📎 The BENEFITS of staying active if you can throughout pregnancy* are diverse. ⚠️ And PLEASE NOTE: this is staying ACTIVE - doesn’t ned to be a full exercise class. Walking, climbing stairs, looking after toddlers, cleaning the kitchen are all staying active! ➡️ Movement is so good at ALL life stages! Hit SAVE to come back to it. 💫 Some of the beneficial reasons of pregnancy exercise for the general population include: ➕Improving cardiovascular output ➕Keeping muscles strong ➕Supporting joints ➕Self-esteem, confidence & positive mental health ➕Supporting hormone fluctuations ➕Regulating blood pressure ➕Reducing risk of gestational diabetes And for the baby:** ➕Exercise during pregnancy, whether acute or chronic, is not harmful to the foetus and may benefit development in utero and after birth. ➕The size of the placenta is larger in those mothers who exercised in early to mid pregnancy - suggesting increased nutrients & Oxygen delivery, plus waste removal. 💛 Before you start panicking on what you might want to do, remember exercise can be SO MANY THINGS, so don’t feel pressurised into one type of movement - find something you love and that works with your goals and body. 🚶‍♀️The NHS recommends 150 mins moderate exercise throughout the week - and this can mean any type of activity. ALL SMALL AMOUNTS of walking, cleaning, running after kids are INCLUDED! ❤️ Save, add your thoughts, and most importantly share with your pregnant friends. *I share general information, but always discuss with your GP or midwife if you have any concerns during your pregnancy. This is advice for pregnancies without any special considerations.