Search Results - "MOTTOLA, MICHELLE F."

Exercise during pregnancy protects against hypertension and macrosomia: randomized clinical trial by Barakat, Ruben, PhD, Pelaez, Mireia, PhD, Cordero, Yaiza, PhD, Perales, Maria, PhD, Lopez, Carmina, MSc, Coteron, Javier, PhD, Mottola, Michelle F., PhD, FACSM

“…Background The prevalence of all pregnancies with some form of hypertension can be up to 10%, with the rates of diagnosis varying according to the country and…”
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Prenatal exercise for the prevention of gestational diabetes mellitus and hypertensive disorders of pregnancy: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Davenport, Margie H, Ruchat, Stephanie-May, Poitras, Veronica J, Jaramillo Garcia, Alejandra, Gray, Casey E, Barrowman, Nick, Skow, Rachel J, Meah, Victoria L, Riske, Laurel, Sobierajski, Frances, James, Marina, Kathol, Amariah J, Nuspl, Megan, Marchand, Andree-Anne, Nagpal, Taniya S, Slater, Linda G, Weeks, Ashley, Adamo, Kristi B, Davies, Gregory A, Barakat, Ruben, Mottola, Michelle F

“…Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), gestational hypertension (GH) and pre-eclampsia (PE) are associated with short and long-term health issues for mother and…”
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The 'new normal' includes online prenatal exercise: exploring pregnant women's experiences during the pandemic and the role of virtual group fitness on maternal mental health by Silva-Jose, Cristina, Nagpal, Taniya S, Coterón, Javier, Barakat, Ruben, Mottola, Michelle F

“…Prenatal anxiety and depressive symptoms have significantly increased since the onset of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic In addition, home confinement…”
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Be Healthy in Pregnancy (BHIP): A Randomized Controlled Trial of Nutrition and Exercise Intervention from Early Pregnancy to Achieve Recommended Gestational Weight Gain by Atkinson, Stephanie A, Maran, Atherai, Dempsey, Kendra, Perreault, Maude, Vanniyasingam, Thuva, Phillips, Stuart M, Hutton, Eileen K, Mottola, Michelle F, Wahoush, Olive, Xie, Feng, Thabane, Lehana

“…A randomized two-arm prospective superiority trial tested the efficacy of a novel structured and monitored nutrition (bi-weekly counselling for individualized…”
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The important role of physical activity in the prevention and management of gestational diabetes mellitus by Ruchat, Stephanie-May, Mottola, Michelle F.

“…Summary The actual pathophysiology behind gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is still unclear, but a deterioration in insulin resistance beyond that induced…”
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Experiences regarding nutrition and exercise among women during early postpartum: a qualitative grounded theory study by Murray-Davis, Beth, Grenier, Lindsay, Atkinson, Stephanie A, Mottola, Michelle F, Wahoush, Olive, Thabane, Lehana, Xie, Feng, Vickers-Manzin, Jennifer, Moore, Caroline, Hutton, Eileen K

“…Excess gestational weight gain has long- and short-term implications for women and children, and postpartum weight retention is associated with an increased…”
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Machine learning-based predictive modeling of resilience to stressors in pregnant women during COVID-19: A prospective cohort study by Nichols, Emily S, Pathak, Harini S, Bgeginski, Roberta, Mottola, Michelle F, Giroux, Isabelle, Van Lieshout, Ryan J, Mohsenzadeh, Yalda, Duerden, Emma G

“…During the COVID-19 pandemic, pregnant women have been at high risk for psychological distress. Lifestyle factors may be modifiable elements to help reduce and…”
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Structured diet and exercise guidance in pregnancy to improve health in women and their offspring: study protocol for the Be Healthy in Pregnancy (BHIP) randomized controlled trial by Perreault, Maude, Atkinson, Stephanie A, Mottola, Michelle F, Phillips, Stuart M, Bracken, Keyna, Hutton, Eileen K, Xie, Feng, Meyre, David, Morassut, Rita E, Prapavessis, Harry, Thabane, Lehana

“…Evidence from epidemiological and animal studies support the concept of programming fetal, neonatal, and adult health in response to in utero exposures such as…”
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Prenatal and postpartum maternal mental health and neonatal motor outcomes during the COVID-19 pandemic by Papadopoulos, Alissa, Nichols, Emily S., Mohsenzadeh, Yalda, Giroux, Isabelle, Mottola, Michelle F., Van Lieshout, Ryan J., Duerden, Emma G.

“…•Prenatal stress during natural disasters is associated with adverse neonatal motor outcomes.•The association of maternal depression and stress during the…”
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Assessment of physical fitness during pregnancy: validity and reliability of fitness tests, and relationship with maternal and neonatal health – a systematic review by Romero-Gallardo, Lidia, Roldan Reoyo, Olga, Castro-Piñero, Jose, May, Linda E, Ocón-Hernández, Olga, Mottola, Michelle F, Aparicio, Virginia A, Soriano-Maldonado, Alberto

“…ObjectivesTo systematically review studies evaluating one or more components of physical fitness (PF) in pregnant women, to answer two research questions: (1)…”
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Exercise Prescription for Overweight and Obese Women: Pregnancy and Postpartum by Mottola, Michelle F., PhD, FACSM

“…Once a low-risk pregnancy has been established, walking in combination with nutritional control may be effective in preventing excessive weight gain in…”
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Depression in pregnant women with and without COVID-19 by Papadopoulos, Alissa, Nichols, Emily S., Mohsenzadeh, Yalda, Giroux, Isabelle, Mottola, Michelle F., Van Lieshout, Ryan J., Duerden, Emma G.

“…Evidence suggests that pregnant women who test positive for COVID-19 may develop more severe illness than non-pregnant women and may be at greater risk for…”
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Measuring Adherence to a Nutrition and Exercise Lifestyle Intervention: Is Program Adherence Related to Excessive Gestational Weight Gain? by Nagpal, Taniya S., Prapavessis, Harry, Campbell, Christina, Mottola, Michelle F.

“…To identify adherence required to achieve target health outcome(s) in nutrition and/or exercise interventions, a measurement tool that tracks objective and…”
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Evaluating Evidence-Based Content, Features of Exercise Instruction, and Expert Involvement in Physical Activity Apps for Pregnant Women: Systematic Search and Content Analysis by Hayman, Melanie J, Alfrey, Kristie-Lee, Waters, Kim, Cannon, Summer, Mielke, Gregore I, Keating, Shelley E, Mena, Gabriela P, Mottola, Michelle F, Evenson, Kelly R, Davenport, Margie H, Barlow, S Ariel, Budzynski-Seymour, Emily, Comardelle, Natalie, Dickey, Madison, Harrison, Cheryce L, Kebbe, Maryam, Moholdt, Trine, Moran, Lisa J, Nagpal, Taniya S, Schoeppe, Stephanie, Alley, Stephanie, Brown, Wendy J, Williams, Susan, Vincze, Lisa

“…Guidelines for physical activity and exercise during pregnancy recommend that all women without contraindications engage in regular physical activity to…”
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Exercise Is Associated with a Reduction in Gestational Diabetes Mellitus by CORDERO, YAIZA, MOTTOLA, MICHELLE F, VARGAS, JUANA, BLANCO, MAITE, BARAKAT, RUBÉN

“…PURPOSEThe objective of this study is to assess the effectiveness of a maternal exercise program (land/aquatic activities, both aerobic and muscular…”
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Activity Restriction and Hospitalization in Pregnancy: Can Bed-Rest Exercise Prevent Deconditioning? A Narrative Review by Palacio, Montse, Mottola, Michelle F

“…Evidence suggests that exercise during pregnancy is beneficial to both parent and fetus. However, there are high-risk pregnancy conditions that may warrant…”
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Individualized high dairy protein + walking program supports bone health in pregnancy: a randomized controlled trial by Perreault, Maude, Mottola, Michelle F, Atkinson, Stephanie A

“…Pregnancy induces bone mineral mobilization, which may be further compromised if diet and physical activity are suboptimal. We aimed to determine the effects…”
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Components of Exercise Prescription and Pregnancy by MOTTOLA, MICHELLE F

“…Physicians should discuss decreasing sedentary time and behavior with their pregnant patients to assist sedentary women to become more active using light…”
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Physical activity and maternal obesity: cardiovascular adaptations, exercise recommendations, and pregnancy outcomes by Mottola, Michelle F

“…Although a healthy lifestyle approach is intuitive for obese pregnant women, no guidelines currently exist to manage these women throughout pregnancy. Women…”
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Physical activity throughout pregnancy is key to preventing chronic disease by S Nagpal, Taniya, F Mottola, Michelle

“…According to The Developmental Origins of Health and Disease theory, the intrauterine environment of the developing fetus may impact later life physiology,…”
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