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 ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Exercising three times weekly while pregnant decreased the risk for asthma in children. Prepregnancy exercise ...

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 ...

Physical activity benefits pregnant women. Regular exercise reduces discomforts like backaches and improves sleep. Safe exercises include walking and prenatal yoga. Consult a doctor before starting ...

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 ...

Kids have a 46% lower risk of asthma if their mom worked out three or more times a week This risk reduction is comparable to a parent quitting smoking during pregnancy MONDAY, Oct. 14, 2024 (HealthDay ...

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The best exercises recommended during pregnancy are low impact aerobics, calisthenics, slow gymnastic movements specially tailored for pregnancy, Kegel exercises, yoga and relaxation techniques. The ...