Exercise during pregnancy can help to alleviate low back pain, reduce swelling, shorten labour, boost mood, improve sleep, and helps you get into shape faster after pregnancy

• Stay hydrated
• Keep cardiovascular exercises low impact unless cleared by your caregiver
• Focus on good posture
• Modify your abdominal exercises – avoid crunches and side raises to prevent diastasis recti
• Maintain your level of activity – try not to increase it
• Kegels daily
• Listen to your body
• After week 16, avoid exercises on your back or on your stomach
• Stop exercising and check with your doctor if you experience bleeding, cramping, pain or dizziness
• Avoid being overheated
• Eat as healthy as possibly
• Wear a bra that fits and supports you well