Babies of mothers who exercise three days a week may get a jump on early brain development, according to a study released at the Society for Neuroscience meeting here on Sunday. A team of researchers ...

My pregnant patients always ask me: “Can I exercise while I am pregnant?” The answer is, yes, yes, yes! But before you start, it’s imperative that you clear it with your doctor. There are certain ...

Background Clinical guidelines recommend pregnant women without contraindication engage in regular physical activity. This is based on extensive evidence demonstrating the safety and benefits of ...

During pregnancy some women begin to question themselves if it is a good idea continuing with exercise. For some time, everyone had the idea expectant mothers shouldn’t exercise or make certain ...

Most of us already know that exercising regularly works wonders for the mind and body. From boosting energy and busting stress to improving cardiovascular health and strengthening muscles and bones, ...

Objective The purpose of this review was to investigate the relationship between prenatal exercise, and low back (LBP), pelvic girdle (PGP) and lumbopelvic (LBPP) pain. Design Systematic review with ...

Pregnant women who exercise can significantly lower the risk of undergoing cesarean sections and giving birth to large babies, a study has found. Prenatal exercise has been suggested to be a means to ...

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) - Researchers in Canada have discovered that expectant moms can give their babies a boost in life just by keeping fit while pregnant – and all it takes is a half hour a day.

Two new guidelines from the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG) emphasize the need for exercise during pregnancy and the post-postpartum period to prevent or correct maternal weight ...

A free, ongoing prenatal fitness class demonstrates how effective fitness can be to mothers' health and well-being as well as babies'. "This class is a workout and a support group for pregnant women," ...