Physical activity during pregnancy and the role of theory in promoting positive behavior change: A systematic review

Background: Physical activity (PA) during pregnancy provides physical and psychological benefits for mother and child. U.S. guidelines recommend ≥30 min of moderate exercise for healthy pregnant women most days of the week; however, most women do not meet these recommendations. Theory assists in ide...

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Main Authors: Erika L. Thompson, Cheryl A. Vamos, Ellen M. Daley
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2017-06-01
Series:Journal of Sport and Health Science
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S209525461500085X