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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

  • 10 min

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Top Institutions in Obgyn

Brief introduction explaining scope and methodology.

  • #1

    West Virginia University School of Public Health
    West Virginia University School of Public Health

    Morgantown, West Virginia

    Key Differentiators

    • Public Health
    • Obstetrics

  • #2

    University of Iowa
    University of Iowa

    Iowa City, Iowa

    Key Differentiators

    • Obstetrics

  • #3

    University of Pittsburgh
    University of Pittsburgh

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

    Key Differentiators

    • Obstetrics

  • #4

    University of Genova–IRCCS Policlinico San Martino Hospital
    University of Genova–IRCCS Policlinico San Martino Hospital

    Genoa, Liguria

    Key Differentiators

    • Obstetrics

  • #5

    Maulana Azad Medical College
    Maulana Azad Medical College

    New Delhi, Delhi

    Key Differentiators

    • Obstetrics

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Less Sitting in Pregnancy Tied to Lower Risk

  • by Kerri Miller

  • June 9, 2026

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