Staying active during pregnancy

Find advice and information on how to stay active throughout pregnancy.

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Staying active

There are lots of opportunities to stay active during pregnancy. 

The NHS has guidelines on safe ways to exercise during pregnancy.

Staying active in Brighton & Hove

Maternity healthwalks

Maternity healthwalks are social walks on buggy-friendly routes, led by a local midwife. Find out more about maternity healthwalks.

Active for Life

Active for Life offers the following activities to stay active:

  • general healthwalks, walks throughout Brighton & Hove for people of all ages and abilities
  • postnatal pilates for people 6 to 8 weeks post-birth and pre-mobile babies

Find out more about activities offered by Active for Life.

Online support

Wellbeing and Exercise in Pregnancy (WEPP)

A free programme of videos and resources is available from NHS Sussex Local Maternal and Neonatal Systems. Access the Wellbeing and Exercise in Pregnancy (WEPP) programme.