Should I Exercise During Pregnancy?

The British Journal of Sports Medicine have recently published a much needed update on exercise recommendations during pregnancy. Appropriate exercise during pregnancy has be shown to be associated with less complications as well as enhancing maternal physical and mental health.
The amount of exercise that is appropriate for you may depend on your previous level of fitness as well as any current or previous health issues. If you are having certain issues during pregnancy such as pre-eclampsia, then exercise may be limited. It is recommended that all pregnant women who aren’t currently meeting the new guidelines and don’t have any contraindications to exercise start to progressively move towards them. The updated exercise recommendations will be released next year.
If you would like to know what exercise you should be doing during pregnancy and what you should avoid, or if you want to start doing Clinical Pilates during your pregnancy come in and see one of our friendly and experienced physiotherapists. Genevieve has a special interest in Women’s and Men’s Health and can also assist with other pregnancy related issues.