Can I exercise during pregnancy?

Can I exercise during pregnancy?

Yes you can but some exercise may need to be modified depending on any discomforts and the stage of pregnancy you are.

Labour can be a physically demanding experience, and as with any strenuous activity it is best to be in the best physical and psychological state of preparedness prior to it. You may be awake, moving, walking, and changing positions and environments for many hours.

A physiotherapist can help you design a safe exercise programme to ensure you are at your best for the most exciting day of your life – the day you get to hold your beautiful baby in your arms for the first time!

An exercise programme usually involves flexibility, strength, endurance, and cardiovascular fitness components, and we can help with developing the most suitable plan for you based on your individual needs and goals.

Additional benefits of a regular pregnancy exercise programme include weight management, improved sleep quality, reduced physical discomforts, improved pelvic floor function, and overall feelings of well-being as exercise helps get those endorphins flowing!