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 ...

Pregnancy comes with a lot of questions, at the top of that list is often; Do I have to stop going to the gym?

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 ...

Regular physical activity benefits both the pregnant woman and the baby without increasing risks like miscarriage, low birth ...

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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 ...

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 ...

Fitness pregnant woman doing squats for strengthen pelvic floor muscles and legs. Healthy pregnancy exercise. Regular exercise during pregnancy can cut a child’s risk of asthma by nearly half Kids ...

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, ...