Aqua Aerobics Class.....advice please

[Shanti]

Hi girls,

I have been trying to find a Pregnancy Aqua Aerobics class here on the Gold Coast but can't find any so far....

I just rang a swim school who told me they have just started Aqua Aerobics classes as they have found an instructor to do it. So far there are 36 women who are in the class and it's a 45min class. I asked if it's for pregnant women but the lady at reception wasn't sure but she said it's heated but many pregnant women come in the pool with their babies/kids anyway so should be fine. She said just mention to the instructor when i arrive that i'm over halfway through my pregnancy.

Do you think I should go to this class? It's a general adult aqua class hence why i was a bit concerned if it's for me or not? Although out of all those women surely there are going to be a few pregnant one's perhaps aswell?

I can always just take it easy..... what do you think? It's free first night and $8 after that so pretty cheap.

[Jakabella]

I would go along and have a go - you will know what you can and cant do and if you tell the instructor they will prob make modified movements for you as well.

Hope it goes well for you!
Kate

[Heaven]

Yep, I would just go and tell the instructor. And if you feel like you're getting over heated or anything just take a break. I could imagine aqua aerobics would feel good and easy on the sore ligaments!

[[M]umma[M]ia]

i would be abit weary about it. im not a huge fan of heated pools as it is and its not good to be in one for too long as it will change bubs temp. If u ring around some hospitals or birthing centres they usually organise the classes through them. HTH

[feeb]

go along and just tell instructor u r pregnant and she will modify for you.

[Visitor7]

You should be fine with it. Like the others have suggested, tell the instructor. If you're looking for some pregnant friendly exercises, pregnancy yoga is fantastic, and will help with the labour/birth as well.