Exercise in pregnancy is important not only for the mother but also the baby. It is recommended that throughout pregnancy you should aim for 150 mins of moderate- intensity aerobic activity per week. This can be spread out throughout the week. Taking part in physical activity when you are pregnant has many benefits, including: Exercise can …
There are so many benefits to exercise during pregnancy but what’s important is that you do the right exercise for you and the stage of pregnancy you are at.
We all know the obvious changes that your body goes through during pregnancy, but there are some less know changes that occur, sometimes without you even realising! Almost all the systems in the body will undergo changes to help prepare you for the arrival of your new baby: Soft Tissue Changes Postural Changes Circulatory System …
Yesterday on BBC Radio 4’s Inside Health programme, there was a great overview of Pelvic Girdle Pain (PGP). PGP is an umbrella term used to describe pain felt in the hip, back & pelvic area during pregnancy. It can affect 1 in 5 pregnancies, normally from the second trimester, but can start from very early on …
