Physical Activity in Physiological Pregnancy
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Physical Activity and Exercise Recommendations in Pregnancy; a Review Study
Many women today tend to exercise during pregnancy. Given the importance of this period of life, the present study was conducted to investigate the effects of exercise on pregnancy and the recommendations that should be considered. According to studies, despite physiological and anatomical changes in pregnancy, physical activity in improving cardiovascular fitness, preventing overweight, preven...
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عنوان ژورنال: Nursing and Public Health
سال: 2016
ISSN: 2082-9876
DOI: 10.17219/pzp/60918