Exercise-Exposed Fetuses Have Improved Breathing Movements In Utero, A Marker For Healthy Development

Exercise has many benefits for adults, teens, and youngsters. It is less clear what benefit, if any, exercise may have during fetal growth during gestation. Now that scientists have determined that, generally speaking, maternal exercise poses no significant risk to a fetus, studies are underway to examine the mother/fetus/exercise/health connection. One important study is now complete.

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Filed under: Obesity / Weight Loss / Fitness on April 18th, 2009