The
aforementioned exercise recommendations are intended for pregnant women who
do not have any additional risk factors. However some medical conditions may
lead your midwife or doctor to recommend modifications or abstinence. These
conditions are:
Contraindications To Exercise During
Pregnancy
Pregnancy-induced hypertension (high blood pressure)
Pre-term rupture of membranes
Premature labour during the prior or current pregnancy or both
Incompetent cervix (a surgical procedure to close the cervix to keep the foetus
intact in utero)
Persistent second or third-trimester bleeding
Intrauterine growth retardation
In addition, women with certain other conditions, including chronic hypertension
(high blood pressure) or active thyroid, cardiac, vascular or pulmonary disease,
should be evaluated carefully in order to determine whether an exercise program
is appropriate
