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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Language: | English |
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University of British Columbia
2009
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Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/2429/14840 |