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EPISODE · Feb 18, 2026 · 37 MIN

#132 Staying Active: During & After Pregnancy

from HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing · host HSE

In this episode of the HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing podcast, Eamon Keogh is joined by Dr Aisling McGrath and HSE physiotherapist Ailish Cleary to explore Ireland's new physical activity guidelines for pregnant and postpartum women. The discussion covers the benefits of staying active during and after pregnancy, addresses common fears and misconceptions, and provides practical advice for women at all fitness levels. The guests highlight the importance of pelvic floor training and discuss the role of healthcare professionals in supporting women to move safely. Here are some helpful links for further information: HSE Exercise Videos: https://www.hse.ie/ Rotunda Hospital Resources: https://www.rotunda.ie/ Active Pregnancy (UK): https://www.activepregnancyfoundation.org/ To get in touch with the podcast email [email protected]   Produced by GKMedia.ie

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