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Yoga and Pilates outside a heated room

Non-heated yoga or Pilates can often be adapted, but positions, balance, joint range and lying flat may need changes as pregnancy progresses.

Direct guidance

What to know or do

Tell the instructor you are pregnant, avoid forceful stretching and breath-holding, and use support for balance. Stop for pain, bleeding, dizziness, contractions or fluid loss.

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

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When to get individual help

Check the exact item or situation with a doctor, midwife, pharmacist or relevant clinician; the name of a broad category is not enough for a personal decision.