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Table 3 Attitude of the women towards the need to exercise during pregnancy and the reasons for doing so.

From: Knowledge, attitude and practice of women in Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil with respect to physical exercise in pregnancy: a descriptive study

 

n

%

Attitude

  

Adequate

151

93.8

Inadequate

10

6.2

Reason why physical exercise during pregnancy is necessary

  

Makes delivery easier/improves maternal and fetal health

94

58.4

Relieves pain, discomfort; improves well-being

44

27.3

Avoids weight gain

13

8.1