Publications
Under the leadership of Dr. Michelle Mottola, PhD, the R. Samuel McLaughlin Foundation Exercise and Pregnancy Lab has been an authority on the impact of exercise on the mother and her child since 1989.
- Effect of Lifestyle on Reducing Risk Factors for Type 2 Diabetes among Arab Canadian Muslim Women: A Randomized Control Trial. Hussien S, McManus R, Prapavessis H, Sopper MM, Mottola MF.Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2024 Feb 1;56(2):249-256. doi: 10.1249/MSS.0000000000003311. Epub 2023 Oct 11. PMID: 38214539
- The Influence of Physical Activity during Pregnancy on Miscarriage-Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Barakat R, Zhang D, Silva-José C, Sánchez-Polán M, Franco E, Mottola MF.J Clin Med. 2023 Aug 19;12(16):5393. doi: 10.3390/jcm12165393 PMID: 37629435
- Comparative Assessment of Diet Quality and Adherence to a Structured Nutrition and Exercise Intervention Compared with Usual Care in Pregnancy in a Randomized Trial. Dempsey K, Mottola MF, Atkinson SA.Curr Dev Nutr. 2023 May 13;7(6):100097. doi: 10.1016/j.cdnut.2023.100097. eCollection 2023 Jun.PMID: 37441683 PMID: 37441683
- How Did Participating in a Prenatal Nutrition and Exercise Program Influence Postpartum Behaviour During COVID-19? Momen R, Weinreich M, Nagpal TS, Mottola MF.Int J Exerc Sci. 2023 Jan 1;16(3):1-11. eCollection 2023. PMID: 37113658
- Activity Restriction and Hospitalization in Pregnancy: Can Bed-Rest Exercise Prevent Deconditioning? A Narrative Review. Palacio M, Mottola MF.Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2023 Jan 13;20(2):1454. doi: 10.3390/ijerph20021454. PMID: 36674214
- Assessment of physical fitness during pregnancy: validity and reliability of fitness tests, and relationship with maternal and neonatal health - a systematic review. Romero-Gallardo L, Roldan Reoyo O, Castro-Piñero J, May LE, Ocón-Hernández O, Mottola MF, Aparicio VA, Soriano-Maldonado A.BMJ Open Sport Exerc Med. 2022 Sep 23;8(3):e001318. doi: 10.1136/bmjsem-2022-001318. eCollection 2022.PMID: 36172399
- Machine learning-based predictive modeling of resilience to stressors in pregnant women during COVID-19: A prospective cohort study. Nichols ES, Pathak HS, Bgeginski R, Mottola MF, Giroux I, Van Lieshout RJ, Mohsenzadeh Y, Duerden EG.PLoS One. 2022 Aug 11;17(8):e0272862. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0272862. eCollection 2022. PMID: 35951588
- A Virtual Exercise Program throughout Pregnancy during the COVID-19 Pandemic Modifies Maternal Weight Gain, Smoking Habits and Birth Weight-Randomized Clinical Trial. Silva-Jose C, Sánchez-Polán M, Barakat R, Díaz-Blanco Á, Mottola MF, Refoyo I.J Clin Med. 2022 Jul 13;11(14):4045. doi: 10.3390/jcm11144045.PMID: 35887809
- Prenatal and postpartum maternal mental health and neonatal motor outcomes during the COVID-19 pandemic. Papadopoulos A, Nichols ES, Mohsenzadeh Y, Giroux I, Mottola MF, Van Lieshout RJ, Duerden EG.J Affect Disord Rep. 2022 Dec;10:100387. doi: 10.1016/j.jadr.2022.100387. Epub 2022 Jul 20.PMID: 35873090
- Individualized high dairy protein + walking program supports bone health in pregnancy: a randomized controlled trial. Perreault M, Mottola MF, Atkinson SA; BHIP study team.Am J Clin Nutr. 2022 Oct 6;116(4):887-896. doi: 10.1093/ajcn/nqac182.PMID: 35759368
- Exercise throughout Pregnancy Prevents Excessive Maternal Weight Gain during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Silva-Jose C, Sánchez-Polán M, Barakat R, Díaz-Blanco Á, Carrero Martínez V, García Benasach F, Alzola I, Mottola MF, Refoyo I.J Clin Med. 2022 Jun 13;11(12):3392. doi: 10.3390/jcm11123392.PMID: 35743466
- Exploring comparative assessment of adiposity measures during pregnancy and postpartum. Maran A, Atkinson SA, Bertram V, Vanniyasingam T, Thabane L, Mottola MF, Phillips SM; BHIP study team.Clin Nutr ESPEN. 2022 Jun;49:365-371. doi: 10.1016/j.clnesp.2022.03.021. Epub 2022 Mar 23.PMID: 35623838
- Describing the views of Canadian post-secondary students in health-related disciplines on the recognition of obesity as a chronic disease. Nagpal TS, Furlano JA, Reilly KC, Karmali S, Prapavessis H, Mottola MF, Burke SM, Vanderloo LM.J Am Coll Health. 2022 May 12:1-4. doi: 10.1080/07448481.2022.2074279. Online ahead of print. PMID: 35549826
- Development of the Get Active Questionnaire for Pregnancy: breaking down barriers to prenatal exercise. Davenport MH, Neil-Sztramko S, Lett B, Duggan M, Mottola MF, Ruchat SM, Adamo KB, Andrews K, Artal R, Beamish N, Chari R, Forte M, Lane KN, May L, Maclaren K, Zahavich A.Appl Physiol Nutr Metab. 2022 Jul 1;47(7):787-803. doi: 10.1139/apnm-2021-0655. Epub 2022 Apr 20.PMID: 35442812
- Exercise Throughout Pregnancy in a Hospital Setting: Looking Beyond COVID-19. Barakat R, Silva-Jose C, Mottola MF. Mayo Clin Proc. 2022 Apr;97(4):803-804. doi: 10.1016/j.mayocp.2022.01.024. Epub 2022 Jan 31. PMID: 35379425
- The 'new normal' includes online prenatal exercise: exploring pregnant women's experiences during the pandemic and the role of virtual group fitness on maternal mental health. Silva-Jose C, Nagpal TS, Coterón J, Barakat R, Mottola MF. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth. 2022 Mar 25;22(1):251. doi: 10.1186/s12884-022-04587-1.PMID: 35337280
- How Do Health Schemas Inform Healthy Behaviours During Pregnancy? Qualitative Findings from the Be Healthy in Pregnancy (BHIP) Study. Murray-Davis B, Grenier LN, Atkinson SA, Mottola MF, Wahoush O, Thabane L, Xie F, Vickers-Manzin J, Moore C, Hutton EK.Matern Child Health J. 2022 Sep;26(9):1861-1870. doi: 10.1007/s10995-022-03385-7. Epub 2022 Feb 25.PMID: 35217935
- Be Healthy in Pregnancy (BHIP): A Randomized Controlled Trial of Nutrition and Exercise Intervention from Early Pregnancy to Achieve Recommended Gestational Weight Gain. Atkinson SA, Maran A, Dempsey K, Perreault M, Vanniyasingam T, Phillips SM, Hutton EK, Mottola MF, Wahoush O, Xie F, Thabane L. Nutrients. 2022 Feb 15;14(4):810. doi: 10.3390/nu14040810.PMID: 35215461
- Evaluating Evidence-Based Content, Features of Exercise Instruction, and Expert Involvement in Physical Activity Apps for Pregnant Women: Systematic Search and Content Analysis. Hayman MJ, Alfrey KL, Waters K, Cannon S, Mielke GI, Keating SE, Mena GP, Mottola MF, Evenson KR, Davenport MH, Barlow SA, Budzynski-Seymour E, Comardelle N, Dickey M, Harrison CL, Kebbe M, Moholdt T, Moran LJ, Nagpal TS, Schoeppe S, Alley S, Brown WJ, Williams S, Vincze L. JMIR Mhealth Uhealth. 2022 Jan 19;10(1):e31607. doi: 10.2196/31607.PMID: 35044318
- Influence of a Virtual Exercise Program throughout Pregnancy during the COVID-19 Pandemic on Perineal Tears and Episiotomy Rates: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Silva-Jose C, Sánchez-Polán M, Díaz-Blanco Á, Pérez-Medina T, Carrero Martínez V, Alzola I, Barakat R, Refoyo I, Mottola MF. J Clin Med. 2021 Nov 11;10(22):5250. doi: 10.3390/jcm10225250.PMID: 34830530
- Does Walking Reduce Postpartum Depressive Symptoms? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Pentland V, Spilsbury S, Biswas A, Mottola MF, Paplinskie S, Mitchell MS. J Womens Health (Larchmt). 2022 Apr;31(4):555-563. doi: 10.1089/jwh.2021.0296. Epub 2021 Oct 26.PMID: 34704837
- Depression in pregnant women with and without COVID-19. Papadopoulos A, Nichols ES, Mohsenzadeh Y, Giroux I, Mottola MF, Van Lieshout RJ, Duerden EG. BJPsych Open. 2021 Sep 21;7(5):e173. doi: 10.1192/bjo.2021.1010. eCollection 2021 Sep. PMID: 34635872
- Adherence is a key factor for interpreting the results of exercise interventions. Nagpal TS, Mottola MF, Barakat R, Prapavessis H. Physiotherapy. 2021 Dec;113:8-11. doi: 10.1016/j.physio.2021.05.010. Epub 2021 Sep 21.PMID: 34555674
- Exercise in Pregnancy Increases Placental Angiogenin without Changes in Oxidative or Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress Hardy DB, Mu X, Marchiori KS, Mottola MF. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2021 Sep 1;53(9):1846-1854. doi: 10.1249/MSS.0000000000002647. PMID: 33756523
- 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. JMIR Mhealth Uhealth. 2021 Apr 7;9(4):e23649. doi: 10.2196/23649.
- Elite Athletes and Pregnancy Outcomes: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Wowdzia JB, McHugh TL, Thornton J, Sivak A, Mottola MF, Davenport MH. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2021 Mar 1;53(3):534-542. doi: 10.1249/MSS.0000000000002510.
- Physical activity throughout pregnancy is key to preventing chronic disease. Nagpal TS, Mottola MF. Reproduction. 2020 Nov;160(5):R111-R118.
- Be Healthy in Pregnancy: Exploring factors that impact pregnant women's nutrition and exercise behaviours. Grenier LN, Atkinson SA, Mottola MF, Wahoush O, Thabane L, Xie F, Vickers-Manzin J, Moore C, Hutton EK, Murray-Davis B. Matern Child Nutr. 2021 Jan;17(1):e13068. doi: 10.1111/mcn.13068. Epub 2020 Jul 23.
- Are pre-pregnancy weight fluctuations and adherence to prenatal nutrition and exercise recommendations related to excessive gestational weight gain? Nagpal TS, Prapavessis H, Campbell CG, de Vrijer B, Giroux I, Mottola MF. J Behav Med. 2020 Dec;43(6):1047-1055. doi: 10.1007/s10865-020-00156-z. Epub 2020 May 2.
- Physical activity and prenatal depression: going beyond statistical significance by assessing the impact of reliable and clinical significant change. Vargas-Terrones M, Nagpal TS, Perales M, Prapavessis H, Mottola MF, Barakat R. Psychol Med. 2020 Feb 27:1-6. doi: 10.1017/S0033291719003714. [Epub ahead of print].
- Sequential Introduction of Exercise First Followed by Nutrition Improves Program Adherence During Pregnancy: a Randomized Controlled Trial. Nagpal TS, Prapavessis H, Campbell CG, de Vrijer B, Bgeginski R, Hosein K, Paplinskie S, Manley M, Mottola MF. Int J Behav Med. 2020 Feb;27(1):108-118. doi: 10.1007/s12529-019-09840-0.
- Glycated hemoglobin measurements at three, 12 and 24 months postpartum after gestational diabetes. Barton K, Donovan L, Giroux I, Miller D, Mottola M, McManus R. Clin Invest Med. 2019 Dec 29;42(4):E37-E41. doi: 10.25011/cim.v42i4.33343.
- Summer Season and Recommended Vitamin D Intake Support Adequate Vitamin D Status throughout Pregnancy in Healthy Canadian Women and Their Newborns. Perreault M, Atkinson SA, Meyre D, Fusch G, Mottola MF; BHIP Study Team. J Nutr. 2019 Nov 16. pii: nxz276. doi: 10.1093/jn/nxz276.
- Experiences regarding nutrition and exercise among women during early postpartum: a qualitative grounded theory study. Murray-Davis B, Grenier L, Atkinson SA, Mottola MF, Wahoush O, Thabane L, Xie F, Vickers-Manzin J, Moore C, Hutton EK. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth. 2019 Oct 21;19(1):368. doi: 10.1186/s12884-019-2508-z.
- Diet in Early Pregnancy: Focus on Folate, Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, and Choline. Moore CJ, Perreault M, Mottola MF, Atkinson SA. Can J Diet Pract Res. 2019 Sep 12:1-8. doi: 10.3148/cjdpr-2019-025.
- Review of Recent Physical Activity Guidelines During Pregnancy to Facilitate Advice by Health Care Providers. Evenson KR, Mottola MF, Artal R. Obstet Gynecol Surv. 2019 Aug; 74(8):481-489. doi: 10.1097/OGX.0000000000000693.
- Infographic. Prenatal physical activity: baby steps for better health. Davenport MH, Horbachewsky T, Brown M, Graham N, Love J, Mottola M, Ruchat SM. Br J Sports Med. 2019. pii: bjsports-2019-101056. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2019-101056.
- Structured diet and exercise guidance in pregnancy to improve health in women and their offspring: study protocol for the Be Healthy in Pregnancy (BHIP) randomized controlled trial. Perreault M, Atkinson SA, Mottola MF, Phillips SM, Bracken K, Hutton EK, Xie F, Meyre D, Morassut RE, Prapavessis H, Thabane L; BHIP Study team. Trials. 2018 Dec 19;19(1):691. doi: 10.1186/s13063-018-3065-x.
- N° 367-2019 Lignes Directrices Canadiennes Sur L'activité Physique Durant La Grossesse. Mottola MF, Davenport MH, Ruchat SM, Davies GA, Poitras V, Gray C, Jaramillo Garcia A, Barrowman N, Adamo KB, Duggan M, Barakat R, Chilibeck P, Fleming K, Forte M, Korolnek J, Nagpal T, Slater L, Stirling D, Zehr L. J Obstet Gynaecol Can. 2018 Nov;40(11):1538-1548. doi: 10.1016/j.jogc.2018.09.003. Erratum in: J Obstet Gynaecol Can. 2019 May 10.
- 2019 Canadian Guideline for Physical Activity Throughout Pregnancy: Methodology. Davenport MH, Ruchat SM, Mottola MF, Davies GA, Poitras VJ, Gray CE, Garcia AJ, Barrowman N, Adamo KB, Duggan M, Barakat R, Chilibeck P, Fleming K, Forte M, Korolnek J, Nagpal T, Slater LG, Stirling D, Zehr L. J Obstet Gynaecol Can. 2018 Nov;40(11):1468-1483. doi: 10.1016/j.jogc.2018.09.004.
- Prenatal exercise (including but not limited to pelvic floor muscle training) and urinary incontinence during and following pregnancy: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Davenport MH, Nagpal TS, Mottola MF, Skow RJ, Riske L, Poitras VJ, Jaramillo Garcia A, Gray CE, Barrowman N, Meah VL, Sobierajski F, James M, Nuspl M, Weeks A, Marchand AA, Slater LG, Adamo KB, Davies GA, Barakat R, Ruchat SM. Br J Sports Med. 2018 Nov;52(21):1397-1404. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2018-099780.
- Impact of prenatal exercise on neonatal and childhood outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Davenport MH, Meah VL, Ruchat SM, Davies GA, Skow RJ, Barrowman N, Adamo KB, Poitras VJ, Gray CE, Jaramillo Garcia A, Sobierajski F, Riske L, James M, Kathol AJ, Nuspl M, Marchand AA, Nagpal TS, Slater LG, Weeks A, Barakat R, Mottola MF. Br J Sports Med. 2018 Nov;52(21):1386-1396. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2018-099836.
- Impact of prenatal exercise on both prenatal and postnatal anxiety and depressive symptoms: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Davenport MH, McCurdy AP, Mottola MF, Skow RJ, Meah VL, Poitras VJ, Jaramillo Garcia A, Gray CE, Barrowman N, Riske L, Sobierajski F, James M, Nagpal T, Marchand AA, Nuspl M, Slater LG, Barakat R, Adamo KB, Davies GA, Ruchat SM. Br J Sports Med. 2018 Nov;52(21):1376-1385. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2018-099697.
- Prenatal exercise for the prevention of gestational diabetes mellitus and hypertensive disorders of pregnancy: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Davenport MH, Ruchat SM, Poitras VJ, Jaramillo Garcia A, Gray CE, Barrowman N, Skow RJ, Meah VL, Riske L, Sobierajski F, James M, Kathol AJ, Nuspl M, Marchand AA, Nagpal TS, Slater LG, Weeks A, Adamo KB, Davies GA, Barakat R, Mottola MF. Br J Sports Med. 2018 Nov;52(21):1367-1375. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2018-099355.
- Glucose responses to acute and chronic exercise during pregnancy: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Davenport MH, Sobierajski F, Mottola MF, Skow RJ, Meah VL, Poitras VJ, Gray CE, Jaramillo Garcia A, Barrowman N, Riske L, James M, Nagpal TS, Marchand AA, Slater LG, Adamo KB, Davies GA, Barakat R, Ruchat SM. Br J Sports Med. 2018 Nov;52(21):1357-1366. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2018-099829.
- Effectiveness of exercise interventions in the prevention of excessive gestational weight gain and postpartum weight retention: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Ruchat SM, Mottola MF, Skow RJ, Nagpal TS, Meah VL, James M, Riske L, Sobierajski F, Kathol AJ, Marchand AA, Nuspl M, Weeks A, Gray CE, Poitras VJ, Jaramillo Garcia A, Barrowman N, Slater LG, Adamo KB, Davies GA, Barakat R, Davenport MH. Br J Sports Med. 2018 Nov;52(21):1347-1356. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2018-099399.
- 2019 Canadian guideline for physical activity throughout pregnancy. Mottola MF, Davenport MH, Ruchat SM, Davies GA, Poitras VJ, Gray CE, Jaramillo Garcia A, Barrowman N, Adamo KB, Duggan M, Barakat R, Chilibeck P, Fleming K, Forte M, Korolnek J, Nagpal T, Slater LG, Stirling D, Zehr L. Br J Sports Med. 2018 Nov;52(21):1339-1346. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2018-100056.
- Impact of prenatal exercise on maternal harms, labour and delivery outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Davenport MH, Ruchat SM, Sobierajski F, Poitras VJ, Gray CE, Yoo C, Skow RJ, Jaramillo Garcia A, Barrowman N, Meah VL, Nagpal TS, Riske L, James M, Nuspl M, Weeks A, Marchand AA, Slater LG, Adamo KB, Davies GA, Barakat R, Mottola MF. Br J Sports Med. 2019 Jan;53(2):99-107. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2018-099821.
- Is supine exercise associated with adverse maternal and fetal outcomes? A systematic review. Mottola MF, Nagpal TS, Bgeginski R, Davenport MH, Poitras VJ, Gray CE, Davies GA, Adamo KB, Slater LG, Barrowman N, Barakat R, Ruchat SM. Br J Sports Med. 2019 Jan;53(2):82-89. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2018-099919.
- Effects of prenatal exercise on incidence of congenital anomalies and hyperthermia: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Davenport MH, Yoo C, Mottola MF, Poitras VJ, Jaramillo Garcia A, Gray CE, Barrowman N, Davies GA, Kathol A, Skow RJ, Meah VL, Riske L, Sobierajski F, James M, Nagpal TS, Marchand AA, Slater LG, Adamo KB, Barakat R, Ruchat SM. Br J Sports Med. 2019 Jan;53(2):116-123. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2018-099653.
- Prenatal exercise is not associated with fetal mortality: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Davenport MH, Kathol AJ, Mottola MF, Skow RJ, Meah VL, Poitras VJ, Jaramillo Garcia A, Gray CE, Barrowman N, Riske L, Sobierajski F, James M, Nagpal T, Marchand AA, Slater LG, Adamo KB, Davies GA, Barakat R, Ruchat SM. Br J Sports Med. 2019 Jan;53(2):108-115. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2018-099773.
- Effects of prenatal exercise on fetal heart rate, umbilical and uterine blood flow: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Skow RJ, Davenport MH, Mottola MF, Davies GA, Poitras VJ, Gray CE, Jaramillo Garcia A, Barrowman N, Meah VL, Slater LG, Adamo KB, Barakat R, Ruchat SM. Br J Sports Med. 2019 Jan;53(2):124-133. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2018-099822.
- Exercise for the prevention and treatment of low back, pelvic girdle and lumbopelvic pain during pregnancy: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Davenport MH, Marchand AA, Mottola MF, Poitras VJ, Gray CE, Jaramillo Garcia A, Barrowman N, Sobierajski F, James M, Meah VL, Skow RJ, Riske L, Nuspl M, Nagpal TS, Courbalay A, Slater LG, Adamo KB, Davies GA, Barakat R, Ruchat SM. Br J Sports Med. 2019 Jan;53(2):90-98. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2018-099400.
- No. 367-2019 Canadian Guideline for Physical Activity throughout Pregnancy. Mottola MF, Davenport MH, Ruchat SM, Davies GA, Poitras V, Gray C, Jaramillo Garcia A, Barrowman N, Adamo KB, Duggan M, Barakat R, Chilibeck P, Fleming K, Forte M, Korolnek J, Nagpal T, Slater L, Stirling D, Zehr L. J Obstet Gynaecol Can. 2018 Nov;40(11):1528-1537. doi: 10.1016/j.jogc.2018.07.001. Epub 2018 Oct 5. Erratum in: J Obstet Gynaecol Can. 2019 May 10.
- Physical exercise programme during pregnancy decreases perinatal depression risk: a randomised controlled trial. Vargas-Terrones M, Barakat R, Santacruz B, Fernandez-Buhigas I, Mottola MF. Br J Sports Med. 2019 Mar;53(6):348-353. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2017-098926.
- Exercise and pregnancy in recreational and elite athletes: 2016/2017 evidence summary from the IOC expert group meeting, Lausanne. Part 5. Recommendations for health professionals and active women. Bø K, Artal R, Barakat R, Brown WJ, Davies GAL, Dooley M, Evenson KR, Haakstad LAH, Kayser B, Kinnunen TI, Larsen K, Mottola MF, Nygaard I, van Poppel M, Stuge B, Khan KM. Br J Sports Med. 2018 Sep;52(17):1080-1085. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2018-099351.
- Translation and Cultural Adaptation of the Short-Form Food Frequency Questionnaire for Pregnancy into Brazilian Portuguese. Kasawara KT, Paulino DSM, Bgeginski R, Cleghorn CL, Mottola MF, Surita FG. Rev Bras Ginecol Obstet. 2018 Jun;40(6):313-321. doi: 10.1055/s-0038-1655750.
- Exercise during pregnancy is associated with a shorter duration of labor. A randomized clinical trial. Barakat R, Franco E, Perales M, López C, Mottola MF. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2018 May;224:33-40. doi: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2018.03.009.
- No 129-L'exercice physique pendant la grossesse et le postpartum. Davies GAL, Wolfe LA, Mottola MF, MacKinnon C.J Obstet Gynaecol Can. 2018 Feb;40(2):e66-e73. doi: 10.1016/j.jogc.2017.11.002.
- No. 129-Exercise in Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period. Davies GAL, Wolfe LA, Mottola MF, MacKinnon C. J Obstet Gynaecol Can. 2018 Feb;40(2):e58-e65. doi: 10.1016/j.jogc.2017.11.001.
- Measuring Adherence to a Nutrition and Exercise Lifestyle Intervention: Is Program Adherence Related to Excessive Gestational Weight Gain? Nagpal TS, Prapavessis H, Campbell C, Mottola MF. Behav Anal Pract. 2017 May 17;10(4):347-354. doi: 10.1007/s40617-017-0189-5.
- Exercise and pregnancy in recreational and elite athletes: 2016/17 evidence summary from the IOC expert group meeting, Lausanne. Part 4-Recommendations for future research. Bø K, Artal R, Barakat R, Brown WJ, Davies GAL, Dooley M, Evenson KR, Haakstad LAH, Kayser B, Kinnunen TI, Larsén K, Mottola MF, Nygaard I, van Poppel M, Stuge B, Khan KM. Br J Sports Med. 2017 Dec;51(24):1724-1726. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2017-098387.
- Exercise and pregnancy in recreational and elite athletes: 2016/17 evidence summary from the IOC Expert Group Meeting, Lausanne. Part 3-exercise in the postpartum period. Bø K, Artal R, Barakat R, Brown WJ, Davies GAL, Dooley M, Evenson KR, Haakstad LAH, Kayser B, Kinnunen TI, Larsén K, Mottola MF, Nygaard I, van Poppel M, Stuge B, Khan KM; IOC Medical Commission. Br J Sports Med. 2017 Nov;51(21):1516-1525. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2017-097964.
- Psychometric Properties of the Brazilian Portuguese Version of the PARmed-X for Pregnancy. Bgeginski R, DeSousa DA, Barroso BM, Vettorazzi J, Mottola MF, Schuch FB, Ramos JGL. J Phys Act Health. 2017 Aug;14(8):646-651. doi: 10.1123/jpah.2016-0477.
- Aquatic Activities During Pregnancy Prevent Excessive Maternal Weight Gain and Preserve Birth Weight: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Bacchi M, Mottola MF, Perales M, Refoyo I, Barakat R. Am J Health Promot. 2018 Mar;32(3):729-735. doi: 10.1177/0890117117697520.
- Influence of Land or Water Exercise in Pregnancy on Outcomes: A Cross-sectional Study. Barakat R, Perales M, Cordero Y, Bacchi M, Mottola MF. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2017 Jul;49(7):1397-1403. doi: 10.1249/MSS.0000000000001234.
- Effects of weekly supervised exercise or physical activity counseling on fasting blood glucose in women diagnosed with gestational diabetes mellitus: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials. Bgeginski R, Ribeiro PAB, Mottola MF, Ramos JGL. J Diabetes. 2017 Nov;9(11):1023-1032. doi: 10.1111/1753-0407.12519.
- Exercise and pregnancy in recreational and elite athletes: 2016 evidence summary from the IOC expert group meeting, Lausanne. Part 2-the effect of exercise on the fetus, labour and birth. Bø K, Artal R, Barakat R, Brown W, Dooley M, Evenson KR, Haakstad LAH, Larsen K, Kayser B, Kinnunen TI, Mottola MF, Nygaard I, van Poppel M, Stuge B, Davies GAL; IOC Medical Commission. Br J Sports Med. 2016 Nov;50(21):1297-1305. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2016-096810.
- Role of Exercise in Reducing Gestational Diabetes Mellitus. Mottola MF, Artal R. Clin Obstet Gynecol. 2016 Sep;59(3):620-8. doi: 10.1097/GRF.0000000000000211.
- Components of Exercise Prescription and Pregnancy. Mottola MF. Clin Obstet Gynecol. 2016 Sep;59(3):552-8. doi: 10.1097/GRF.0000000000000207.
- Exercise and pregnancy in recreational and elite athletes: 2016 evidence summary from the IOC expert group meeting, Lausanne. Part 1-exercise in women planning pregnancy and those who are pregnant. Bø K, Artal R, Barakat R, Brown W, Davies GA, Dooley M, Evenson KR, Haakstad LA, Henriksson-Larsen K, Kayser B, Kinnunen TI, Mottola MF, Nygaard I, van Poppel M, Stuge B, Khan KM. Br J Sports Med. 2016 May;50(10):571-89. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2016-096218.
- Translation and cross-cultural adaptation of the PARmed-X for Pregnancy into Brazilian Portuguese. Bgeginski R, Schuch FB, Mottola MF, Ramos JG. Appl Physiol Nutr Metab. 2016 Mar;41(3):335-43. doi: 10.1139/apnm-2015-0493.
- Fetal and maternal metabolic responses to exercise during pregnancy. Mottola MF, Artal R. Early Hum Dev. 2016 Mar;94:33-41. doi: 10.1016/j.earlhumdev.2016.01.008.
- Exercise during pregnancy protects against hypertension and macrosomia: randomized clinical trial. Barakat R, Pelaez M, Cordero Y, Perales M, Lopez C, Coteron J, Mottola MF. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2016 May;214(5):649.e1-8. doi: 10.1016/j.ajog.2015.11.039.
- Exercise Is Associated with a Reduction in Gestational Diabetes Mellitus. Cordero Y, Mottola MF, Vargas J, Blanco M, Barakat R. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2015 Jul;47(7):1328-33. PMID: 25333246
- Physical activity and gestational diabetes mellitus. van Poppel MN, Ruchat SM, Mottola MF. Med Sport Sci. 2014;60:104-12.PMID: 25226805
- Summary of international guidelines for physical activity after pregnancy. Evenson KR, Mottola MF, Owe KM, Rousham EK, Brown WJ. Obstet Gynecol Surv. 2014 Jul;69(7):407-414. PMID: 25112589
- The effects of acute exercise on tobacco cravings and withdrawal symptoms in temporary abstinent pregnant smokers. Prapavessis H, De Jesus S, Harper T, Cramp A, Fitzgeorge L, Mottola MF, Ussher M, Faulkner G, Selby P. Addict Behav. 2014 Mar;39(3):703-8. PMID: 24290209
- Activity restriction increases deoxypyridinoline excretion in hospitalized high-risk pregnant women. Vanderspank D, Bernier SM, Sopper MM, Watson P, Mottola MF. Biol Res Nurs. 2014 Jan;16(1):7-15.PMID: 23079370
- Physical activity and maternal obesity: cardiovascular adaptations, exercise recommendations, and pregnancy outcomes. Mottola MF. Nutr Rev. 2013 Oct;71 Suppl 1:S31-6.PMID: 24147922
- Physiological and metabolic responses of late pregnant women to 40 min of steady-state exercise followed by an oral glucose tolerance perturbation. Mottola MF, Inglis S, Brun CR, Hammond JA. J Appl Physiol (1985). 2013 Sep 1;115(5):597-604.PMID: 23813524
- Timing of excessive pregnancy-related weight gain and offspring adiposity at birth. Davenport MH, Ruchat SM, Giroux I, Sopper MM, Mottola MF. Obstet Gynecol. 2013 Aug;122(2 Pt 1):255-61.PMID: 23969792
- Integrating exercise is medicine® into the care of pregnant women. Joy EA, Mottola MF, Chambliss H. Curr Sports Med Rep. 2013 Jul-Aug;12(4):245-7.PMID: 23851412
- Pregnancy and lifestyle: short- and long-term effects on mother's and her children's health. Luoto R, Mottola MF, Hilakivi-Clarke L. J Pregnancy. 2013;2013:537526.PMID: 23781339
- The important role of physical activity in the prevention and management of gestational diabetes mellitus. Ruchat SM, Mottola MF. Diabetes Metab Res Rev. 2013 Jul;29(5):334-46.PMID: 23436340
- Preventing long-term risk of obesity for two generations: prenatal physical activity is part of the puzzle. Ruchat SM, Mottola MF. J Pregnancy. 2012;2012:470247. PMID: 23316363
- Health benefits of physical activity during pregnancy: an international perspective. Mudd LM, Owe KM, Mottola MF, Pivarnik JM. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2013 Feb;45(2):268-77.PMID: 22895379
- Effect of exercise intensity and duration on capillary glucose responses in pregnant women at low and high risk for gestational diabetes. Ruchat SM, Davenport MH, Giroux I, Hillier M, Batada A, Sopper MM, McManus R, Hammond JA, Mottola MF. Diabetes Metab Res Rev. 2012 Nov;28(8):669-78. PMID: 22865627
- Nutrition and exercise reduce excessive weight gain in normal-weight pregnant women. Ruchat SM, Davenport MH, Giroux I, Hillier M, Batada A, Sopper MM, Hammond JM, Mottola MF. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2012 Aug;44(8):1419-26. PMID: 22453250
- Bone status in activity-restricted pregnant women assessed using calcaneal quantitative ultrasound. Brandao KL, Mottola MF, Gratton R, Maloni J. Biol Res Nurs. 2013 Apr;15(2):205-12.PMID: 21998449
- Influence of hyperglycemia during and after pregnancy on postpartum vascular function. Davenport MH, Goswami R, Shoemaker JK, Mottola MF. Am J Physiol Regul Integr Comp Physiol. 2012 Mar 15;302(6):R768-75.PMID: 22204958
- Bed-rest exercise, activity restriction, and high-risk pregnancies: a feasibility study. Brun CR, Shoemaker JK, Bocking A, Hammond JA, Poole M, Mottola MF. Appl Physiol Nutr Metab. 2011 Aug;36(4):577-82.PMID: 21854162
- Postpartum exercise regardless of intensity improves chronic disease risk factors. Davenport MH, Giroux I, Sopper MM, Mottola MF. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2011 Jun;43(6):951-8.PMID: 21085038
- Increased incidence of glucose disorders during pregnancy is not explained by pre-pregnancy obesity in London, Canada. Davenport MH, Campbell MK, Mottola MF. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth. 2010 Dec 24;10:85.PMID: 21184681
- Nutrition and exercise prevent excess weight gain in overweight pregnant women. Mottola MF, Giroux I, Gratton R, Hammond JA, Hanley A, Harris S, McManus R, Davenport MH, Sopper MM. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2010 Feb;42(2):265-72.PMID: 20083959
- Weight history of overweight pregnant women. Giroux I, Lander S, Charlesworth S, Mottola MF. Can J Diet Pract Res. 2009 Autumn;70(3):127-34.PMID: 19709468.
- Impact of pregnancy and obesity on cardiorespiratory responses during weight-bearing exercise. Davenport MH, Steinback CD, Mottola MF. Respir Physiol Neurobiol. 2009 Jul 31;167(3):341-7.PMID: 19539787
- Exercise prescription for overweight and obese women: pregnancy and postpartum. Mottola MF.Obstet Gynecol Clin North Am. 2009 Jun;36(2):301-16, viii. PMID: 19501315
- Development and validation of exercise target heart rate zones for overweight and obese pregnant women. Davenport MH, Charlesworth S, Vanderspank D, Sopper MM, Mottola MF. Appl Physiol Nutr Metab. 2008 Oct;33(5):984-9.PMID: 18923574
- The role of exercise in the prevention and treatment of gestational diabetes mellitus. Mottola MF. Curr Diab Rep. 2008 Aug;8(4):299-304.PMID: 18631443
- A walking intervention improves capillary glucose control in women with gestational diabetes mellitus: a pilot study. Davenport MH, Mottola MF, McManus R, Gratton R. Appl Physiol Nutr Metab. 2008 Jun;33(3):511-7.PMID: 18461104
- Dietary intake, capillary blood glucose, and activity level of activity-restricted, hospitalized, pregnant women in the third trimester: a pilot study. Tomkins CC, Mottola MF, Giroux I. Appl Physiol Nutr Metab. 2007 Dec;32(6):1105-14.PMID: 18059584
- The role of exercise in the prevention and treatment of gestational diabetes mellitus. Mottola MF. Curr Sports Med Rep. 2007 Dec;6(6):381-6. Review.PMID: 18001611
- Cellular accumulation of heat shock protein (Hsp) 72i in fetuses of trained rats. Mottola MF, Vanderspank D, Schachter CL, VanHeest J, Tanguay RM. Cell Stress Chaperones. 2007 Summer;12(2):101-5.PMID: 17688188
- Exercise in the prevention and treatment of maternal-fetal disease: a review of the literature. Weissgerber TL, Wolfe LA, Davies GA, Mottola MF. Appl Physiol Nutr Metab. 2006 Dec;31(6):661-74. Review.PMID: 17213880
- Impact of physical activity during pregnancy and postpartum on chronic disease risk. Pivarnik, J, Chambliss, HO, Clapp, JF, Duggan, SA, Hatch, MC, Lovelady, CA, Mottola, MF, Williams, MA. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2006 May;38(5):989-1006.PMID: 16672855
- Dietary intake, weight gain, and birth outcomes of physically active pregnant women: a pilot study. Giroux I, Inglis SD, Lander S, Gerrie S, Mottola MF. Appl Physiol Nutr Metab. 2006 Oct;31(5):483-9.PMID: 17111001
- VO2peak prediction and exercise prescription for pregnant women. Mottola MF, Davenport MH, Brun CR, Inglis SD, Charlesworth S, Sopper MM. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2006 Aug;38(8):1389-95.PMID: 16888450
- Joint SOGC/CSEP clinical practice guideline: exercise in pregnancy and the postpartum period. Davies GA, Wolfe LA, Mottola MF, MacKinnon C; Society of Obstetricians and gynecologists of Canada, SOGC Clinical Practice Obstetrics Committee. Can J Appl Physiol. 2003 Jun;28(3):330-41.PMID: 12955862
- Activity patterns during pregnancy. Mottola MF, Campbell MK. Can J Appl Physiol. 2003 Aug;28(4):642-53.PMID: 12904639
- Exercise in the postpartum period: practical applications. Mottola MF. Curr Sports Med Rep. 2002 Dec;1(6):362-8. Review.PMID: 12831685
- Exercise in pregnancy and the postpartum period. Davies GA, Wolfe LA, Mottola MF, MacKinnon C, Arsenault MY, Bartellas E, Cargill Y, Gleason T, Iglesias S, Klein M, Martel MJ, Roggensack A, Wilson K, Gardiner P, Graham T, Haennel R, Hughson R, MacDougall D, McDermott J, Ross R, Tiidus P, Trudeau F; SOGC Clinical Practice Obstetrics Committee, Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology Board of Directors. J Obstet Gynaecol Can. 2003 Jun;25(6):516-29. English, French. PMID: 12806453
- Recreational exercise and occupational activity during pregnancy and birth weight: a case-control study. Campbell MK, Mottola MF. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2001 Feb;184(3):403-8.PMID: 11228494
- Effect of maternal exercise on fetal and placental glycogen storage in the mature rat. Houghton PE, Mottola MF, Plust JH, Schachter CL. Can J Appl Physiol. 2000 Dec;25(6):443-52.PMID: 11098156
- Glycogen storage in fetuses of trained pregnant rats. Houghton PE, Mottola MF, Mezzapelli J, Vandermolen R, Christopher PD. Can J Appl Physiol. 1997 Aug;22(4):384-93.PMID: 9263621
- The use of animal models in exercise and pregnancy research. Mottola MF. Semin Perinatol. 1996 Aug;20(4):222-31.PMID: 8888448
- Maternal exercise, fetal well-being and pregnancy outcome. Wolfe LA, Brenner IK, Mottola MF. Exerc Sport Sci Rev. 1994;22:145-94.PMID: 7925542
- Recent advances in understanding maternal and fetal responses to exercise. McMurray RG, Mottola MF, Wolfe LA, Artal R, Millar L, Pivarnik JM. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 1993 Dec;25(12):1305-21.PMID: 8107536
- Effect of water temperature on exercise-induced maternal hyperthermia on fetal development in rats. Mottola MF, Fitzgerald HM, Wilson NC, Taylor AW. Int J Sports Med. 1993 Jul;14(5):248-51.PMID: 8365831
- Training effects on maternal and fetal glucose uptake following acute exercise in the rat. Mottola MF, Mezzapelli J, Schachter CL, McKenzie K. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 1993 Jul;25(7):841-6.PMID: 8350707
- Aerobic exercise in pregnancy: an update. Wolfe LA, Mottola MF. Can J Appl Physiol. 1993 Jun;18(2):119-47.PMID: 8513287
- Effects of exercise on maternal glycogen storage patterns and fetal outcome in mature rats. Mottola MF, Plust JH, Christopher PD, Schachter CL. Can J Physiol Pharmacol. 1992 Dec;70(12):1634-8.PMID: 1301242
- Biomechanical Factors Affecting Dave Dravecky's Return to Competitive Pitching: A Case Study. Schachter CL, Canham PB, Mottola MF. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 1992;16(1):2-5.PMID: 18796771
- Skeletal muscle metabolism in the offspring of trained rats. Rodgers CD, Mottola MF, Corbett K, Taylor AW. J Sports Med Phys Fitness. 1991 Sep;31(3):389-95.PMID: 1798311
- Effects of maternal exercise on liver and skeletal muscle glycogen storage in pregnant rats. Mottola MF, Christopher PD. J Appl Physiol (1985). 1991 Sep;71(3):1015-9.PMID: 1757296
- Effects of strenuous maternal exercise on fetal organ weights and skeletal muscle development in rats. Mottola MF, Bagnall KM, Belcastro AN. J Dev Physiol. 1989 Feb;11(2):111-5.PMID: 2778291
- Physiological interactions between pregnancy and aerobic exercise. Wolfe LA, Ohtake PJ, Mottola MF, McGrath MJ. Exerc Sport Sci Rev. 1989;17:295-351. PMID: 2676551
- The effects of strenuous maternal exercise during gestation on maternal body components in rats. Mottola MF, Bagnall KM, Belcastro AN, Foster J, Secord D. J Anat. 1986 Oct;148:65-75.PMID: 3693094
- The effects of strenuous exercise on maternal rats and their developing fetuses. Bagnall KM, Mottola MF, McFadden KD.
Can J Appl Sport Sci. 1983 Dec;8(4):254-9.PMID: 6686088
- Mottola, MF 2013. ACSM's Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription, 9th edition. Chpt 8. "Exercise Prescription for Healthy Populations with Special Considerations" (Deborah Riebe, Associate Ed). Lippcott-Williams & Wilkins: USA. Pp.194-200.
- Mottola, M.F. 2012. Pregnancy and Exercise. (Chpt. 17). In: Sports Nutrition. A Practice Manual for Professionals (5th ed). (Rosenbloom & Coleman Eds). Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics. USA. Pp. 354-368.
- Mottola, MF, Ruchat, SM. 2011. Exercise guidelines for women with gestational diabetes. Chpt. 20. In: Gestational Diabetes, ISBN 978-953-307-359-0. (Ed. R. Krebel). InTech Open Access. Publishers: Rijeka, Croatia. (Invited) Pp. 339-362.
- Mottola, M.F. 2011. Exercise and pregnancy: Canadian Guidelines for Health Care Professionals. In: Wellspring. 22(4): Aug, 2011. Published by: Alberta Centre for Active Living.
- Mottola, M.F. 2010. Physical activity and weight control during pregnancy. Chpt. 61. In: Advances in Physical Activity and Obesity. (Eds. Bouchard, C, Katzmarzyk, P) Human Kinetics. Pp. 249-252.
- Mottola, M.F. 2010. Resistance Training Strategies During Pregnancy. Chpt. 17. In: Resistance Training For Special Populations. (Eds. Swank, A, Hagerrman, P). Delmar Cengage Learning: NY, USA. Pp. 345-356.
- Mottola, M.F. 2008. Performance in the pregnant woman: maternal and foetal considerations. Chpt. 12. In: Physiological Bases of Human Performance During Work and Exercise. (Eds. Taylor, N., Groeller, H) Elsevier: USA. Pp. 225-237.
- Borg-Stein, J., McInnis, K, Dugan, S., Mottola, M.F., Gruber, J. 2006. Evaluation and management of musculoskeletal and pelvic disorder of pregnancy. Critical Reviews in Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine. 18(3):187-204.
- Mottola, M.F. 2006. Exercise and pregnancy: The health habits of expectant women can last a lifetime. In: Parkhurst Exchange. 14(1):108-110.
- Mottola, M.F. 2005. Reproduction. In: Berkshire Encyclopedia of World Sport. (Eds. Levinson, D., Christensen, K.) Berkshire Publishing Group: Massachusetts, USA. Pp. 1257-1262.
- Mottola, M.F. 2005. Active Living: Exercise During Pregnancy. (Chpt. 3) In: Ensuring the Health of Active and Athletic Girls and Women. (Eds. Ransdell, L., Petlichkoff, L.) NAGWS: Reston, VA, USA. Pp. 47-58.
- Mottola, M.F. 2003. Keeping Fit. (Chpt. 5). In: The Pregnancy Bible. (Ed. Stone, J., Eddleman, K.) Carroll & Brown: London UK, pp. 113-124.
- Mottola, M.F. 2003. Postpartum Exercise. (Chpt. 16). In: The Pregnancy Bible. (Ed. Stone, J., Eddleman, K.) Carroll & Brown: London UK, pp. 334-338.
- Mottola, M.F. 2001. Reproduction. In: International Encyclopedia of Women & Sport. (Ed. Christensen, K., Guttmann, A., Pfister, G.) Macmillan Reference USA: New York, NY. pp. 928-943.
- Wolfe, L.A., Mottola, M.F. 2000. Validation of guidelines for aerobic exercise in pregnancy. (Chpt. 13) In: Decision Making in Sports Medicine. (Ed. Kumbhare, D., Basmajian, J.V.) Churchill Livingstone: New York, NY. Pp. 205-222.
- Mottola, M.F., L.A. Wolfe 2000. The pregnant athlete. (Chpt.14). In Encyclopaedia of Sports Medicine: Women in Sport. (Ed. Drinkwater, B.) Blackwell Science: Oxford, U.K. Pp. 194-207.
