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Physical wellbeing
Eating well and being in the best shape you can will prepare you for a healthy pregnancy, birth and beyond.
Last reviewed May 2026 by Dr Sarah Koffmann
You do not need a special diet or a punishing exercise plan. Balanced, whole foods and movement that feels good for your body are what set you and your baby up for the months ahead.
The services and guides below can help, before and during pregnancy.
Helpful resources
Eating and staying active
Get Healthy in Pregnancy
A free NSW Health phone coaching service to help you eat well and stay active through pregnancy, at no cost.
Visit gethealthynsw.com.auFood safety in pregnancy
Clear NSW Food Authority guidance on which foods are safe in pregnancy and the few to avoid, and why.
Read the guidanceWeight in pregnancy
An NSW Health guide to the healthy weight ranges in pregnancy, and what they mean for you and your baby.
Open the guidePhysiotherapy in pregnancy
Pelvic, back and hip discomfort can come on in the second half of pregnancy. Your body is working hard to support your growing belly, and these aches are common. Physiotherapists with training in pregnancy care can help you manage them.
Jane Stephens Physio
A local Bathurst practice whose Baby Bumps and Beyond program offers physiotherapy for pregnancy-related pain, birth preparation and post-natal recovery.
Visit jspc.com.auBathurst Hospital physios
The hospital outpatient physiotherapy service. A referral from your GP or midwife is needed to be seen.
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