Generally okayGeneral guidanceActivity

Walking and hiking

Choose stable surfaces, supportive footwear, a manageable pace and a route with water and help available.

Direct guidance

What to know or do

Treat “Walking and hiking” as generally okay only when it matches the preparation, amount and health context described here. If your doctor has not limited activity, work toward about 150 minutes of moderate movement each week, split into manageable sessions.

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

This is a general pregnancy baseline, not personal clearance. Change course and ask for advice if symptoms, complications or an individual care plan make the situation different.