Research
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Latest papers
Impact of postpartum physical activity on cardiometabolic health, breastfeeding, injury and infant growth and development: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
British journal of sports medicine · 2025
Quality, Features, and Presence of Behavior Change Techniques in Mobile Apps Designed to Improve Physical Activity in Pregnant Women: Systematic Search and Content Analysis.
JMIR mHealth and uHealth · 2021
Infographic. Prenatal physical activity: baby steps for better health.
British journal of sports medicine · 2020
Latest funding
- $843,784
Preventing diabetes in young pregnant Arab Muslim individuals through lifestyle modification using the Nutrition and Exercise Lifestyle Intervention Program (NELIP): A Call to Action.
CIHR · 2022 · Nominated PI
- $19,955
ACTIVE for Health Symposium: Moving forward together for a stronger, healthier community
CIHR · 2022 · Co-investigator
- $1,000
Structured exercise as a potential treatment option for prenatal depression
CIHR · 2019 · Supervisor
3 publications.
Impact of postpartum physical activity on cardiometabolic health, breastfeeding, injury and infant growth and development: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Jones PAT, Moolyk A, Ruchat SM, Ali MU, Fleming K, Meyer S, Sjwed TN, Wowdzia JB, Maier L, Mottola M, Sivak A, Davenport MH
Quality, Features, and Presence of Behavior Change Techniques in Mobile Apps Designed to Improve Physical Activity in Pregnant Women: Systematic Search and Content Analysis.
Hayman M, Alfrey KL, Cannon S, Alley S, Rebar AL, Williams S, Short CE, Altazan A, Comardelle N, Currie S, Denton C, Harrison CL, Lamerton T, Mena GP, Moran L, Mottola M, Nagpal TS, Vincze L, Schoeppe S
Infographic. Prenatal physical activity: baby steps for better health.
Davenport MH, Horbachewsky T, Brown M, Graham N, Love J, Mottola M, Ruchat SM
Preventing diabetes in young pregnant Arab Muslim individuals through lifestyle modification using the Nutrition and Exercise Lifestyle Intervention Program (NELIP): A Call to Action.
Principal investigators: Mottola, Michelle F
Keywords: Arab; Diabetes Prevention; Exercise; Gestational Diabetes Mellitus; Intervention; Middle Eastern; Muslim; Nutrition; Obesity; Pregnancy
ACTIVE for Health Symposium: Moving forward together for a stronger, healthier community
Principal investigators: Thornton, Jane
Keywords: Accessibility; Community Engagement; Healthcare; Implementation; Knowledge Translation/Mobilization; Patient Co-Design; Physical Activity; Underserved/Marginalized Populations
Structured exercise as a potential treatment option for prenatal depression
Principal investigators: Nagpal, Taniya S
Keywords: Ics Travel Awards
Evidence-based Update to the Canadian Clinical Practice Guidelines for Exercise During Pregnancy: Optimizing Maternal/Fetal Health.
Principal investigators: Davenport, Margaret H; Duggan, Mary; Ruchat, Stephanie-May; Mottola, Michelle F
Keywords: Exercise; Knowledge Synthesis; Pregnancy; Systematic Reviews
Be Healthy in Pregnancy (BHIP) with Nutrition & Exercise
Principal investigators: Atkinson, Stephanie A; Bracken, Keyna; Dobbins, Maureen J; Hutton, Eileen K; Mottola, Michelle F; Phillips, Stuart M
Keywords: Body Composition; Clinical Trial; Exercise Intervention; Fetal Determinants Of Infant Outcomes; Knowledge Translation; Maternal Mental Health; Nutritional Intervention; Obesity; Pregnancy Outcomes; Primary Care
Obesity Prevention from Conception: a workshop to guide the development of a pan Canadian trial targeting the gestational period
Principal investigators: Adamo, Kristi B; Senikas, Vyta; Dodd, Jodie M
Keywords: Childhood Obesity; Clinical Trial; Early Childhood Illness; Gestational Weight Gain; Intervention; Intrauterine Environment; Nutrition; Physical Activity; Pregnancy; Prevention
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