Swimming and doing other exercises in water is a particularly good way to stay active during pregnancy.
Ali and her class at WaterBumps, including mums-to-be Ellie and Kristie, told us all about the benefits of aquanatal exercise in pregnancy – you’ll definitely be tempted to give it a go!
The water supports your body and it’s a low-impact exercise for your joints and ligaments. Swimming is an aerobic and strength conditioning exercise too – and both of these have been shown to shorten labour and decrease the risk of complications at birth.
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