Please do not exercise/stop exercising and seek advice from your healthcare professional if you have or develop any of the following:
- A weak cervix or problems with your cervix
- Placenta previa after 26 weeks of pregnancy
- Problems with your placenta such as placenta acreta or percreta
- A condition called pre-eclampsia
- Your baby is small for dates and there is concern about your placental function
- Leakage of fluid from the vagina or vaginal bleeding
- Severe and regular abdominal pain/contractions (in contrast to Braxton Hicks which are irregular and milder)
- Severe calf pain and/or swelling
- Dizziness or visual disturbances
- Poorly controlled/uncontrolled epilepsy, hypertension or thyroid disease
- Any other serious heart or lung problems
Start gently and progress gradually if you have any of the following
- Mild or moderate heart or lung disease such as asthma
- Diabetes with daily episodes of hypoglycaemia/sugar lows or hypoglycaemia unawareness
- Symptomatic anaemia
- History of recurrent (≥3 in a row) first or a single second trimester miscarriage
- History of preterm labour (before 37 weeks gestation)
- You are carrying twins
If you are medically fit and well our exercise videos are suitable for you from 6-8 weeks after the birth of your baby
Contact your healthcare professional if you have any concerns.
Disclaimer
The WEPP video collection is for you if you don’t have any medical conditions that prevent you from exercising. Please read the self-screening for exercise section above and chat with your healthcare professional if you have any doubts.
Please stop and seek medical advice if you experience any pain or discomfort when exercising. It is not unusual to have muscle aches and pains if you have done exercises that are new to you, but if you have anything more serious than this, please seek advice. WEPP is not responsible for any injury or condition you may sustain as a result of engaging in this exercise video.
Please exercise at your own pace and enjoy the class!