Aquanatal health questionnaire (Acrobat
PDF)
Frequently asked questions about
aquanatal classes
Notes before your first aquanatal
class
Where are aquanatal classes held
in and around Cambridge
Comments about aquanatal
Welcome to our website, which has been compiled by midwives from
the Rosie Hospital and the Community who teach aquanatal classes.
What is aquanatal?
Aquanatal is a water-based class that has been especially designed
for pregnant women. The classes take place in a swimming pool
and are taught by midwife instructors who have undertaken an aquanatal
training course.
Each class lasts for about 40 minutes and is set to music. The
class starts with a warm-up section to loosen muscles and avoid
strains, and then moves on to an aerobic section, where the pace
of exercising is increased to improve general fitness and strengthen
muscles. We use a variety of floats, hand mitts and woggles (long
foam tubes) to assist this. All the equipment is provided. We
also teach correct posture, breathing and relaxation techniques.
Because the classes are set to music and are water-based they
are great fun and not hard work.
Please let us know what you think of our aquanatal service, especially
if you have suggestions for ways we can improve it. Let us know
at the classes or contact us via Rosie Reception Tel: 01223 217
617. We would also like to hear from other midwives who run similar
services.
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