23/02/2026
This question comes up at almost every antenatal visit. The short answer is yes – for most women, exercise during pregnancy is beneficial, not risky.
Regular physical activity helps manage healthy weight gain, reduces back pain and constipation, improves sleep and mood, prepares your body for labour, and may reduce the risk of gestational diabetes and preeclampsia.
What changes are the type and intensity. High-impact activities, contact sports, and exercises with fall risk should be avoided. But walking, swimming, prenatal yoga, stationary cycling, and modified strength training are excellent choices.
Listen to your body, stay hydrated, avoid overheating, and stop if you experience warning signs like bleeding, dizziness, or contractions.
For women with certain pregnancy complications, exercise recommendations may differ – which is why we discuss this individually during your consultations.
