Exercise in pregnancy: Women discuss their experiences

Pregnancy can affect many areas of a woman's life. You might battle with morning sickness, have strange food cravings and have to adjust to life during maternity leave. But what about exercise?

Should you maintain your exercise routine right up until you give birth? Or if you're worried about harming the baby, should you stop it altogether?

With sports stars such as Serena Williams and Laura Kenny having recently had babies, we're hearing more and more about high-profile athletes taking part in major events and tournaments whilst pregnant, or, just weeks after giving birth.

So this got us thinking: we know what the sporting elite, the personal trainers and coaching staff think, but what about you?

We've spoken to a group of new mums and mums-to-be, to find out about your experiences of exercising while pregnant...

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Medical advice

What's normal for you?

Advice for mums to be...

*Always seek medical advice from a professional if you're thinking of exercising during pregnancy.