Annals of Clinical and Laboratory Science, Vol 15, Issue 2, 91-99
Copyright © 1985 by Association of Clinical Scientists
Exercise during pregnancy--potential fetal and placental metabolic effects
DR Bonds
and
M Delivoria-Papadopoulos
Exercise during pregnancy has become an important topic with the recent popularity of physical fitness programs among the non-pregnant population. Various physiological effects of exercise have been reported in several animal species, and there are some reports of physiological effects in pregnant women which will be reviewed.