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When to stop exercising during pregnancy

Urgent advice: Phone your GP, midwife or obstetrician immediately if you have:

shortness of breath before exercise
chest pain or palpitations
been feeling faint or dizzy
regular contractions or early labour
bleeding from the vagina
leaking amniotic fluid
severe abdominal (tummy) pain, particularly in the back or pubic area
reduced movement of your baby
headaches
calf pain or swelling

Non-urgent advice: Get advice from your GP, midwife or obstetrician if you have:

excessive tiredness or fatigue
pelvic girdle pain
low back or pain in pelvis that is getting in the way of your daily activities
muscle weakness

Read more advice on warning signs during pregnancy

Page last reviewed: 19 October 2022
Next review due: 19 October 2025