Physical activity and pregnancy
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Mills, H., DeVivo, M., Tillet, E. and Johnson, B. 2019. Physical activity and pregnancy. Royal College of General Practitioners.
| Authors | Mills, H., DeVivo, M., Tillet, E. and Johnson, B. |
|---|---|
| Learning level | Qualified Health Professionals CPD |
| Task purpose | Part of set of physical activity factsheets. |
| Keywords | Pregnancy; Physical activity; Exercise |
| Year | 2019 |
| Publisher | Royal College of General Practitioners |
| Royal College of Nursing | |
| Official URL | https://gpcpd.heiw.wales/assets/Motivate-2-Move/1e885dcfb8/RCGP.Basem.M2M.Factsheet_11_P.APregnancy_07.19_FINAL.pdf |
| File | License All rights reserved File Access Level Open |
| Output status | Published |
| Publication dates | |
| 02 Sep 2019 | |
| Publication process dates | |
| Deposited | 05 Feb 2020 |
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