GETTING ACTIVE

Good news, ladies! Any activity that makes you feel warm and a little bit out of breath, including walking briskly and going up and down stairs, counts towards your exercise goal! Other types of exercise you can do while pregnant include…

● Swimming and aerobic exercise to music, such as classes.

● Cycling (just be mindful that as your bump grows, your balance will change).

● Pilates to improve strength and posture.

● Running (if you loved jogging before, it’s safe to continue as long as you feel OK).

● Strength training exercises, such as swimming and working with weights (but don’t try sit-up exercises after 12 weeks, or any cross-fit type training, which encourages the use of lifting heavy weights).

● Pregnancy yoga to reduce anxiety and help women stay calm in labour.

● Pelvic floor exercises to reduce the risk of incontinence after birth.