The classes are a:

• Chance to meet mums-to-be and discover information from each other and make new friends on your journey to be a mum.

• Chance to get Physical and Emotional support through your pregnancy (Please read list below).

• Chance to do gentle Exercises are based around you as a mum-to-be and can be altered for individual needs such as SPD and back pains and the classes are recommended by the Physiotherapy department in Chelmsford - You are an individual

• The classes allow you  to bond with your baby in a beautiful relaxation time when you can feel baby while floating in water with support of woggles.

Taken October 2019

The Physical Benefits:

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• Promotes general health to mother and baby. 

• Brings balance to hormones.

• Strengthens and increases your stamina.

• Improves your circulation.

• Increases your lung capacity, with technique demonstrated for labour.

• Water supports the body allowing joints and muscles to move more freely. 

• Increase flexibility and mobility. 

• Relieves pregnancy discomfort.

• Can help reduce your blood pressure through teaching calmness. 

• Opens the pelvis while being supported by the water. 

• Tones abdominal and pelvic floor muscles. 

• Increases optimum foetal positioning.

• Promotes relaxation, calmness and laughter.

The Emotional Benefits:

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• Feeling Comfortable and increasing laughter.

• Bonding with other women.

• Learning to feel free.

• Feeling the combination of power and release. 

• Facing fears.

• Taking responsibility and gain confidence for the birth. 

• Calms the mind and emotions. 

• MOST importantly bond with your baby.