A study shows moms who exercise little during pregnancy have bigger newborns. Sept. 21, 2009— -- Women having their first child can lower the chances of having an overweight baby with regular ...

Making exercise fun and engaging for children is key to fostering a lifelong positive relationship with physical activity. By ...

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 ...

With the diaper changes and feedings, new moms hardly have time to think about exercise, let alone squeezing in a workout. But think about this: your postpartum workout sessions can help your baby ...

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 ...

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 ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Women who work out while they're pregnant have slimmer babies, new research from New Zealand shows. Because babies born to moms who didn't exercise had higher-than-average ...

During pregnancy, eating a healthy diet and staying active is a top priority. But once baby is here, many women put their own health on the back burner. Even for those who want to prioritize movement, ...