Oyster Woman and Child Specialty Hospital, a dedicated state of art hospital for mother and child devoted to providing ethical, evidenced based, patient integrated holistic care.
Physiotherapy
Exercise can improve your health and that of your baby too. Research has produced reliable evidence and practical guidelines outlining the safety and benefits of physical activity during pregnancy. Our consultant recommends 150 minutes per week of moderate intensity exercise during pregnancy.
Every woman will have a different fitness level before they become pregnant. You should aim to maintain or moderately improve your level of fitness. For uncomplicated pregnancy and low risk pregnancy, physical activity has many important health benefits.
- Reduces risk of high blood pressure
- Reduces risk of gestational diabetes
- Helps you to maintain a healthy weight and return to your pre pregnancy weight more easily
- Reduces your baby’s risk of developing childhood obesity, diabetes and heart disease later in life
- Mental health benefits – improves mood, reduces anxiety and stress and improves sleep pattern
- Reduces risk of post-natal depression
- Increases strength and stamina
- Prepares you for labour and delivery
- Reduces aches and pains during pregnancy, such as pelvic or back pain
- ‘Our team will help you in achieving customised plan as your requirements’