Exercise during pregnancy
Exercise supports your wellbeing during pregnancy, helps prevent gestational diabetes and helps you recover from childbirth. This guide explains how to continue or start exercising safely and which signs you should react to.
You will need
- An assessment from the maternity clinic (neuvola) or a doctor that there is nothing preventing exercise
- A good supportive bra and shoes
- A water bottle
- The UKK Institute's physical activity recommendation for pregnancy
Steps
Talk to the maternity clinic
Ask at the maternity and child health clinic (neuvola) whether exercise is suitable for you. In some situations, such as certain pregnancy complications, exercise needs to be limited.
Aim for the recommendation
Choose suitable activities
Avoid risky sports
Take body changes into account
Train your pelvic floor
Drink and avoid overheating
Know the warning signs
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