Pregnancy

Hello pregnancy! This exciting time where we as humans get to experience the living of creation is a most incredible and testing time. Callanetics is very beneficial for pregnant and post-partum women. Callanetics will help you to become aware of yourself and your needs more intuitively. Will aid you to keep some control over your posture, alignment of your hips & pelvis, your back, shoulders and your feet. You can avoid or reduce pain and swelling by being active in Callanetics.  Learn Pelvic Floor. Our comprehensive Pelvic Floor teachings will ensure your are fully equipt in this department. You will learn what they don’t tell you about the Pelvic floor. Learn all about your posture and what to expect when pregnant and how to combat it. Learn how to relax yourself and also where to go next after having your baby.

Did you know that pregnant ladies should exercise: it may ease pregnancy discomforts and possibly shortens labour, delivery & recovery time.

Pelvic floor to build your inner strength and posture care. Through pregnancy though we must be a little more careful. Whilst you may feel you still keep your original pace, it is not recommended and you will pay for it. But at the end of the day, your body will simply tell you NO! So, let’s help the body to still keep a good pace, but not go crazy and help to have a healthy delivery and a fit & healthy baby.  Oh yes ladies, your health during pregnancy plays a very big role in your babies health outcome. It is all about balance

Here are some tips about exercising when pregnant: After reading these you will understand why Callanetics is so great for pregnant mummies through all the stages.

·         Get permission from your doctor;

·         Always listen to your body– if you don’t feel comfortable with a particular exercise, you feel pain, you feel tired, never push yourself; notify the teacher who will either alter the exercise or put you into a resting position.

·         Never lower legs from 90 degrees to the floor (when lying on the back)

·         Always see that the back is protected

·          Exercise moderately, for a minimum of 30 minutes on most days.

·         Choose low impact exercises, eg: Callanetics, Yoga, walking, swimming.

·         Stay cool & drink plenty of water; dehydration can lead to overheating, which is dangerous for the foetus. Drink before, during & after exercise.

·         Wear comfortable clothing – which don’t constrict the rib cage as you breathe.

·         Build your strength: focus on back, shoulder, pectoral & bicep muscles, so that you will be strong enough to pick up and hold the baby as often as he/she needs you to.

·         Do pelvic floor exercises daily, to prevent urinary incontinence, and keep doing them after birth to help strengthen & tighten the pelvic floor muscles.

·         Stretch after exercise.

·         Don’t work out to the point of exhaustion. Make sure you can still carry on a conversation whilst exercising.

·         Don’t try high-impact sports, like rollerblading, horseback riding etc., where you might risk falling or injuring your abdomen or even bringing on premature labour.

·         Don’t keep exercising if you feel dizzy or light headed.

·         Don’t get overheated.  If you do, stop, drink water & cool down.

·         Don’t lift heavy weights, lie on your stomach, or use machines which require wearing a belt around the waist.

·         Don’t exercise if you have any of the following symptoms: incompetent cervix (ie: when the cervix opens too early); pregnancy with multiple risk factors for premature labour; persistent 2^nd or 3^rd trimester bleeding; placenta praevia (when the placenta implants in the lower half of the cervix & partially or completely covers the internal opening of the cervix) after 26 weeks; premature labour; ruptured membranes; pre-eclampsia (high blood pressure).

Buy PREGNANCY PACK HERE  Includes Callanetics Pregnancy DVD plus PELVIC FLOOR MANUAL.