Governing risk, exercising caution : western medical knowledge, physical activity and pregnancy

In contemporary Western society, the messages regarding exercise during pregnancy are conflicting and confusing. Long-standing cautions about the dangers of over-exertion intermingle with entreaties to engage in moderate physical activity in order to have a healthier baby with a reduced risk of deve...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Jette, Shannon
Language:English
Published: University of British Columbia 2009
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/2429/14840