Effect of aerobic exercise during pregnancy on antenatal depression.

Background: Antenatal depression is not uncommon and is associated with a greater risk of negative pregnancy outcomes.

Aim: Exploring the effect of exercise in preventing and treating antenatal depression.

Methods: This was a prospective interventional controlled study carried out in 100 pregnant women treated at the Ain-Shams Family Medicine Center and Maadi Outpatient Clinic, Cairo, Egypt.