PRE & POST-NATAL
Giving birth requires as much stamina and fitness as running a marathon! With this in mind I guide my mums-to-be through safe and effective exercises to prepare them, not only for the baby’s arrival, but also for the exhausting first weeks post delivery. This will allow faster recovery after the birth and help them cope better with sleep deprivation, and get them back to their pre-pregnancy shape sooner.
Pre-natal exercise has plenty of proven benefits some of which are:
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Avoid gaining excess baby weight
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Boost energy levels
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Get back into shape faster following birth
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Improved chances of a shorter, uncomplicated labour
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Improved placental growth
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Reduced risk of back, pelvis and joint pain
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Lower chance of high blood pressure
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Improved sleep patterns
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Improved posture
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Reduced chances of experiencing bladder control problems following labour
These usually commence after your 6 week post-natal check-up. I design a programme to help get your strength back, make you feel more energised and back to pre-pregnancy shape while taking into consideration the lack of energy and sleep deprivation that comes with a new baby!
Post-natal training is a gradual, step by step approach that will bring you back to full fitness and include toning, conditioning, posture, and pelvic floor exercises.
The benefits include:
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Loss of excess baby-weight
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Improved strength and muscle tone
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Switching abdominal muscles back on to develop flat stomach
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Improve pelvic floor strength to avoid birth related incontinence
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Improved sense of wellbeing
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Correction of any postural changes
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Increased energy levels
It’s not always easy to find the space or time to undertake these exercises especially with a new baby to take care of, so we can organise sessions at your home if this suits you.
As a mum, I’ve been there and know exactly what it’s like to work on fitness before and after pregnancy. There’s a lot of pressure for us to ‘bounce back’ to our pre-baby bodies and I’ve seen women jump into fitness classes which are completely unsuitable, often resulting in more damage than good to their bodies. My priority is helping women exercise safely.
Why choose to exercise with me?
As a mum, it's quite difficult to
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Find childcare when you want to exercise
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Find the energy to go exercising after a long day
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Stay motivated and keep your end goals in mind
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Keep the promises you made to yourself and put yourself first
Your body goes through a lot during pregnancy and labour. When you feel ready and able, we can work together to get you to where you want to be. Pelvic floor, core and more! A gradual approach is used for pre & post-natal clients.
A well managed exercise programme in the pre and post-natal period is highly beneficial to both mother and baby. Many expectant mothers are now very aware of this and are actively seeking the professional guidance of a personal trainer in managing an exercise programme that will support and enhance their pregnancy experience.