Both you and your baby benefit from the exercise. Your blood starts circulating freely and there’s a big blast of oxygen to your baby’s brain. Your exercise hormones, such as endorphins, give you both a wonderful high and your baby also really loves the swaying motion.
Exercise increases your strength, suppleness and stamina, which will make pregnancy easier and equip you for the rigours of labour. Exercise helps you understand your body – to believe in its power – and it gives you the key to relaxation so that you can cope with fatigue and prepare yourself for the birth.