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Written question asked by David Amess (Conservative) on Tuesday, 24 October 2006, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 26 October 2006. It was answered by Ivan Lewis (Labour) on Tuesday, 7 November 2006 on behalf of the Department of Health.


Pregnancy

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Health what steps her Department (a) has taken and (b) plans to take to encourage pregnant women to exercise regularly; and if she will make a statement.
Answer

Keeping fit and healthy during pregnancy is important for the wellbeing of both mother and baby. The Department has issued advice on physical activity during pregnancy in The Pregnancy Book, which also recommends some exercises that pregnant women should try to fit into their daily routine. This book is given free to all women who are pregnant for the first time.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
451 c1312W; 97868
Session
2005-06
Subjects
Pregnancy
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk