AvoidGeneral guidanceActivity

Contact, collision and combat sports

Avoid activities where abdominal impact or uncontrolled collision is likely.

Direct guidance

What to know or do

Use non-contact conditioning or technique work only when a qualified instructor and your clinician agree it is appropriate for your pregnancy.

What changes the answer

  • Your previous experience, current pregnancy and any clinical restriction
  • Fall, collision, overheating, altitude and breath-holding risk
  • Pain, bleeding, dizziness, contractions, fluid loss or breathlessness during activity

General guidance

When to get individual help

Choose a lower-risk alternative when possible. If the exposure already happened, record the product, amount, timing and symptoms and ask for advice instead of assuming harm.