The perceived benefit of exercise among pregnant women

SUMMARY

Based on the knowledge of pregnant women towards exercises indicates that knowledge of pregnant mothers is a major factor in determining the extent of utilization of benefits of exercise. According to them, the educational status of pregnant mothers is an influencing determinant in the effective utilization of maternal and child healthFor perceived benefit studies have shown that prenatal exercise is of great benefit to both the mother and the foetus in order to reduce risks of disorders associated with pregnancy on them (Clap & Rizzle, 2016). and the nature and magnitude of these changes depend on the type, frequency of the exercise, exercise intensity, duration of exercise performed especially during the prenatal period.