Being physically active during pregnancy is safe, and can help reduce the risk of developing gestational diabetes, reduce depression, and can provide a great foundation to return to pre-pregnancy weight in the postpartum period.
To normalise an active lifestyle, throughout motherhood, we recognise that everyone has an opportunity to promote physical activity.
A new campaign for healthcare professionals to talk openly with expectant and new mums to offer advice on how to exercise safely.
Find out how much you need, which types of exercise you can safely do and what to avoid.
TLC is an Essex campaign helping parents, carers and families give their young children the best start to life, developing their communication skills through playful learning at home.
As parents, you are the most important people in your baby’s early development.
Essex ActivAte is the name for the exciting activity clubs run by Active Essex! During school holidays, local club providers across the county deliver free holiday clubs and fun activities to get eligible primary and secondary children active, as well as support young people to make friendships and learn new skills, helping to enhance their wellbeing.
Take a look at our This Girl Can Essex ambassadors, who have many stories to share on how they continued to move, during pregnancy or post-natal period.
Building on this, Moving Medicine have partnered with the This Girl Can national campaign team, and the Active Pregnancy Foundation to develop a suite or resources and training to support women during this period
Discover what physical activity and sport opportunities are available near you.
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