Prenatal Class

PRENATAL FITNESS

The YMCA Healthy Living Center wants to help you give your baby a healthy start for life. Registration is now open for prenatal classes at the YMCA Healthy Living Center in Clive. Whether or not you have been a regular exerciser in the past, now it is even more important for you to exercise on a regular basis. Not only do you and your baby reap benefits throughout your pregnancy, you also increase your chances of having an easier labor and delivery, as well as a quicker post-partum recovery.

Enjoy the benefits of prenatal exercise to you and your baby:

Relieves the typical aches and pains of pregnancy bystrengthening and stretching your muscles.
Helps you relax and get the sleep your body needs for healthy baby development.
Controls weight gain and helps your muscles regain their strength sooner so you can return to your pre-pregnancy shape.
Increases your strength and stamina to keep you energized and up-beat.
Makes labor and delivery less stressful on you and your baby since exercisers are less likely to need medical intervention.
Your postpartum recovery will be quicker giving you more energy to care for your newborn.

Prenatal Yoga ~ Wednesday mornings 9:30 to 10:30 am

Prenatal Exercise (land based) ~ Thursday afternoons 5:35 to 6:00 pm

Prenatal Water Exercise ~ All of our water exercise classes are accommodating to pregnant women - aquatic schedule

The YMCA Healthy Living Center wants to help you give your baby a healthy start. Prenatal programs are FREE with a YMCA membership.

MERCY BIRTHING CLASSES
This comprehensive five-week course helps expectant mothers and their labor partners prepare for birth. Classes meet on Wednesdays and Thursdays at the YMCA Healthy Living Center. For upcoming session dates and to register go to www.mercydesmoines.org and click on classes and screenings.