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