During my pregnancy, I tried to stick to a simple routine to stay healthy—for both me and the baby. Here’s what worked for me:
– 30-minute daily walks, sometimes a bit longer on a weekend.
– Lots of water throughout the day. Honestly, the constant peeing was super annoying, but I reminded myself it was for a good cause!
– Meals: I ate healthy and tried to avoid salty and really sweet foods—even though they were VERY tempting!
– Sleep: I definitely slept more than usual. Pregnancy completely drained my energy, so I gave in and rested whenever I could.
– Prenatal vitamins: Took them daily, as advised by my OB. The one with iron tasted awful though.
– Also, wearing comfy clothes helped a lot, especially for walks and sleep. I used these maternity leggings: https://www.newbeginnings.com.au/collections/maternity-leggings

Nothing fancy—just small, consistent things that helped me feel my best.

Predominantly- chasing toddlers!
I also got a stair master after confirming this was safe with my obstretrian.
I have been terribly unwell all pregnancy so eating multiple meals to get enough calories and nutrients to support baby. I also paid attention to what I was craving and tried to work out what my body was telling me.

I had some health issues and needed to exercise caution. So for me it was two things: looking after my older kids (after the first pregnancy, obviously) and the other was walking. Walking is pretty gentle and it’s easy to incorporate in your daily routine. It worked well for me. Good luck.

Staying active both at work and home has been a priority for me, which is why I’ve kept up with my gym sessions, swimming, and daily walks. With three large dogs, each weighing about 40 kg, staying fit has been a natural part of my routine. This lifestyle not only helped me maintain my fitness but also allowed me to focus on building core strength, alongside my usual weightlifting.

During my pregnancy, this commitment paid off significantly. I lost a considerable amount of weight early on by making essential dietary changes, and I’ve successfully maintained my pre-pregnancy weight throughout. I haven’t needed to invest in maternity clothes or different sizes, making my pregnancy experience incredibly smooth and enjoyable.

I went to the gym and did cardio and weights that were appropriate to my trimester. Treadmill was excellent, and the cycle machine. Check with your GP, but there is a rate you don’t want your heartrate to exceed.

They say not to start anything new when pregnant. I mainly went for walks before and after work until the last few weeks when it was too hard too. Walking is the best thing, put some music on or an audio book with your ear phones and off you go. I loved it.

Honestly i mostly just did what I was doing before I was pregnant although I did avoid things like soft cheeses etc and I also took a pregnany multivitamin just to make sure I was getting everything I needed. If your worried talk to your gp or obstetrician and they will be able to give you some ideas suitable for your current health.

Eat healthy foods and moderate exercise like walking and swimming.

Oops in my comment below I accidently made a typo and wrote medication instead of meditation; clearly two very different things! I did and still do regular meditation because it is so good for my mind and body. It is always important to find exercise that is enjoyable and suits a lifestyle.

Walking, walking walking. Walking the dog, strolling with friends. I just kept moving as much as I could, trying to get at least a short walk in each day. Keeping moving in general is a good idea too. Preparing the baby’s room and all those things that come with having a baby.

I just kept doing what I did before: going out on the bike, avoiding the car as much as possible and walk where you can, avoiding lifts and escalators and take the stairs as much as possible. Do push wall push ups and stretches when you wait for that kettle to boil and weight lifting with your grocery bags 🙂

I kept to the same routine but of course by the end I was a little slower due to size. I enjoyed my favorite forms of exercise; walking, swimming and yoga. Stretching and also medication was also important for my health and wellbeing during each pregnancy. I checked in with my medical team about the exercise and received advice and guidance.

I had a meal plan that I used as a guide, so I was always eating a balanced diet. I also kept up my regular exercise routine that I had before I started pregnancy, which was running 10km 3 times per week and 5km on the fourth day. So long as you were already exercising previously, it’s safe to keep doing unless a doctor advises otherwise.

To be finest, it was not my during point. I was hoping their DV at the time and left at 32 weeks pregnant. My biggest focus was staying mindful and calm. I did pregnancy pilates classes in Bondi Junction which where amazing, massage and swimming from time to time. The biggest thing was eating well and meal prep was the king here, especially for work nights.