Precautions and Contraindications

We want you to exercise safely during your pregnancy, so please read this page carefully.

Before you get started with your Bub&Me classes, it’s important to understand the precautions and contraindications regarding exercise during pregnancy. This page will provide you with an outline of things to consider before commencing exercise.

Precautions when exercising during pregnancy:

  • No exercise on back after 16 weeks of pregnancy

  • Avoid high impact exercise and exercise that places additional strain on the abdomen e.g. crunches and planks

  • Avoid heavy strength training and single leg exercises

  • Avoid exercises which require you to have your legs far apart as these will place extra strain on the pelvis e.g. breast-stroke, wide-based stepping actions

  • It is recommended that you also avoid activities that have a risk of falling

  • e.g. horse riding and cycling or a possibility of impact to the abdomen e.g.

  • contact team sports

  • Avoid exercise in hot, humid conditions

 

Contraindications to exercise during Pregnancy

If you have any of the following conditions, you’ll need to get clearance from your medical professional before commencing exercise.

  • Heart disease

  • Lung disease

  • Cervical insufficiency

  • Persistent bleeding

  • Placenta previa

  • Preterm labour

  • Ruptured membranes

  • Preeclampsia

Let us Explain

Watch here to hear everything you need to know before exercising during pregnancy. Hosted by qualified physiotherapist and women’s health professional, Natalie D’Rozario.