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Physical activity and exercise during pregnancy – guidelines – brochure

These guidelines provide information and advice for pregnant women about how much physical activity and exercise they should do each day, and about reducing the time they spend being inactive.

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Guidelines for physical activity during pregnancy

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General public
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This document includes:

  • how active you should be
  • type of activities
  • what activities to avoid
  • intensity of physical activity
  • complications
  • returning to physical activity after birth. 
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Collection of physical activity and sedentary behaviour guidelines for all ages
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