Exercising While Pregnant

Keeping active while you’re pregnant develops strong, flexible muscles that will help you during labour. It also makes bouncing back into shape after the pregnancy that much easier! You will, however, have some limitations so bear the following in mind:

• Stay cool by exercising for shorter periods of time in a cool environment, drinking plenty of water before, during and after exercising, and by exercising at an appropriate intensity for you. Your temperature, taken under the arm, should be less than 38.2ºC.
• Ideal exercise gets your heart pumping, keeps you supple and manages weight gain without causing physical stress.
• Maintain constant communication with your doctor/GP/gynae throughout your pregnancy to make sure you are not putting you and your baby at risk.

Be Careful!
If you experience any of these symptoms, call your doctor immediately:

• Vaginal bleeding
• Blurred vision
• Nausea
• Dizziness
• Fainting
• Heart palpitations
• Increased swelling in your hands, feet and ankles
• Sharp pain in the abdomen and chest

Best Exercise For Mom-To-Be

Walking is an easy and safe way to exercise throughout your pregnancy.

Swimming is said to be the best and safest exercise for pregnant women.