The UK Chief Medical Officers published updated physical activity guidelines, including those for pregnant women and for women after childbirth: birth to 12months. Information alone rarely changes behaviour, that's why every infographic should be accompanied by a conversation.

We're excited to launch two new advisory groups: the MotherBoard and MotherBoard Pro, because we're serious about improving the health outcomes of women throughout their childbearing years. We'll be listening to the women living these experiences and learning from the professionals working alongside them.

At The APF, we’ve always believed in the power of movement during the childbearing years, not just for physical health, but for confidence, wellbeing, and connection. A recent case study from Greater Manchester Moving brings this to life, showing how midwives, when equipped with the right tools and knowledge, are more confident to initiate conversations about movement, and more consistent in the messages they share. More importantly, women feel it.

England Netball and Wellbeing of Women join forces to tackle female health taboos in ‘I Wish I Knew: In Conversation With...’ webinar series. The series kick starts on 12 March 2026 opening the conversation on how women can stay active safely during pregnancy and how to return to sport with confidence after giving birth.