During pregnancy many changes occur to the body and these factor determine the exercises used in mums2be so that all exercises are safe for both mum and baby.

High impact activities such as running and jumping are avoided as during pregnancy you are more prone to injuries due an increase in flexibility due pregnancy hormones. 

High impact activates are also avoided as they can put unnecessary pressure on the pelvic floor.

Due to the increase in flexibility stretches are only held for 8 seconds to avoid over stretching.

All exercises are in a standing, sitting or box position so that no exercises are preformed lying on the back. This is because from 16 weeks the weight of the baby compresses the inferior vena cava when lying on the back which can cause you to feel light headed and sick and limit blood flow to the baby.

No stability balls are used in the class due to weight changes as your centre of balance has altered.

Mums2be are shown how to safely move from standing to sitting and vice versa to avoid putting unnecessary strain on the abdominals.

Due to the risk of high blood pressure during pregnancy no weights are lifted above the head as this can cause an increase in blood pressure which could be extremely dangerous.

The room is kept well ventilated and cool to help mums avoid over heating as this can be harmful to the developing fetus

The classes are kept small so each person has individual attention.