For most pregnant women, exercise is the last thing on their minds. After all, keeping slim while you’re expecting isn’t exactly the top priority — rather, it’s making sure your baby gets enough ...

Background: Birth weight plays an important role in infant mortality and morbidity, childhood development, and adult health. To date there are contradictory results regarding the role of physical ...

April 6, 2010 — Exercise during pregnancy is linked to a modest reduction in offspring birth weight, according to the results of a community-based, randomized controlled trial reported online March 24 ...

Exercise – walking, aerobics, strength training, swimming – proved most effective in countering gestational diabetes, researchers said.

The risk of asthma in the child can be reduced by nearly half if the mother engages in active physical exercise at least three times a week during pregnancy, compared to a child of a mother who is ...

Based on a study published in the International Journal of Women’s Health. At a time when your body is changing, it’s natural ...

One of the great things about pregnancy is that it offers a seemingly plausible excuse to indulge — eat a little more dessert (why not, when you’re going to gain so much weight anyway) and dial down ...

Objective Resistance training (RT) has wide-ranging health benefits that may extend to pregnancy. This systematic review aimed to evaluate the influence of RT as a sole intervention or as part of a ...

Pregnancy is one of the most intense physical challenges a person can go through, so it's important to take things easy. With that being said, you still want to stay reasonably active. You may not ...

Pregnancy is a time of joy and anticipation, but it also comes with its unique challenges, especially when it comes to maintaining physical health. Exercise during pregnancy is crucial for both the ...

Yes, you can swim during pregnancy but there are some safety issues to know. Experts weigh in. Whether you adore leisurely days by the pool, have a resort booked for a babymoon, or love doing laps, ...