Last updated December 2011. Planned review date: December 2012

Suggested everyday activities for pregnancy

• Walk instead of taking the bus or get off a stop early. Popping to the shops on foot or a stroll through the park counts as exercise and helps to keep your fitness levels up.
• Climb stairs instead of calling the lift, or get out of the lift one floor early and walk the last bit.
• If you have other children, walk them to school, nursery or toddler group if it’s not too far.
• If you’re doing the housework, turn your music up and put a bit of vigour into it for a good workout.
• Take the dog for an extra walk.
• Do some gardening – cutting the grass, weeding and planting are all good exercise.
• Have a dance. Put on your favourite CD or music channel and get moving. It’s a good low-impact way to exercise as long as you’re not jumping around too much – and it’s fun!

In this section

How active should I be?
When to be careful exercising
Exercise/activity to avoid
Everyday activity suggestions
Pelvic floor exercises
Swimming in pregnancy
Running in pregnancy
Walking in pregnancy
Yoga and pregnancy
Aerobics and weights in pregnancy
Questions on exercise in pregnancy
Five pregnancy exercises (pdf)

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