Pre and Post Natal Exercise Classes
More than two-thirds of pregnant women suffer from back pain, which is a big discomfort during pregnancy especially in terms of mobility and relaxation leading to lack of sleep & stress. The other common problems during pregnancy are pelvic floor muscle dysfunction including Symphysis pubis dysfunction, Diastases Rectus abdominis, and Nerve compression syndrome which lead to incontinence. These problems can be treated in a non-pharmaceutical way through exercise.
In Pre Natal & Post Natal Classes We Will Cover The Following:
- Ergonomic advice on safe and appropriate exercises
- Educate on correct posture and give exercise on postural correction
- Stretching exercises to help an easy pregnancy and labour
- Pelvic Floor Muscle strengthening exercises
- Spinal mobility & flexibility exercises
- Musculo-skeletal strengthening exercises for reducing joint pain & increasing mobility
- Pranayamas (yogic breathing) for relaxation, stress relief & easy labour
Benefits Of Pre Natal & Post Natal Exercises:
- Reliving upper back tension and breast discomfort
- Restoring the uterus, abdomen and the pelvic floor
- Relieving edema (fluid retention) & cramping
- Raising energy levels while also helping in slowing the metabolism to restore calm and focus
- Reduction in back pain
- Reduction in stress incontinence
- Helps build and maintain good posture
- Reduces the risk of gestational diabetes and pre-eclampsia
- Helps women to gain self-confidence and lead a healthy lifestyle Pregnancy Exercise Classes on Tuesday evenings at 6pm with Hilary. Contact Hilary to join up on 07973 783875
