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).