Tag: Pregnancy and exercise

Researchers Find Walkable Communities Are Healthier for Both Mom and Baby

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Pregnant women that live in walkable communities—with more sidewalks, parks and walking paths—not only engage in more physical activity but are also more likely to experience favorable birth outcomes, according to research from the University of New Hampshire.

Exercise During Pregnancy: A Prescription for Improved Maternal/Fetal Well-being

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Evidence now supports the safety and health benefits of prenatal physical activity for pregnant women. Therefore, it is critical that women and exercise professionals shift their individual and collective perspective of prenatal physical activity away from the potential risks of…