For most pregnant women, exercise is the last thing on their minds. After all, keeping slim while you’re expecting isn’t exactly the top priority — rather, it’s making sure your baby gets enough ...

Preschoolers, even babies, need daily exercise, the British government says in its first-ever exercise advice for its youngest citizens. In a new campaign against obesity, Britain issued guidelines on ...

New mothers can reduce the risk of developing postnatal depression if they can find time to exercise for more than an hour every week, according to a new study. Exercising for at least 80 minutes each ...

Newborn babies whose mothers exercised during their pregnancy have improved motor skills, heart function and body composition, East Carolina University researchers have found. Understanding the health ...

One of the great things about pregnancy is that it offers a seemingly plausible excuse to indulge — eat a little more dessert (why not, when you’re going to gain so much weight anyway) and dial down ...

There's no doubt, it's hard to squeeze exercise into your day when you're busy caring for a baby. To stay motivated, sometimes its best to join forces with other moms and personal trainer Hilary Hall, ...

I’ve been writing about fitness for over a decade, but nothing made me feel more like a beginner than my first few workouts after giving birth. I have vivid memories of lying next to my baby’s Moses ...

Finding the time and motivation to exercise postpartum can be a challenge, which is why I encourage new moms to find movement they can do with their baby in tow. Not only is bonding with your little ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Taller women who participate in regular physical exercise during pregnancy may deliver lighter babies, but still within the "normal" birth weight range, which could have ...