Activities during pregnancy

ACTIVITIES DURING PREGNANCY
Safe activies Be careful with these Activities to avoid
  • Walking
  • Aquafit (exercices in a pool)
  • Swimming
  • Biking, especially on a stationary bike
  • Cross-country skiing on flat ground
  • Snowshoeing
  • Low-impact aerobic exercises
  • Prenatal exercises with a qualified teacher
  • Yoga
  • Tai chi

Tennis and other racket sports

  • Decrease these sports.
  • Stop after your sixth month.

Golf

  • Adjust your swing. Do not twist or jerk.

Bowling

  • Do not bend too far forward or lose your balance.

Weight training

  • Do not lift weights while lying on your back.
  • Use low weights and high repetitions.
  • Lessen the weight as your pregnancy progresses.
  • Use weight machines.
  • Avoid free weights.
  • Do not hold your breath. Always breathe out when you are lifting.
  • Downhill skiing
  • Contact sports such as basketball, volleyball, hockey
  • Scuba diving
  • Horseback riding especially jumping
  • Heavy weightlifting
  • Baseball or softball
Last update: 2014-01-09