 A
safe, effective exercise program conducted throughout your pregnancy
can play an important role in maintaining your health and well-being
before, during and after giving birth. In January 2002, the American
College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) released new recommendations
for exercise and pregnancy that encourage all healthy, pregnant
women to exercise moderately for at least 30 minutes on most, if
not all days of the week. ACOG further states that a healthy woman
with a normal pregnancy may continue her regular pre-pregnancy program
or if sedentary begin a new program.
- Private sessions to focus on your needs
- Group sessions and classes to meet other Mamas and Babies
- Pre/Postnatal Pilates you won't find elsewhere
- Your non-crawling baby is always welcome to join you... how's
that for being understanding?
 Exercising
while pregnant can help to alleviate some of the common discomforts
of pregnancy, like swelling, low back pain, and sleeplessness. We
work together to strengthen and stretch the parts of the body affected
by pregnancy and childbirth. With your caregiver's permission, it
is safe for you to exercise well into your third trimester. New
Mamas also appreciate the safety and focus of our program to help
transition back into their regular fitness routine. You are always
invited to bring your newborn to your sessions, whether we incorporate
the peanut into your training or not.
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me... See you soon, Mama! -- Jessica
 Attention
OB/GYN Offices...
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Sit in a chair
and slightly lean forward, which will help you to connect with the
muscles of your pelvic floor. Place your hands on the sides of your
ribcage, just above your pelvis. As you inhale, expand your lungs
to press out against your hands. Focus on keeping your shoulders
relaxed and feel the lungs filling deep within your torso. Exhale
through slightly open lips and pull up the muscles of your pelvic
floor as you blow the air out. Imagine the top of a tissue box under
your hips from which you are slowly pulling a tissue. The visual
should help for you to make better sense of this Kegel exercise.
Repeat 10 times or as directed by your caregiver. Not only are your
strengthening the muscles that support your internal organs, but
you might find yourself a little more relaxed, too, when you're
done!
