Effects of interventions in pregnancy on maternal weight and obstetric outcomes: meta-analysis of randomised evidence

Question
What information is available on exercise as a lifestyle intervention, during and after pregnancy to assist with weight loss?

Summary answer
NICE guidelines (CG62) for antenatal care recommend BMI is calculated at booking (10 weeks). 38% of women surveyed thought they needed to lose weight. However, half of these were unaware of their BMI. This highlights a need for better education of pregnant women about ideal body weight and the need for better access to and clearer guidelines about activities which are safe during the ante-natal and post-natal periods