TY - JOUR T1 - Physical activity for pregnant women: an infographic for healthcare professionals JF - British Journal of General Practice JO - Br J Gen Pract SP - 460 LP - 460 DO - 10.3399/bjgp17X692801 VL - 67 IS - 663 AU - Ralph Smith AU - Judy Shakespeare AU - Zoe Williams AU - Marian Knight AU - Charlie Foster Y1 - 2017/10/01 UR - http://bjgp.org/content/67/663/460.abstract N2 - Three simple evidence-based infographics have been developed to support healthcare professionals (HCPs) in the implementation of the 2011 UK Chief Medical Officers’ (CMOs) physical activity (PA) recommendations.1 They are designed to empower HCPs to promote PA behaviour change across the life course. They address birth to 5 years, children and young people (5–18 years), and adults and older people.However, no recommendations were made specifically for perinatal PA in the CMOs’ 2011 report.1 This is perhaps reflected in the NICE guidelines for antenatal care in the uncomplicated pregnancy whereby the guidance regarding PA is vague.2 Nevertheless, pregnancy provides a unique opportunity to promote PA behaviour change, as women are highly motivated to optimise their lifestyle and there … ER -