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Dear all

I'm 30 weeks into my first pregnancy and wondering if you have any local recommendations for good antenatal yoga and or aqua aerobics classes and massage? My back is starting to get quite sore if I sit for too long and I know I need to start building up strength... Any tips gratefully received! Thanks, Clara

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If your back hurts, start sitting on a birth ball and avoid sitting back ie sofa's / cars etc. I had horrendous back pain when sitting with my first pregnancy, assumed it was normal and I was just being a total wuss compared to others. Later found out my daughter was back to back, an indication of which is back pain!


Second time around my back was fine until very late on and even then it was an odd ache which occurred when i sat in the same position for a long time ie driving.


May be your baby isn't back to back and the ache is due to the extra weight and your joints loosening..... Thought I would mention it though as in hindsite I wish i had know the awful pain I suffered was not normal!


Hope you get it sorted.

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Sitaram at Kings do yoga classes on wed and thur evenings and sat mornings.

Amy at the Dulwich Touch (aloued is her forum name) is a fantastic local and very reasonably priced masseuse. I had SPD from about 20 weeks onwards and the combination of yoga, massage and generally keeping mobile as much as possible while at work really helped. Oh, as did a yoga ball for sitting and watching TV!


How long have you got til you start maternity leave? I found once I left my job and stopped being tethered to a desk for more hours a day than I care to admit the aches and pains did receed......

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Fantastic tips, thanks so much all. I'm going to check out JAGS for aqua aerobics and Pilates at Push.

Massage too. My last day at work (teaching in a secondary school)is Friday so will have more time/ energy to pursue!

Best of luck to all who are en route to motherhood!

Clara

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Hi Clara


I teach pregnancy yoga at Bespoke Space on Sunday evenings (19.00 - 20.15). This is a beautiful new studio in Blackwater Court (off Lordship Lane) and we have a lovely friendly group of mums to be. The class is a blend of strengthening and relaxation to prepare you for your birth (not to mention motherhood!). Feel free to contact me for more details - 07710 178020 [email protected]

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Have you looked at esph on lordship lane - they do various ante natal classes and checks http://www.esph.co.uk/our-services/pre-and-post-natal-exercise/pre-post-natal-exercise-introduction.html


I'd also be delighted to teach you hypnobirthing techniques to relax and feel prepared for birth using breathing, visualisation and relaxation techniques. If you're not wanting to take classes there's also an online course and mp3s you can listen to (can be combined with 1 private session if required) - www.hypnobirthingdownloads.com. Enjoy your last few weeks:)

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just been telling Clara about esph on Lordship Lane who are great too and noticed your post. If you're interested in learning hypnobirthing techniques (relaxation, breathing, visualisation) then do give me a call. I run classes locally, private and group as well as offering an online course and mp3 downloads at www.hypnobirthingdownloads.com (possibly with 1 private session). Would be delighted to help you with these options. Enjoy your pregnancy:)
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