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Just found out you’re pregnant? We have all the information you need below to make sure you have a happy and healthy pregnancy.

If you are not active:

• Start gradually
• Aim for 150 minutes of moderate level exercise per week.
• Don’t overdo it! Make sure exercise is of a moderate intensity.
• Stay hydrated! Don’t get too hot.
• Whether it’s a 10-minute walk to the shops or dancing at home, every activity counts!

If you are active:

• Maintain at least 150 minutes of moderate level exercise per week.
• Listen to your body, adapt to each stage of pregnancy.
• Don’t overdo it! Make sure exercise is of a moderate intensity.
• Stay hydrated! Don’t get too hot.

Benefits of staying active during pregnancy;

• Improves quality of sleep.
• Improves mood.
• Helps prevent diabetes of pregnancy.
• Helps control weight gain.
• Helps to reduce high blood pressure problems.

Children should aim for at least 180 minutes per day of physical activity including jumping, climbing, skipping, throwing, catching, dancing, playing and riding a bike. EVERY MOVEMENT COUNTS!

Click here to view the recommended pregnancy activity infographic

Click here to view the recommended post-pregnancy activity infographic

Click here to view the recommended early years activity infographic

Sessions we Deliver

Baby Movers – A fun session where you can learn how to connect and interact with your baby to support their healthy brain development and emotional wellbeing. Suitable for babies and toddlers age 0 – 18 months. Please bring a mat and a few blankets for the baby

Mini Movers – Music and movement session for children who are steady on their feet up to 4 years. Learn vital movement and coordination skills, along with social skills and confidence building. Make friends, have fun and be school ready! Children must be supervised by a parent or carer at all times at a maximum ratio of two children per adult.

Walk and Explore – Take in the nature of our wonderful green spaces with this short walk and explore session. Each session is themed, allowing children to interact, have fun and learn as they go! Suitable for children aged 2 – 4 years. Maximum ratio of 2 children to 1 adult.

Biker Tots – Give your child the best start to life on two wheels by encouraging balance, mobility and coordination and avoid using stabilisers altogether. Our expert Activators will guide the session, offer support and help to educate your child on the best practice when it comes to balancing and cycling. Bikes and helmets provided.

Mum and Baby YouTube Playlist

For more videos on our Mum and Baby playlist click here.

Start Well BwD - Facebook Group

re:fresh would like to take the opportunity to create a parenting network for all our members…past, present and future. Online video support, chat, local info, product reviews, recipes, parenting news and info, trusted advice and support, and providing a place for you to support each other.

Click here to join the group.

Early Years YouTube Playlist

For more videos on our Early Years playlist click here.

FURTHER SUPPORT

For personalised support, information, motivation or guidance to look after your emotional and physical health call The Wellbeing Service on 01254 682037 or email wellbeing@blackburn.gov.uk

Phone lines are open 09:00-17:00 Monday to Friday