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Physiology of Prenatal Exercise and Fetal Development

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  • © 2012

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Authors:
  1. Linda E. May

    1. and Biosciences, Kansas City University of Medicine, Kansas City, USA

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  • Explores the newest research findings on how exercise influences the fetus in utero and beyond
  • Examines the relationship between maternal activity level and fetal, birth, and neonatal effects
  • Describes current findings of how maternal exercise throughout gestation influences fetal development of key organ systems
  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Part of the book series: SpringerBriefs in Physiology (BRIEFSPHYSIOL)

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Table of contents (6 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-viii
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  2. Maternal Exercise Throughout Gestation and Fetal Development

    • Linda E. May
    Pages 1-9

  3. Effects of Maternal Exercise on Labor and Delivery

    • Linda E. May
    Pages 11-14

  4. Fetal and Postnatal Growth and Development

    • Linda E. May
    Pages 15-18

  5. Effect on Postnatal Health and Beyond

    • Linda E. May
    Pages 19-23

  6. What are the Barriers to and What is OK for an Exercise Study

    • Linda E. May
    Pages 25-33

  7. Conclusions

    • Linda E. May
    Pages 35-36

  8. Back Matter

    Pages 37-44
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About this book

This new SpringerBrief in Physiology explores the newest research findings on how exercise influences the fetus in utero and beyond.  Physiology of Prenatal Exercise and Fetal Development reviews the current findings of how maternal exercise throughout gestation influences fetal development of key organ systems, and also encompasses the relationship between maternal activity level and fetal, birth, and neonatal effects.  This information will help researchers and scientists better understand the physiological effects of exercise during pregnancy on offspring development.

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“This short book details the impact of maternal exercise on the developing baby. The purpose is to show the potential benefits and the absence of harm of expectant mothers engaging in light exercise in the perinatal period. This is a worthwhile objective and the author does a good job of achieving it. … There are few if any books detailing the impact of exercise in pregnancy, and this book has great potential.” (Anthony Shanks, Doody’s Review Service, July, 2012)

Authors and Affiliations

  • and Biosciences, Kansas City University of Medicine, Kansas City, USA

    Linda E. May

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