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The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) recommend 150 minutes exercise a week for health benefits. If it is a more realistic target for you there is also research which suggests you aim for 10,000 steps a day to maintain good daily activity levels. However, we know that any exercise is beneficial and the amount you can realistically manage may change through your pregnancy journey.

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Why do we talk about weight and weight gain in pregnancy

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Eating Well in Pregnancy – Having a varied diet

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Fruit, Vegetables and Fibre - Getting your '5 a day'

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Understanding Food Labels

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Vegetarian and Vegan Diets in Pregnancy

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Gestational Diabetes

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Eating and Drinking with Pregnancy Sickness

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Small changes to your diet can make a big difference

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Exercise Videos

Discover a wide range of expert-led exercise videos designed to support you during pregnancy and the postnatal period. Choose from Pilates, Yoga, General Exercise, Resistance Training, Gym Ball and more

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