Aquanatal: water aerobics for pregnant ladies (Aquanatal Classes)

Member Name: LIZR315

Product:	Aquanatal Classes
Date:	20/12/08 (194 review reads)
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Advantages: meet people and do exercise

Disadvantages: Need time off work & cost

Aquanatal is water aerobics for pregnant ladies. It is usually run by midwives and physiotherapists.

The main reason I started Aquanatal was due to a recommendation from someone else who had found her local class was a really good way to meet up with other pregnant women in her area. Some of whom she stayed in contact with after her child was born.

I didn't know any other pregnant mums so I took myself off to my local class when I was 24 weeks pregnant. My employer was fine with me attending the class. It was 12.30 - 1.15 followed by tea and biscuits. It cost £3.

The first session is quite never wracking as my bump was barely showing and there were lots of really pregnant women, all of whom were chatting to each other. It's like the first day at a new school. Luckily it was someone else's first session so we sort of stuck together. As the weeks went by you soon become a regular and it then becomes more enjoyable.


A midwife and physiotherapist took it in turns to run the class and there was always another midwife in the pool with us. They took us through a series of exercises and relaxation moves and pelvic floor exercises. The water supports you and allows to keep fit and perform stretches.
After a while you will need a maternity swimsuit because you won't fit in your normal costume.

Research evidence indicates women who had participated in the aquatic exercise programme reported significantly less physical discomfort, improved mobility, and improved body image and health-promoting behaviours .


It's a really good place to meet other women and be baby bores together. I'm still in touch with a couple of mums and now our babies play together.

Summary: A great way to exercise adn meet others