• Higher levels of physical activity before conception decrease risk of gestational diabetes.

• Engaging in brisk walking for at least four hours per week before pregnancy lowers risk of gestational diabetes.

• Research in Canada reveals preconception weight loss of 10% significantly reduces risk of pre-eclampsia, gestational diabetes, preterm delivery, macrosomia (overgrowth of fetus), and stillbirth.

• Advisable for women to participate in a minimum of 150 minutes of brisk physical activity both before and during pregnancy to promote better maternal health and enhance birth outcomes.

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Tips: 

• Do the physical activity that you enjoy the most and easier to start with. 

• Just brisk walking 20-30 minutes a day can be the easiest start

• Get a standing desk if you spend most of your day on the desk 

• Take the stairs instead of the elevator

• Walk with your partner or pet

• Try 10 minutes of quick exercise at home.