hesitance of obstetricians to recommend exercise to pregnant women is rooted in old-fashioned notions of pregnancy as a time of confinement. The researcher points out that pregnancy is a ...

While exercise is something that is safe for people across all ages, there are a couple of restrictions for people in special categories like those who have health conditions and pregnant women.

Women who are frequent exercisers may find that they can continue pretty much as normal in the first trimester, albeit foregoing exercise with a high risk of contact or falling, for obvious reasons.

Right nutrition would help women to get all the necessary nutrients ... that play an important role in pregnancy well-being. Consumption of protein, calcium, and fibre-rich diet is very important ...

Exercise as a daily routine can help diminish ... Low-impact strength training is one of the safest disciplines for pregnant ...

This research provides novel information on near repetition maximum lifting and acute variables, including intensity, for pregnant women engaging in resistance exercise. Yet, due to lack of ...