Abstract
The objectives of this prospective study were to compare physical activity in 70 normal-weight women with a body mass index (BMI) 20-25 kg/m(2), and 70 obese with a BMI ≥ 30 kg/m(2), before and during pregnancy, and to compare compliance using the pedometer. Physical activity before pregnancy was assessed by questionnaires and during pregnancy by a pedometer worn on 7 consecutive days every 4th week. Obese women were less physically active than normal-weight women both before (p
| Original language | English |
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| Journal | Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology |
| Volume | 32 |
| Issue number | 5 |
| Pages (from-to) | 430-3 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| ISSN | 0144-3615 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2012 |
Keywords
- Adult
- Body Mass Index
- Exercise
- Female
- Gestational Age
- Humans
- Obesity
- Patient Compliance
- Pregnancy
- Pregnancy Complications
- Prospective Studies
- Questionnaires
- Risk Factors
- Walking
- Weight Gain