Exercise FAQs

People may tell you that pregnancy is a good time to put your feet up. If your pregnancy is uncomplicated it is actually much healthier for you and your baby to exercise while pregnant.

We are all trying to cope with changes to our routine, including how we eat and exercise to look after ourselves. The important thing is trying to be as active as you can, without comparing yourself to others.

The singer experienced diastasis recti after the birth of her son.

The international retrospective study of 1,293 women who take part in parkrun found no evidence of negative effects of running on the baby.

A new study has found that women who eat healthily and stay active in pregnancy cut their chance of needing a caesarean section.

Yoga is a great way to stay active during and after pregnancy. The Yoga Midwife takes us through some simple poses to get you started.

Emily shares how staying active through pole dancing and yoga has helped her cope with the physical and mental challenges of pregnancy.

Pregnancy-safe, at-home workouts with no equipment needed! We asked Charlie, founder of Bumps and Burpees and personal trainer qualified in pre & post natal training to provide some simple exercises to do at home.

Even short bursts of exercise, like running up some stairs, can have a positive effect on women during pregnancy. Find out more about how it can help you.