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Fostering the social and physical challenges of female recreational or professional athletes in pregnancy and postpartum

Authors: Rita Santos-Rocha, Anna Szumilewicz

Published in: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth | Issue 1/2024

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Combining pregnancy and parenthood with sporting activities or a professional athletic career can be challenging. The objective of this Collection is to gain a deeper understanding of the effects of pregnancy and postpartum on female athletes, both recreational and professional, in order to improve their health and fitness outcomes and support their continued success in sports.

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Title: Fostering the social and physical challenges of female recreational or professional athletes in pregnancy and postpartum
Authors: Rita Santos-Rocha
Anna Szumilewicz
Publication date: 01-12-2024
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth / Issue 1/2024
Electronic ISSN: 1471-2393
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-024-06312-6

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