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<!--Generated by Squarespace V5 Site Server v5.13.513-313 (http://www.squarespace.com) on Thu, 28 Feb 2019 15:20:37 GMT--><rss xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" version="2.0"><channel><title>Exercise in Pregnancy Research</title><link>http://www.aquanatal.com.au/exercise-pregnancy-research/</link><description></description><lastBuildDate>Sun, 15 Jul 2012 13:28:41 +0000</lastBuildDate><copyright></copyright><language>en-AU</language><generator>Squarespace V5 Site Server v5.13.513-313 (http://www.squarespace.com)</generator><item><title>Women think Aquanatal exercise has benefitted them</title><dc:creator>Sydney Aquanatal</dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 15 Jul 2012 13:13:20 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.aquanatal.com.au/exercise-pregnancy-research/women-think-aquanatal-exercise-has-benefitted-them.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">305129:18363025:18550345</guid><description><![CDATA[The great majority of the participants in this trial considered that the practice of water aerobics had benefitted them in some way...]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.aquanatal.com.au/exercise-pregnancy-research/rss-comments-entry-18550345.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Aquanatal can reduce the need for pain relief in labour</title><dc:creator>Sydney Aquanatal</dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 15 Jul 2012 12:58:20 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.aquanatal.com.au/exercise-pregnancy-research/aquanatal-can-reduce-the-need-for-pain-relief-in-labour.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">305129:18363025:18548694</guid><description><![CDATA[Significantly fewer women in the water aerobics group of the trial requested pain relief (27% vs 65%). Moderate water aerobics was safe for sedentary and low risk pregnant women.]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.aquanatal.com.au/exercise-pregnancy-research/rss-comments-entry-18548694.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Women who exercise moderately throughout pregnancy feel better</title><dc:creator>Sydney Aquanatal</dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 15 Jul 2012 12:45:58 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.aquanatal.com.au/exercise-pregnancy-research/women-who-exercise-moderately-throughout-pregnancy-feel-bett.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">305129:18363025:18546111</guid><description><![CDATA[A moderate physical activity program performed throughout pregnancy makes women feel better about their health and well-being.]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.aquanatal.com.au/exercise-pregnancy-research/rss-comments-entry-18546111.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Aquanatal exercise reduces pregnancy discomfort, improves mobility and improves body image</title><dc:creator>Sydney Aquanatal</dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 15 Jul 2012 12:41:08 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.aquanatal.com.au/exercise-pregnancy-research/aquanatal-exercise-reduces-pregnancy-discomfort-improves-mob.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">305129:18363025:18545434</guid><description><![CDATA[Overall, the participants in the aquanatal exercise program reported significantly less physical discomfort, improved mobility, improved body image, and more health-promoting behavious than the non-exercising group.]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.aquanatal.com.au/exercise-pregnancy-research/rss-comments-entry-18545434.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Exercising in Pregnancy reduces the risk of gestational diabetes and pre-eclampsia</title><dc:creator>Sydney Aquanatal</dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 15 Jul 2012 12:38:43 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.aquanatal.com.au/exercise-pregnancy-research/exercising-in-pregnancy-reduces-the-risk-of-gestational-diab.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">305129:18363025:18545172</guid><description><![CDATA[It is suggested that about 30 minutes per day of moderate-intensity physical activity during pregnancy may be sufficient to reduce the risk of gestational diabetes and improve emotional well-being.]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.aquanatal.com.au/exercise-pregnancy-research/rss-comments-entry-18545172.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Exercise and the prevention of gestational diabetes mellitus</title><dc:creator>Sydney Aquanatal</dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 15 Jul 2012 12:34:37 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.aquanatal.com.au/exercise-pregnancy-research/exercise-and-the-prevention-of-gestational-diabetes-mellitus.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">305129:18363025:18544731</guid><description><![CDATA[This review of many different trials reports that in one study, the overall risk of diabetes was reduced by 60% in women who were physically active before and during pregnancy.]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.aquanatal.com.au/exercise-pregnancy-research/rss-comments-entry-18544731.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Aquanatal exercise reduces lower back pain in pregnancy</title><dc:creator>Sydney Aquanatal</dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 15 Jul 2012 12:32:21 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.aquanatal.com.au/exercise-pregnancy-research/aquanatal-exercise-reduces-lower-back-pain-in-pregnancy.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">305129:18363025:18544476</guid><description><![CDATA[This randomised controlled trial found that significantly fewer women in the aquanatal group reported pregnancy-related lower back pain, compared to women exercising on land...]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.aquanatal.com.au/exercise-pregnancy-research/rss-comments-entry-18544476.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Exercising in Pregnancy reduces the risk of premature birth</title><dc:creator>Sydney Aquanatal</dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 15 Jul 2012 12:28:19 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.aquanatal.com.au/exercise-pregnancy-research/exercising-in-pregnancy-reduces-the-risk-of-premature-birth.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">305129:18363025:18544030</guid><description><![CDATA[A very large Danish study showing that even women who exercised only modestly during pregnancy had a significantly reduced chance of premature birth...]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.aquanatal.com.au/exercise-pregnancy-research/rss-comments-entry-18544030.xml</wfw:commentRss></item></channel></rss>