Gestational Diabetes and Physical Activity | ICLDC

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Imperial College London Diabetes Centre (ICLDC), a Mubadala Health partner, is a state-of-the-art outpatient facility that specialises in diabetes treatment, research, training and public health awareness.
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About
Imperial College London Diabetes Centre (ICLDC), a Mubadala Health partner, is a state-of-the-art outpatient facility that specialises in diabetes treatment, research, training and public health awareness.
Doctors
Services
We offer a comprehensive range of diabetes and related services to ensure patients receive the full spectrum of care they need, all in one place.
Patients & Visitors
We are committed to providing five-star service to our patients. Comfort and convenience are fundamentals of your experience at ICLDC.
Diabetes & Health Hub
For Professionals
Education is one of the four key pillars in our approach to tackle diabetes. We organize training programs and specialist conferences accredited for Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits for healthcare professionals, as well as weekly in-house seminars for resident doctors.

Request an Appointment

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Physical activity for pregnant women

If You Are Not Active Start Gradually

First Consult Your Gynaecologist

If You Are Already Active Keep On Going
Postpartum exercise

If You Are Not Active Start Gradually

First Consult Your Gynaecologist

If You Are Already Active Keep On Going

Exercise guidelines from pelvic floor first australia Immediate postpartum exercises can be performed in bed

Abdominal breathing

Lie on back with knees bent. Inhale deeply through nose. Keep ribs stationary and allow abdomen to expand upward. Exhale slowly but forcefully while contracting the abdominal muscles; hold for 3 to 5 seconds while exhaling. Relax.

Combined abdominal breathing and supine pelvic tilt (Pelvic rock)

Lie on back with knees bent. While inhaling deeply, roll pelvis back by flattening lower back on floor or bed. Exhale slowly but forcefully while contracting abdominal abdominal muscles and tightening buttocks. Hold for 3 to 5 second while exhaling. Relax.

Reach for the knees

Lie on back with knees bent. While inhaling, deeply lower chin onto chest. While exhaling, raise head and shoulders slowly and smoothly and reach for knees with arms outstretched. The body should only rise as far as the back will naturally bend while waist remains on floor or bed (about 6 to 8 inches). Slowly and smoothly lower head and shoulders back to starting position. Relax.

Buttocks lift

Lie on back with arms at sides, knees bent, and feet flat. Slowly raise buttocks and arch back. Return slowly to staring position.

Double knee roll

Lie on back with knees bent. Keeping shoulders flat and feet stationary, slowly and smoothly roll knees over to the left to touch the floor or bed. Maintaining a smooth motion, roll knees back over to the right until they touch floor or bed. Return to starting position and relax.

Single knee roll

Lie on back with right leg straight and left leg bent at the knee. Keeping shoulders flat, slowly and smoothly roll left knee over to the right to touch floor or bed and then back to starting position. Reverse position of legs. Roll right knee over to the left to touch floor or bed and return to starting position. Relax.

Leg roll

Lie on back with legs straight. Keeping shoulders flat and legs straight, slowly and smoothly lift left leg and roll it over to touch the right side of floor or bed and return to starting position. Repeat, rolling right leg over to touch left side of floor or bed. Relax.

Arm raises

Lie on back with arms extended at 90 degree angle from body. Raise arms so they are perpendicular and hands touch. Lower slowly.

Exercises for the later postpartum period can be done after the first postpartum visit

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