Exercise During Pregnancy: What Do OB/GYNs Believe and Practice? A Descriptive Analysis

• Main Authors: Rachael K. Nelson (Author), Selina M. Hafner (Author), Alyssa C. Cook (Author), Natalie J. Sterner (Author), Erin L. Butler (Author), Brooke E. Jakiemiec (Author), William A. Saltarelli (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Mary Ann Liebert, 2022-02-01T00:00:00Z.
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Introduction: Although regular exercise is recommended during non-complicated pregnancies to promote maternal and fetal/infant health, estimates suggest that only 15% of expectant mothers achieve current exercise recommendations. Although lack of motivation and fear related to potential fetal injury...