Latest post on physioquestions.com | Exercise and Pregnancy

Considering I just had a baby, this topic is quite relevant and fresh in my mind. As a physio, exercise is second nature to me. I found it rather enjoyable to exercise during my entire pregnancy, and as my body changed throughout the different trimesters, I just simply modified the type of activity I did to suit. (In fact, I exercised even up to the day of giving birth - going for a nice 90min walk in the middle of the day during my early labour contractions, and made me feel so much better!).

Simply put, it is important to exercise during pregnancy. It brings many benefits for the mother's physical, emotional and social health. Although physical activity is beneficial for most people, I must state that under some circumstances, physical activity is not recommended for the health of the mother and baby, and the obstetrician's instructions must be carefully adhered to. 

Topics covered:

• Body changes during pregnancy
• Benefits of exercise
• Exercise suggestions
• Exercise to avoid
• Contact a physio

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