Whether you are already involved in a regular exercise program or you are interested in beginning an exercise program during your pregnancy, print a copt of the "Physical Activity Readiness Medical Exam for Pregnancy" English / Francais to take on your next prenatal visit. This tool will help your health care provider to make recommendations for a healthy amount of safe physical activity for you.
For information about the benefits of regular exercise during pregnancy and symptons you may have if you overdo it, follow the link to the Physical Activity in Pregnancy page of the Healthy Pregnancy section of the Public Health Agency of Canada's web site.
If you are looking for specific exercises recommended in pregnancy, refer to Active Pregnancy: Safety Guideline for Physical Activity during Pregnancy.
For more detailed information about exercise during your first, second or third trimester of pregnancy, visit the physical activity in pregnancy pages of The Best Chance web site.
For more information about healthy pregnancy, and prenatal health resources and supports in Simcoe Muskoka, please speak with your health care provider or contact Your Health Connection at (705) 721-7520 or 1-877-721-7520 to speak with a public health nurse.
