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Still wondering if you should engage in exercise or any form of physical activity during pregnancy? Rest assured – a moderate amount of exercise is not only safe but also necessary for a health pregnancy. Moreover, leading an active lifestyle can contribute to preventing the growing problem of gestational diabetes and its undesirable effects on both mother and baby.
According to the first set of guidelines introduced in Singapore on physical activity and exercise in pregnancy early last year, “healthy women with uncomplicated pregnancies should engage in at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity and take certain precautions while exercising”.
These guidelines aim to standardize advice on exercise and physical activity for pregnant women to improve their health outcomes and that of their child.
They have been developed by a Committee of Exercise in Pregnancy which comprises key members from the Integrated Platform for Research in Advancing Metabolic Health Outcomes in Women and Children (IPRAMHO), led by KKH, in partnership with the SingHealth Polyclinics and National Healthcare Group Polyclinics, as well as the Obstetrical & Gynaecological Society of Singapore (OGSS), Perinatal Society of Singapore (PSS) and Exercise is Medicine Singapore (EIMS).
Please check out the entire list of guidelines here and discuss with your doctor for specific do’s and don’ts. The key thing to remember is to lead an active and healthy lifestyle always.
Stay active, stay fit and stay safe!
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