The Need to Objectively Measure Physical Activity During Pregnancy: Considerations for Clinical Research and Public Health Impact.
Engaging in recommended levels of physical activity during pregnancy can provide a host of physical and mental health benefits for the expecting mother and her child. However, methodological issues related to physical activity measurement have plagued many studies examining the effects of physical a...
| Publicado en: | Maternal & Child Health Journal Vol. 22; no. 5; pp. 637 - 642 |
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Springer Nature
May2018
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