Physical activity and pregnancy: time for guidance in the UK

Hamish Reid; Ralph Smith; Catherine Calderwood; Charlie Foster

doi:10.1136/bjsports-2016-097216

Physical activity and pregnancy: time for guidance in the UK

Hamish Reid^*, Ralph Smith, Catherine Calderwood, Charlie Foster

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Abstract

Regular physical activity during pregnancy has a positive impact on pregnancy outcomes and fetomaternal health.1–3 Pregnancy also offers the chance to increase physical activity and sustain this healthy behaviour beyond childbirth. Health behaviours established during childhood can last across the life course, so physical activity interventions during pregnancy may provide a powerful opportunity for population change.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	1511-1512
Number of pages	2
Journal	British Journal of Sports Medicine
Volume	51
Issue number	21
Early online date	20 Feb 2017
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2016-097216
Publication status	Published - 30 Nov 2017

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physical activity
pregnancy
healthcare guidance

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