A light exercise routine can benefit woman experiencing a healthy, normal pregnancy, and can help them to keep up their strength and stamina in preparation for the rigors of childbirth. Exercise can also help to relieve anxiety and control weight gain, and can also prevent pregnancy related constipation.

You should avoid taking part in any contact games, or sports where you may suffer a heavy fall including horse riding and off road mountain biking, and also avoid any exercise that pushes you too hard such as intensive aerobic or weight training workouts. Swimming and walking are gentle and effective ways to exercise during pregnancy, and you should aim to do no more than 30 minutes sessions at a medium pace two to three times a week, as long as you feel comfortable and are not experiencing any pains, dizzying or nausea.

It is common to sweat more during pregnancy, so make sure you drink plenty of water before, during and after exercise.

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