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Have you had a baby?

Check out our advice & guidance for women who have had a baby,

& discover resources to help you reintroduce activity safely

Is it safe for me?

Being active after pregnancy has many physical and mental health benefits and, if you've had a straightforward birth, you can begin to build up to being active gradually.  

Watch the video, below for more information on how to get back to activity safely. It's packed with information, including what to look out for that might have an impact on what

and how much you can do. 

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Did you know?

Being active after pregnancy...

Improves cardiovascular fitness

Helps you return
to pre-pregnancy weight

Improves tummy muscle tone & strength

Helps you
sleep better

Reduces worries & depression

Want to reintroduce activity after having your baby?

Here's what the national guidelines say. . .
Active Pregnancy Foundation - Postnatal 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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PLEASE NOTE - Where referring to 'women' and 'mothers', this should be taken to include people who do not identify as female but who are pregnant.

Similarly, where the term 'parents' is used, this should be taken to include anyone who has main responsibility for caring for a baby.

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