Maternity Fitness & Wellness

 

Program Description
The program is designed to enhance the overall health status of the mother and developing baby while reducing the likelihood of negative health conditions during and after pregnancy. This program is  strucutred to guide and educate participants on healthy lifestyle habits that they can practice the rest of their lives. Women who are planning to become pregnant, women who are pregnant, or women who have recently given birth are encouraged to inquire about this service. Spouses are also encouraged and welcome to participate. Evidence-based practices (in accordance with the ACOG and ACSM) are utilized to safely and effectively guide you on your journey to establish optimum health benefits for you and your baby.

Physician/Midwife Involvement
Participation in this program does require medical clearance from your physician or midwife. For a list of contraindications, please contact HealthBalance or your health care provider.

Potential Benefits of Physical Activity

  • Reduce backaches, constipation, bloating, and swelling
  • Reduce risk of gestational diabetes
  • Enhance mood and energy
  • Improve muscular fitness
  • Improve cardiovascular fitness
  • Improve quality of sleep
  • Increase chance of an easier labor and delivery
  • Promote weight loss after birth
  • Improve circulation (helps prevent hemorrhoids, varicose veins, leg cramps, and swelling of ankles)
  • Helps to normalize gestational weight

Prenatal Yoga
Yoga is a perfect tool for mothers-to-be. It’s designed to increase sensitivity to internal changes. Prenatal yoga can also increase circulation, lymph flow, digestion and elimination, muscular strength, stamina, flexibility, overall sense of well-being, and quality of being. These benefits are especially useful tools as women prepare for labor. Prenatal yoga will equip women with techniques designed to slow and focus the mind, slow biorhythms, and focus both physical and mental energies effectively during labor.

Prenatal Massage
Prenatal massage gives special attention to the mother and growing baby. Massage can aid in the mother’s ability to cope with the physical changes taking place in her body and allow for a more positive pregnancy and labor experience.

 

If you have any questions or for more information regarding this service, please call HealthBalance at 406-922-2078 or email at info@healthbalanceinc.net

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