Pre & post-natal physical activity

Working with One You Lincolnshire’s Health in Pregnancy team, Better Births Lincolnshire, United Lincolnshire Hospital Trust (ULHT) and Lincolnshire County Council, we help equip healthcare professionals, practitioners and physical activity providers with consistent messaging for new and expectant mothers, encouraging them to remain as active as possible.

In 2021 we worked with Social Change to carry out research in Lincolnshire into perceptions, attitudes and behaviours towards engaging in physical activity in pregnancy. The insight from this survey provides us with key areas of focus for behaviour change, that will allow us to work with partners to create relevant messaging and suitable opportunities for pregnant women and new mums across the county.

We are currently working to upskill the physical activity workforce so they have the necessary knowledge to work with and support pre and post natal women. In 2023 we commissioned This Mum Moves Ambassador Training through the Active Mums Lincolnshire programme to support and grow the wider pre and postnatal physical activity workstream. This training was delivered in partnership by the Active Pregnancy Foundation and the Institute of Health Visiting.

Our work also includes connecting pre and post-natal women to relevant opportunities to be active and signposting them to local support groups, including creating Active Mums Lincolnshire resources through the Let's Move Lincolnshire brand.

Follow the links below to find out more.