Movement during labour

Being active during pregnancy does wonders for you and your baby’s health. It is important to be fit for the pregnancy, the labour and afterwards.

There are different types of exercise that will help you stay fit in your pregnancy and improve your endurance during labour. 

1. General or planned exercise, like walking and swimming
2. Every day or incidental exercise, such as walking to the train or  taking the stairs
3. Pelvic floor exercises 
4. Abdominal strengthening exercises 
    

Preparing your body for labour

Labour positions

Labour massage 

Water birth 

Preparing for labour—moving for comfort and using TENS

Managing pain in labour and pregnancy

Breathing, focus, movement and relaxation in labour