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Abstract
Background : There is a direct link between healthy mothers and healthy infants. Exercise and appropriate nutrition are important contributors to maternal physical and psychological health. The benefits and potential risks of exercise during pregnancy have gained even more attention. Exercise programs remain a way of life for almost one quarter of women planning a pregnancy. Most continue their exercise regimen during pregnancy and many of the regimens exceed the current sanctioned guide1ines. In addition, a recent national survey reports that 42% of women reported exercising during pregnancy and half of those exercised beyond the sixth month. The aim was to evaluate the effect of exercising during pregnancy on labor outcomes. Methods: the study used a randomized controlled trial research design. Setting: The study was conducted at the antenatal clinic of Mansoura New General Hospital from April 2017 to April 2019. The study sample was 104 pregnant females admitted to the antenatal clinic in the previously mentioned setting. Tools : I- structured interview questionnaire this tool will include two parts: Part one: Demographic data of women (age, level of education, occupation, residence, marital status, and medication in use, etc.). Part two: Antenatal exercising card And Periodical gestational weight gains (GWG). II: Labor outcomes : which include maternal outcome and fetal outcome. Results: showed that, all of the study subjects had exercising during pregnancy with statistically significant correlation with better labor outcome either maternal or fetal. Recommendation, study recommended performing exercises during pregnancy in order to have better labor outcome and reduce risks.