Motherwell® Maternity Health and Fitness Community

Motherwell® Mindful Pregnancy and Parenting Fitness Course

Pregnancy and childbirth are natural times in our lives to begin or deepen the practice of mindfulness. This unique opportunity is available to both men and women. Increasing self awareness is essential to a healthy pregnancy and positive childbirth experience as well as effective parenting. This holistic course is designed to address the many changes in mind, body and spirit that occur as a result of pregnancy and offers valuable tools for adjusting to these challenges in the most positive ways possible.

Whether working with pregnant women and new mothers in a group exercise class or one-on-one, this comprehensive course will provide you with everything you need to offer safe and effective fitness programs to this special group of women. Included in this course are suggestions for working with women in all settings using many familiar exercise formats including low impact aerobics, water, yoga, Pilates, weight training, as well as stroller and mom/baby exercises. You choose what works best for the women you serve!

Course Objectives

At the completion of this course, the learner will be able to:

Describe maternal adaptations to pregnancy and postpartum.
Explain how pregnancy affects the woman’s ability to exercise.
Name American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) safety guidelines for exercise during and after pregnancy.
Discuss benefits of maternal exercise for both the mother and the fetus.
Identify symptoms of over-training in both the mother and the fetus.
Recommend safe exercise and sports activities to new moms and moms-to-be.
Discuss the science of mind-body health and how it relates to the childbearing year.
Explain the role of stress before, during and after pregnancy as well as techniques for decreasing the negative impact of stress.
Integrate effective breathing and relaxation techniques.
Demonstrate exercises for relieving common discomforts during the childbearing year.
Demonstrate positive teaching techniques.
Discuss risk management issues for teaching a safe prenatal and postpartum class on land and in the water.
Explain why self awareness is essential to effective parenting.
Identify lifestyle choices that effect mind-body balance.
Understand the benefits of relaxation and meditation.
Discuss important nutritional concerns during the childbearing year.
Recognize the importance of core strengthening exercises during the childbearing year.
Demonstrate safe infant exercises.

What You Receive

Book: Motherwell® Maternity Fitness Plan
CD-ROM with Powerpoint Presentation
Extensive Course Manual with Suggested Exercises for Core Conditioning, Yoga, Water Fitness and Shape Up With Baby

Optional

Use of Motherwell® name and logo
Listing on Motherwell® website

Use of Motherwell® name and logo as well as your listing on the Motherwell® website is an additional $75 per year.

Cost: $399 (one-time fee)

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Motherwell® Maternity Fitness Library

Ten Tips for Exercise after Delivery
Keep these exercise tips in mind

Recommendations for Exercise in Pregnancy and Postpartum
from the American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists

Ten Most Frequently Asked Questions About Pregnancy, Childbirth and Postpartum Recovery

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Bonnie Berk’s Yoga for Health DVD

Finally, a user-friendly yoga program taught by a sincere instructor for every body! The Bonnie Berk’s Yoga for Health DVD is designed so that people of all ages and fitness levels can individualize their yoga practice according to the unique needs of their minds, bodies and spirits.

Included in this DVD:

Extensive Warm-up
Easy-to-follow Vinyasa Flows
Balance Training
Choices of Sitting, Standing, Kneeling and Lying down Yoga Poses
Soothing Pranayama, Relaxation and Meditation for Health

Bonnie is a Registered Nurse and Registered Yoga Teacher with a Master’s Degree in Health Services and Wellness Promotion. She is a pioneer in using yoga as a complementary therapy for helping people better cope with cancer, heart disease and other chronic diseases. She is a speaker, author and Wellness Consultant with a passion for helping people discover ways to live more positive and productive lives regardless of their age, background or physical condition.

Having studied with teachers from a wide variety of yoga disciplines, Bonnie developed her own method of yoga for health which focuses on bringing balance into the body for mental, physical and spiritual health. In addition to this DVD, the Pranayama, Relaxation and Meditation portion is also available on CD.

The Bonnie Berk’s Yoga for Health Teacher Training Program is registered with Yoga Alliance for 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training.

“The key to wellness is knowing what your body needs at any given moment and having the skills to meet those needs. This DVD provides you with a variety of techniques for bringing balance into the body and improving the quality of your life. While practicing this program may not add years to your life, it is guaranteed to add life to your years!” - Bonnie Berk, MS, RN, HNB-BC, E-RYT

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Bonnie Berk's Yoga For Health CD

This is a complete 20-minute practice of mindfulness breathing, relaxation and meditation. Studies show that by slowing the mind and focusing on different areas of your body, you are able to lower your blood pressure, improve your immune function and increase your overall sense of well-being. Just twenty minutes a day and you will sleep better, have less anxiety and significantly improve the quality of your life!

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