Bumps on the Move - contraindications

Some conditions mean exercise is contraindicated in pregnancy. ABSOLUTE CONTRAINDICATIONS make exercise completely unsafe during pregnancy. RELATIVE CONTRAINDICATIONS are conditions that warrant a discussion between you and your healthcare professional (midwife/obstetrician) before proceeding with exercise.

Below are the ABSOLUTE CONTRAINDICATIONS. If you have any of the following, unfortunately Bumps on the Move is not suitable for you.

  • High order pregnancy (i.e. triplets or more). NOTE: this is a highly nuanced area. Some of the guidelines have removed this from the absolute contraindication list and others still have it there, however based on the fact this is a group class (i.e. not 1:1 PT) and that we don’t have a lot of research specifically with regard to exercise and high order pregnancies, I have chosen (after much deliberation) to leave it under this list.

  • Intrauterine growth restriction

  • Cervical insuffiency

  • Placental abruption

  • Severe pre-eclampsia

  • Severe acquired or congenital heart disease with exercise tolerance

  • Uncontrolled or severe arrhythmia

  • Severe respiratory disorders (e.g. chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, restrictive lung disease)

  • Uncontrolled type 1 diabetes, hypertension or thyroid disease

  • Ruptured membranes, premature labour

  • Unexplained persistent vaginal bleeding or placenta previa AFTER 28 WEEKS

  • Other serious cardiovascular, respiratory or systematic disorders

  • Vasa previa

Below are the RELATIVE CONTRAINDICATIONS. If you have any of these, it’s important to have a conversation with your healthcare team regarding exercise and how to proceed. Use the form below to discuss this with your healthcare team - YOU MUST SHARE THE SIGNED COPY WITH US BEFORE PARTICIPATING

  • Mild congenital or acquired heart disease

  • Moderate-heavy smoking (>20 cigarettes per day) in the presence of comorbidities

  • Well controlled type 1 diabetes

  • Multiple nutrient deficiencies and/or chronic undernutrition

  • Symptomatic severe eating disorder

  • Mild respiratory disorders.

  • Mild pre-eclampsia

  • Untreated thyroid disease

  • Preterm premature rupture of membranes

  • Twin pregnancy (NOTE: this is a highly nuanced area. The more up to date guidelines have this as a contraindication after the 28th week only. In order to attend the class, regardless of gestation, please use the contraindication form with your midwife. I am happy to talk with you through my thinking).