Perceived barriers to and suggested interventions for physical activity during pregnancy among participants of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) in Southern California

Abstract Background The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recommends that pregnant women engage in at least 20 to 30 min of moderate-intensity physical activity on most days of the week. Regular exercise during pregnancy is associated with many benefits for the mother and th...

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Main Authors: Maria Koleilat, Nancy Vargas, Victoria vanTwist, Gergana Damianova Kodjebacheva
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-01-01
Series:BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Subjects:
WIC
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-021-03553-7