Prenatal and Postnatal Fitness Classes:
Coming to Hampton, VA January 2020
Prenatal Fitness
According to the American Council of Gynecology and Obstetrics, in most cases where the pregnancy is healthy, it is safe to continue most types of exercises. Understandably though, it may be difficult for some to navigate fitness programs and exercises after becoming pregnant. Mama’s Ocean offers one on one training to help you achieve an active and fit pregnancy.
Benefits of Prenatal Exercise
- Reduces back pain
- Eases constipation
- May decrease your risk of gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, and cesarean delivery
- Promotes healthy weight gain during pregnancy
- Improves your overall general fitness and strengthens your heart and blood vessels
- Helps you to lose the baby weight after your baby is born
Postnatal Fitness
What are your postnatal fitness goals? Mama’s Ocean postnatal fitness coaching focuses on listening to your body, progressing with ease, and creating the healthiest, most fit version of you. Ayanna discourages rushing back into fitness, and requires all clients to wait 6-8 weeks postpartum before starting to train. In some cases she may encourage clients to give themselves even more time. Ayanna will work with clients on an individual basis to help them set and reach their fitness and wellness goals.
Benefits of Postnatal Exercise
- It helps strengthen and tone abdominal muscles.
- It boosts energy.
- It may be useful in preventing postpartum depression.
- It promotes better sleep.
- It relieves stress.
*benefits of pre and postnatal exercise sited from acog.com
Nutrition
Whether pregnant, in the fourth trimester, or a couple of years postpartum, Ayanna is able to help you define healthy eating habits for you and your family. Mama’s Ocean offers vegetarian and plant-based meal preparations services as well as grocery shoppng guidance to assist you in making healthy decisions before you even enter the kitchen.
