Pregnancy is commonly associated with faulty posture, pedal edema, pelvic floor stresses, changing body image and various musculoskeletal pathologies . Exercise has a beneficial role in improving the general well being . However, adjustments has to be made to the normal exercise routine according to the changing demands of the mother’s body. Exercise plan greatly depends upon various conditions associated with pregnancy, relative and absolute contraindications. Therefore, the level of the exercises is to be strictly recommended by a Physiotherapist in consultation with Obstetrician. Thereby, the purpose of this article is to discuss the goals, guidelines, types, intensity and frequency of the exercises during pregnancy and post partum period.  

Keywords : Pregnancy ; Physiotherapy; Exercise; Indications; Absolute and Relative Contraindications; Goals; Guidelines; High Risk Pregnancy; Post partum period; Cesarean.