Pregnant Irish women not getting enough exercise, say researchers

IRISH women are not getting enough exercise during pregnancy, research has found.

Pregnant Irish women not getting enough exercise, say researchers

Three-quarters of expectant mothers are failing to keep fit and 12% are not doing even a basic workout or walking.

Researchers from University College Dublin and the National Maternity Hospital, Holles Street, say that some mums-to-be, and even healthcare professionals, wrongly believe that exercise during pregnancy can harm the child’s development.

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