Active Movement in Water during Pregnancy

‘Active Movement in Water during Pregnancy’ is a programme to help women maintain their fitness levels and/or become active during pregnancy.

Benefits include feeling healthier during pregnancy, reduced labour times, and accelerated recovery and weight loss after giving birth.

There are benefits for baby too. If mum is healthy and happy after birth and continues to be active with her baby, then baby can gain all the developmental benefits of ‘Active Movement’.

Resources

‘Active Movement during Pregnancy’ workshops and booklet

‘Active Movement during Pregnancy’ workshops are available in your area. They cost $100 per hour per group. The group size is determined by the venue.

Please contact your Swimming New Zealand Regional Education Manager if you would like to arrange a workshop for your group.

The 'Active Movement during Pregnancy' booklet is available as part of the workshop. It outlines pool activities for pregnant women.

The booklet includes:

• ideas on what to do in the pool;
• tips on what to wear at the pool;
• notes about taking care of yourself while exercising;