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This Mum Moves - Maternal Health Equity in Motion
The Active Pregnancy Foundation (APF) and the Institute of Health Visiting (iHV) have been working together for more than five years to deliver the This Mum Moves (TMM) educational programme. The Institute is the APF’s official training partner, supporting the development of place-based leaders – known as This Mum Moves Ambassadors – who promote physical activity within their local communities and settings. 
APF Team
Oct 223 min read


The Active Pregnancy Foundation and Sport England Announce New Partnership
Active Pregnancy Foundation announce new partnership with Sport England. The partnership will solidify our shared mission to support pregnant and postnatal women to be active.
APF Team
Aug 73 min read


APF Awards 2025 - Winners Announced
What a night! The APF Awards 2025, in association with David Lloyd Clubs, was a joyful celebration of the incredible individuals and organisations championing active pregnancies across the UK. The energy in the room was electric as we came together to recognise and applaud the amazing work being done in research, practice, policy, and community outreach. And the winners are...
APF Team
Jun 182 min read


Category Sponsors Announced for the APF Awards 2025 in Association with David Lloyd Clubs
The APF is delighted to reveal the Category Sponsors for the highly anticipated Active Pregnancy Foundation Awards 2025 in association with David Lloyd Clubs. The Category Sponsors are: People - Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre, Sheffield Hallam University. Places - Our Parks. Products - Vitabiotics Pregnacare. Programmes - Core Fitness Education.
APF Team
May 154 min read


David Lloyd Clubs Announced as Headline Sponsor for the APF Awards 2025
The APF announce Europe's leading premium health and wellness group David Lloyd Clubs as the Headline Sponsor of the APF Awards 2025, our flagship event celebrating the individuals and organisations championing active pregnancies and supporting women to stay healthy and active before, during and after pregnancy.
APF Team
May 93 min read


Leading Health & Fitness Organisations Announced as Supporting Partners of the APF Awards 2025
APF announce Supporting Partners for the APF Awards 2025, they include Active Partnerships, CASES, CIMSPA, College of Medicine, Hertility, iHV, This Girl Can, POGP & ukactive
 
This year’s partners include Active Partnerships, CASES, CIMSPA, College of Medicine, Hertility, Institute of Health Visiting (iHV), This Girl Can, Pelvic Obstetric and Gynaecological Physiotherapy (POGP), and ukactive – all of whom share the APF’s mission to improve the health and wellbeing of women
APF Team
May 56 min read


Celebrating Champions of Active Pregnancy – Nominations Open for APF Awards 2025
We're delighted to announce the return of the APF Awards 2025, celebrating great leadership, innovation, research, and best practice. 
APF Team
Mar 262 min read


Transforming Maternal Health in Sheffield: Findings from the ‘Moving Mums Initiative’The Moving Mums Initiative
The Moving Mums Initiative was launched in 2024 to address maternal and infant health inequalities in Sheffield’s underserved communities.
APF Team
Jan 316 min read


Big Push 2025 - Launching Our Strategy for the Year
We've launched our Big Push 2025 - more an just a jazzy looking document, it's our steer and our guide for the coming year.
APF Team
Jan 62 min read


Active Pregnancy Foundation & Good Boost Embark on Partnership to Innovate Digital Aquatic Fitness for Pregnant & Postnatal Women
The APF has partnered with Good Boost to co-develop pioneering digital aquatic exercise solutions for pregnant and postpartum women.
APF Team
Dec 11, 20242 min read


The Active Pregnancy Foundation & Defence Women's Network join forces for second Defence Perinatal Festival
APF proudly partnered with the Defence Women’s Network as they hosted their second Perinatal Festival.
APF Team
Jul 16, 20241 min read


Leading bodies for health, sport, recreation, fitness and leisure urge party leaders to commit to making UK most active nation in Europe
The APF join coalition calling on party leaders to #TakeTheLead & commit to making the UK the most active nation in Europe.
APF Team
Jun 20, 20246 min read


Our Big Push 2024
We've published our vision for 2024 - Read "Our Big Push"! In January 2023 we launched a very ambitious Big Push, and it proved to be a...
APF Team
Jan 1, 20242 min read


The Active Pregnancy Foundation Awards – Meet the Winners!
APF Awards 2023 - winners annouced!
APF Team
Jul 4, 20233 min read


The Active Pregnancy Foundation Awards – Meet the Shortlist!
Active Pregnancy Foundation Awards - Shortlist Announced
APF Team
May 29, 20233 min read


The Active Pregnancy Foundation Awards – Category Sponsor Announcement
Move Consulting sign up as sponsor of the Active Pregnancy Foundation Awards 2023 ‘Programmes’ Category.
APF Team
May 5, 20232 min read


This Mum Moves Featured in New CMO Physical Activity Guidelines Communications Framework
This Mum Moves is featured in the new CMO Physical Activity Guidelines Communications Framework.
APF Team
Mar 31, 20232 min read


The Active Pregnancy Foundation Awards - Supporting Partners Announcement
Respected organisations from across the sport, fitness, and healthcare industry sign up in support of The APF Awards 2023.
Sally Kettle
Mar 8, 20232 min read


The Active Pregnancy Foundation Launches Inaugural Awards
The Active Pregnancy Foundation launches inaugural awards to recognise those supporting women to be active during pregnancy & beyond.
APF Team
Feb 2, 20233 min read


CSEP's Get Active Questionnaire for Pregnancy Receives International Adoption
Get Active Questionnaire for Pregnancy receives international adoption - CSEP, BASES, & The APF collaborate to create UK version.
APF Team
Jan 23, 20233 min read
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