Characterizing self-reported physical activity before and during a subsequent pregnancy among parents in a familial autism cohort.

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Parents of autistic children may have limited time and resources to participate in physical activity, a key aspect of health. Previous studies have been small and included mostly mothers, rather than fathers. No studies have examined physical activity in these parents during another pregnancy, when physical activity is especially important for maternal and fetal health. We aimed to fill this gap by examining physical activity levels among mothers and fathers caring for an autistic child before and during a subsequent pregnancy. We used data from a study which followed pregnant individuals who already had a child with autism. We asked mothers and fathers to report their levels of moderate and vigorous physical activity. We found that mothers and fathers of autistic chil

SUBMITTER: G Bragg M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11659057 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature