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...
Main Authors: | Amy Findley, Debbie M. Smith, Kathryn Hesketh, Chris Keyworth |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-01-01
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Series: | BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-019-2707-7 |
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