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AM in Water during Pregnancy

Active Movement in Water during Pregnancy is a programme that helps women maintain and/or become active during pregnancy.

Health benefits can include feeling healthier during the pregnancy, reduced labour times, and accelerated recovery and weight loss after giving birth.

There are benefits for baby, too - if the mother is healthy and happy after birth and continues to be active with her baby, then the 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. The cost is $100 per hour and the group size is determined by the venue.  Please contact your Swimming New Zealand Regional Education Manager if you'd like to arrange a workshop for your group.

The 'Active Movement during Pregnancy' booklet is available as part of the workshop. It tells you all you need to know about getting active at the pool while you're pregnant. the booklet includes:

  • lots of ideas on what to do in the pool
  • tips on what to wear at the pool
  • notes about taking care of yourself when you’re exercising while you're pregnant.

Updated | 19 Mar 2007.

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