PREGNANCY & POSTPARTUM Health and fitness 121

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We're provide a tailored fitness course to support your post pregnancy goals.

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You're welcome to bring your little ones along, we have a baby and toddler corner, with seating, baby bouncers, carry cot, toys, books and soft mats to play on.

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Enjoy a brew and chat after your class in our seating area.

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We have kitted the studio out with:

Tredmill, corner mini gym, weights, aerobic steps, bar bells, battle ropes, mats, and pull up bars.

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PREGNANCY FITNESS

Reduce or Prevent

 

*Swelling of limbs

*Nausea

*Fatigue

*Length of labour/birth complications

*Hypertension (high blood pressure)

*Excessive weight gain

*Deep vein thrombosis

*Insomnia

*Diastasis recti

*Anxiety

*Back pain

*Gestational diabetes

*Posture

*Maternal wellbeing

*Post natal depression

*Self-esteem, mood & confidence

*Foetal growth.... there are many more reasons to exercise during pregnancy for a chat about our class please contact Kara 07985700415, opalhealth.wellbeing@gmail.com or Opal Health & Wellbeing on facebook

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POSTPARTUM FITNESS

Reduced activity during pregnancy, the over stretching of muscles during childbirth, and the various other physical and hormonal changed that occur to your body can all affect your core strength.  This three-stage programme is designed to help you rebuild your core strength safely and gradually.

Who is it suitable for?

Our programme is suitable for new mum's, providing they have been to see their Midwife or GP before beginning the class.  General exercise is not recommended for the first six weeks following birth, so the first stage of our programme only comprises Activation Exercise's.  This will ensure you work safely during this period.

What are the benefits?

During pregnancy your abdominal muscles are weakened and over-stretched, this leaves new mums prolonged to back pain and injuries as well as loss of core control.  This programme will help strengthen your pelvic floor and deep core muscles, increasing your stability and strengthens your abdominals, back, hip muscles and improving posture, balance, also relieving back pain and tension.

How will you progress?

It is very important you follow this programme properly and take your training slowly and gradually.  Your body goes through a great number of changes before and after birth, so it will need time in restoring your strength.  Do not rush through this programme, as this could be counterproductive and may cause complications.

PLEASE NOTE!

Always seek approval from your Midwife or GP before you start any form of exercise.  If you have had a Caesarean Section you may be advised to prolong the rest period after birth.  Distastes recti is a concern after birth, this is when the abdominal separates during pregnancy and can take up to 6 weeks to decrease.  Your GP can check this for you.  This is why over-stretching is not advised.  The exercise's in  our 0-6 week will help to keep you relaxed and avoid over-stretching.