To woman who have gained more than 8 kg during pregnancy or foresee excessive weight gain potential difficulties with

To contribute to a smooth delivery, watch what you eat and keep your body moving! We recommend joining a maternity aerobics or yoga class.

Minimizing Weight Gain Will Help Prevent Problems Like:

	Development of stretch marks
	High blood pressure and toxemia
	Delayed due date
	Prolonged labor
	Lack of elasticity in the perineum
	Slower recovery from pain
	Increased blood loss
	Pulmonary embolism
	A big (giant) baby!

The only possible benefit of excessive weight gain is that if you have a C-section the scar will blend in with your stretch marks!

Maternity Aerobics are great for those past their 16th week of pregnancy or 8 weeks after delivery. Give it a try at least once before you deliver - there are free trial lessons available. Ask our staff for more details.

Maternity Aerobics :	Monday and Wednesday 10:00-12:00
(arrive at the studio at 9:30)