- Avoid physical activity in excessive heat, especially high humidity.
- Avoid activities which involve physical contact or danger of falling.
- Avoid scuba diving.
- Lowlander women (ie living below 2500m) should avoid physical activity at high altitude (>2500m). Those considering physical activity above those altitudes should seek supervision from an obstetric care provider with knowledge of the impact of high-intensity physical activity on maternal and fetal outcomes.
- Those considering athletic competition or exercising significantly above the recommended guidelines should seek supervision from an obstetric care provider with knowledge of the impact of high-intensity physical activity on maternal and fetal outcomes.
- Maintain adequate nutrition and hydration- drink water before, during and after physical activity.
- Know the reasons to stop physical activity and consult a qualified healthcare provider
Reasons to stop physical activity and consult a qualified healthcare provider
- Persistent excessive shortness of breath that does not resolve on rest.
- Severe chest pain.
- Regular and painful uterine contractions.
- Vaginal bleeding.
- Persistent loss of fluid from the vagina indicating rupture of membranes.
- Persistent dizziness or faintness that does not resolve on rest.
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