Support for pregnant and postnatal women to move more

If you are pregnant or postnatal & would like support to move more in a way that works for you, Move Together is here to help!

"Once I started moving, everything seemed to get better"

Move Together is an Oxfordshire-wide programme and is here to support you to move more, to help improve your physical health, mental health and wellbeing.

How can being active help you during pregnancy and beyond?

• Improves fitness, mood and sleep.

• Helps prevent unnecessary weight gain, reduces the chance of blood pressure problems and makes you less likely to develop gestational diabetes.

• Helps return to pre-pregnancy weight after childbirth, and improves tummy muscle and strength.

Being active is something we can safely enjoy during pregnancy and beyond, both on our own and with family and friends.

It doesn't have to mean joining a gym or going for a jog. Every movement that we take genuinely helps, whether it's getting on our feet during a TV ad break, going for a walk or stretching while making a cup of tea.

How can Move Together help?

• We can explore with you the type of movement or activity that is best for you.

• We can help you access home activity packs, walking groups, activities in your community, pregnancy-specific exercise and so much more!

• Most of all, you're not alone. Our expert Move Together team can provide ongoing support and motivation.

What activities are available?

Move Together supports women who are pregnant and up to 12 months post birth.

If you are pregnant, we ask you to review the Active Pregnancy Foundation's Get Active Questionnaire For Pregnancy before referring yourself to Move Together:

You can contact your local Move Together coordinator via the numbers below:

Oxford City (Claire, Mark and Hayley): 07824 321720
Cherwell (Laura, Pam, Alison and Michele): 01295 221575
South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse (Annalie, Gemma, Andrea, Sarah and Fran): 07717 836750
West Oxfordshire (Jenny and Angela): 01993 861564