Physical Activity

Contrary to advice given until the late 1980s, research has found that pregnancy is in fact not the time to sit back, relax and put your feet up (unless you have had medical advice to do so). Pregnancy is actually one of THE most important times to keep active, with benefits for not only your physical and mental health but also your developing baby.

You may feel low in energy and exhausted at times simply because of the hormonal changes and the energy required to support your growing baby and yourself. This means to keep active you may require a little more motivation and help. Consider the following facts and tips:

• • Benefits of keeping active
  • Recommendations for physical activity
  • Precautions when exercising in pregnancy
  • Tips to get more active during pregnancy
  • Walking during pregnancy and other useful links

>>Benefits of Keeping Active>>

Go the Ngala Healthy You Healthy Baby App
Track your health and wellbeing during pregnancy and during the early stages of your child's life and receive tips on how to improve or maintain your health. 

Further Information

• • Nutrition
  • Activity
  • Weight
  • Emotions
  • Social life
  • Sleep

Parenting Workshops

• • Building Brains
  • You and Your New Baby
  • Skilled Dads

Ngala Books & DVDs

• • Secrets of Good Sleepers Book
  • Secrets of Good Eaters Book
  • Building Brains for Young Children 0-3 Years DVD

For families of babies and young children who reside or work in W.A.,
if you need further assistance contact the Ngala Helpline
Telephone 9368 9368 or Country Access 1800 111 546
8am to 8pm 7 days a week or

or get support online via the My Ngala Forums

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