Exploring womens’ experiences and decision making about physical activity during pregnancy and following birth: a qualitative study

Exploring womens’ experiences and decision making about physical activity during pregnancy and following birth: a qualitative study

Abstract Background Physical activity (PA) tends to decline during pregnancy, and remains low in the early postpartum period, despite the known physical and psychological benefits. This study aimed to explore: (1) women’s experiences of PA during pregnancy and following birth; and (2) decision-makin...

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Main Authors: Amy Findley, Debbie M. Smith, Kathryn Hesketh, Chris Keyworth
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-01-01
Series:BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Subjects:
Physical activity
Pregnancy
Decision making
Postpartum
Qualitative
Thematic analysis
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-019-2707-7

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-019-2707-7

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