Browsing by Author "May, Linda"
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Development of the Get Active Questionnaire for Pregnancy: Breaking Down Barriers to Prenatal Exercise
May, Linda; Davenport, Margie H. (2022-07-26) -
Influence of Aerobic Training in Unfit Women During Pregnancy on Infant Heart Function
Stewart, Courtney (East Carolina University, 2017-05-03)Research has shown that women are more likely to make positive lifestyle changes, such as exercise, during pregnancy. Women, with healthy, low-risk pregnancies, free from complications, can participate in exercise throughout ... -
Influence of Exercise Types during Pregnancy on Maternal Cardiometabolic Profiles
Biancofiore, Grace Nicole (East Carolina University, 2023-12-15)Pregnant women can follow exercise recommendations posted by the American College of Sports Medicine for the general population. Various studies demonstrate that exercise during pregnancy is safe for the pregnant woman and ... -
INFLUENCE OF MATERNAL FITNESS LEVEL BEFORE PREGNANCY ON INFANT HEART OUTCOMES
Cervi, Stephanie M (East Carolina University, 2017-05-03)Heart disease has increased over the past 40 years, with little focus towards prenatal development. Maternal behaviors and in utero environment influence offspring development and health into adulthood. Recent research ... -
Macronutrient Intake of Pregnant Exercisers and Non-Exercisers
Fulcher, Kristen N. (East Carolina University, 2016-04-28)With the childhood obesity pandemic, it is vital for pregnant women to focus on healthy habits (i.e. proper nutrition, exercise) in order to ensure a positive in utero environment. Exercise during pregnancy is associated ... -
Parent Interviews on Co-Participation of Physical Activity with their Preschool-Aged Child: Examining Thoughts and Racial Differences
Cook, Kristen (East Carolina University, 2022-08-02)Objective: This study aimed at understanding parent’s perceptions about co-participation of physical activity with their preschooler and compared these perceptions between White and Black, Indigenous, and people of color ... -
Placental Mitochondria Response to Different Modes of Exercise During Pregnancy
Fountain, Sarah Rae (East Carolina University, 2022-08-21)Previous research shows exercise provides health benefits, and this is true in the context of pregnancy. However, little research has been done to examine placenta adaptations to exercise that mediate maternal and fetal ... -
The Effects of Paternal Factors on Offspring Dental Eruption
McMillan, Luke (East Carolina University, 2017-05-05)In a study conducted using rodents, it was found that a higher level of paternal physical activity prior to fertilization had a positive effect to decrease the offspring’s predisposition for metabolic syndrome. In another ... -
The Influence of Maternal Aerobic Exercise During Pregnancy on Health Disparities and Birth Outcomes
Raper, Madigan J (East Carolina University, 2019-12-12)Health inequities are defined as any apparent disparity in the health of different individuals due to a preventable cause (Penman-Aguilar, Talih, Huang, Moonesinghe, Bouye & Beckles, 2016). Some determinants of health ...