A University of Massachusetts Amherst public health researcher has updated and validated the widely used Pregnancy Physical Activity Questionnaire (PPAQ) to improve the measurement performance of this ...

Maternal physical activity before and during pregnancy is associated with improved neurodevelopmental outcomes in children, particularly motor function between age 6 months and 1 year. Among 38,219 ...

The research is being presented at the Joint Congress of ESPE and ESE in Copenhagen Denmark, 10-13 May 2025. Boys born to mothers who have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) or who have higher levels of ...

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends physical activity and exercise during pregnancy, yet many pregnant patients are not provided with adequate exercise recommendations. ...

Prenatal supplements nourish both mother and baby, helping fill vitamin and mineral deficiencies in the mother while supporting a healthy pregnancy and strong fetal development throughout every stage ...

Having a physical disability doesn't typically affect your chances of getting pregnant, or of carrying and delivering a baby. But depending on the nature of your disability, you may be more prone to ...

Researchers are studying whether taking extra vitamin D during pregnancy could affect their babies’ brain development.