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Are you pregnant?

Check out our advice & guidance, read women's stories & discover resources to help you become or stay active throughout your pregnancy

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Is it safe for me?

Being active during pregnancy has many physical and mental health benefits and is generally safe for most women.  But knowing whether it is safe for YOU personally, still leaves many women confused and even scared.

The Get Active Questionnaire for Pregnancy (GAQ-P)

has been designed to identify the small number of women who need to consult with a healthcare professional before they begin or continue to be physically active, and to help the majority of healthy pregnant women overcome any concerns they might have about getting or staying active.

Did you know?

Being active during pregnancy...

Improves cardiovascular fitness

Reduces risk of
high blood pressure problems

Helps prevent
gestational diabetes

Helps you
sleep better

Is great for mental health

Want to learn more about being active in your pregnancy? 

Here's what the national guidelines say ...

Active Pregnancy Foundation - Pregnancy CMO Guidelines
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No pregnancy is
the same, but there's an
activity for everyone

Written by experts, here's our

FREE downloadable guides

to activities you can enjoy.

Each guide is packed with advice and top tips to support you throughout your pregnancy journey. 

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Fancy getting active?

The programmes we've endorsed have been assessed by experts to ensure they meet current guidelines and are delivered by fully qualified professionals.

 

Watch this space for more fantastic providers. 

Are you a pre- or postnatal instructor and run a programme you'd like to get endorsed?

Head to our Endorsement Guide to find out more.

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One size does not fit all, remember every pregnancy will be different.

Always consult and follow the advice of your healthcare professional.

The information contained on this website does not constitute or replace medical advice.

 

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