“…Studies of physical activity patterns during pregnancy show a low prevalence of recommended activity levels 15,16,17 , as well as a decline of leisure physical activity/sports/exercise and occupational activity across gestation 6,15,16,18,19,20,21,22,23,24 . Even so, there is some evidence that household and childcare activities are maintained over the course of pregnancy 18,22 or increase in the third trimester 23 .…”