Regular Exercise During Pregnancy

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If you have any of the following conditions, your doctor or midwife may advise you to refrain from exercise during your pregnancy:

• Pregnancy-induced hypertension (high blood pressure)

• Premature rupture of membranes (PROM)

• Premature labor (including preterm labor during a previous pregnancy)

• Incompetent cervix

• Persistent second or third trimester bleeding

• Intrauterine growth retardation

• Heart disease

If you have any of the following symptoms while exercising, stop immediately and contact your doctor or midwife:

• Pain

• Dizziness

• Shortness of breath

• Feeling faint

• Vaginal bleeding

• Difficulty walking

• Back or pelvic pain

• Contractions that persist 30 minutes after you stop exercising

You should also discontinue your exercise program and contact your healthcare provider if you have a rapid heartbeat while resting or if there's an unusual absence of fetal movements. (But bear in mind that the baby is often most quiet when you're most active.)

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