Aqua Natal

GET ACTIVE | FEEL GREAT | HAPPY MUMMY | HAPPY BABY

A warm welcome from Mer-mummies, providing aquanatal classes in Colchester & Maldon.

Aquanatal is a great way to get active and feel great throughout your pregnancy. The classes are specifically designed for pregnant women from 12 weeks to full term and beyond!

Classes focus on a programme of exercises, which aim to build your stamina through cardio and muscle strengthening routines. Classes take place in a small, intimate pools which is always beautifully warm.

Also included:

Aquanatal, Antenatal, Postnatal, Colchester, Maldon, Essex

Understanding and exercising your pelvic floor

Relaxation and breathing techniques

Weekly useful topic

A helpful space to ask questions and obtain general advice from a registered midwife

Benefits of Aqua-Natal classes

One of the biggest bonuses of exercising in water is that all of your joints are supported and cushioned. Exercises are much safer and more comfortable, giving you a lovely feeling of weightlessness! Classes also:

Improve fitness and stamina – getting your body labour ready!

Improves posture, muscle tone and strength

Improves efficiency of the cardiovascular system…

..more blood is pumped around your body and through the placenta meaning more oxygen and good stuff to your baby!

Relieves stress and tension, which improves your mood and sense of wellbeing

Assists in alleviating common pregnancy aches and pains including symptoms of Pelvic Girdle Pain (PGP or formerly referred to as SPD)

Assists in reducing blood pressure and pregnancy induced swelling

Assists in maintaining a healthy weight gain and can assist in preventing or controlling gestational diabetes.

Promotes a better nights sleep

Starts the bonding process between mummy and baby

A great way of socialising and meeting other Mer-mummies!

Safety

Questionnaire

Prior to commencing any of my classes, you will be required to complete a screening questionnaire in order for me to confirm you are safe to exercise. I am unable to assess fitness levels, therefore I promote working at the pace that is suitable for you.

Seeking Guidance

There maybe some circumstances where you will need to seek guidance from your named midwife or obstetrician before exercising in water.

Notify me of changes

Before each class it will be your responsibility to advise me of any changes that may have occurred through your pregnancy

Individual advice on your own current pregnancy cannot be given, and any issues raised would always need to be taken to your GP, midwife, obstetrician or relevant health professional