Moms-To-Be

There was a time when pregnant women were encouraged to avoid physical activity. Fortunately, attitudes towards pregnancy have changed and medical experts now recommend regular physical activity as part of a healthy pregnancy (Government of Canada, 2007).

The University of Western Ontario is doing a lot of great research at their Exercise and Pregnancy Lab.

Questions on Physical Activity?

Call the Physical Activity Promoter at the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit at 519-426-6170 or 905-318-6623. Active bodies need to be well fed. Check out the Nutrition and Healthy Eating section of our website.

Last updated October 2012.

 

Related Resources

• Best Start
• Public Health Agency of Canada: The Healthy Pregnancy Guide

Related Topics

• Chickenpox and Pregnancy
• Healthy Eating for a Healthy Baby
• Physical Activity During Pregnancy