The research has taught us exercise is important for the health of both mother and baby. Including healthy weight gain for both mother and baby, reduced risk of gestational diabetes and preeclampsia and reduced musculoskeletal complaints such as back and pubic pain. It is however sometimes confusing to know what is safe or suitable throughout the three trimesters or if you are diagnosed with a pregnancy related condition or complaint.

It is also being found we can help reduce the severity of postnatal complaints and reduce the recovery time in postpartum by using specific exercise prescription during pregnancy.

Bloom Exercise Physiology can help prescribe suitable and safe exercise programs and use exercise to assist with the treatment of pregnancy specific conditions for every stage of your pregnancy, prepare you for postpartum and assist you to continue exercising and staying active.

Pregnancy

Birth preparation

There are many tools an exercise physiologist can use to help with birth preparation including specific movements, exercises, stretches and postural changes. At Bloom we have many tips and tricks for the late stages of pregnancy to assist with your labour and birth.