Effects Of Maternal Exercise On Fetal Breathing Movements

Friday, April 17, 2009 - 09:21 in Health & Medicine

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. One important study is now complete and the findings suggest a potential benefit of maternal exercise on fetal development because of the link between fetal breathing movements and the developing autonomic nervous system.

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