Are there any red flags that should mean I should stop exercising? YES.
If you develop any of the follow stop exercise immediately and seek urgent medical attention -
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Excessive shortness of breath before you have even exerted yourself
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Chest pains or palpitations
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Dizziness or feeling faint
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Painful contractions, signs of labour or leaking amniotic fluid
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Vaginal bleeding
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Excessive tiredness
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Abdominal, pelvic or back pain
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Severe headache
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Muscle weakness
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Calf pain and / or swelling
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Concerns that your baby is moving less
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Pain in the front or back of your pelvic girdle area - lower spine or abdomen down to your thigh