We cordially invite all stakeholders involved in the field of physical activity during pregnancy and postpartum - including researchers, exercise professionals, elite sports coaches and perinatal care specialists - to join us in establishing a global platform for the exchange of research concepts and evidence-based knowledge. In collaboration with ECSS members and partner bodies, such as the American College of Sports Medicine's Pregnancy and Postpartum Special Interest Group, our objectives are:

• To initiate international research projects examining the effects of physical activity on pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum, the development of offspring and other aspects of reproductive health.
• To support the prevention of infertility, pregnancy-related ailments and non-communicable diseases in mothers and children through active lifestyles.
• To foster educational and practical activities that advocate for a healthy, active lifestyle during the perinatal period worldwide, including in the least developed countries.
• Discussion on global initiatives promoting physical activity during pregnancy and after childbirth and supporting women's reproductive health.

Date: Thursday, 3 July
Time: 18:30-19:30 (during poster session)
Session room: Porto

To warm up, join us at this year's ECSS congress for an invited symposium IS-MH02 titled “International perspective on how PA impacts mother, cord, & baby metabolome & inflammation: Date: 01.07.2025, Time: 13:30 - 14:45, Session room: Arco

We look forward to your participation at the first meeting of the PAiPP SIG and to advancing this important field together!

Assoc Prof Anna Szumilewicz
Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport,
Polish Society of Sports Medicine (PTMS)
Poland
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Assoc Prof Rita Santos-Rocha
Santarém Polytechnic University - Sport Sciences School of Rio Maior (ESDRM)
SPRINT Sport Physical Activity and Health Research and Innovation Center
Portugal
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Prof Linda May
East Carolina University, Kinesiology
United States
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