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Less Sitting in Pregnancy Tied to Lower Risk

Pregnant patients who sat less and moved more at light intensity had a lower risk of adverse outcomes in a prospective cohort study, but the findings do not prove causation.

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  • Kerri Miller

  • June 9, 2026

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Less Sitting in Pregnancy Tied to Lower Risk

  • by Kerri Miller

  • June 9, 2026

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