Post Partum Exercise
The Purpose of Post Partum Exercise is to establish a baseline exercise program for post partum mothers to help them achieve pre-pregnancy physical fitness through:
- Cardiorespiratory Endurance
- Muscular Fitness
- Flexibility
- Body Composition
Goals:
- Exercise Safely Post Partum
- Establish a Baseline Exercise Program
- Learn the Benefits of Daily Exercise for You and Your Baby
- Learn Different Components of an Exercise Program
- Maintain Maternal Fitness
- Enhance Recovery After Birth and Prevent Musculoskeletal Complaints
- Improve Overall Well-being and Create a Healthy Lifestyle for Yourself
Details:
This three session program is free of charge for new moms who deliver at Whidbey General Hospital. We welcome new moms who do not deliver at WGH for $15.00 per session.
An excerise physiologist or other trained specialist does an initial interview and medical evaluation. Exercise prescription is based upon your functional capacity and post partum fitness level. Please consult your physician for initial referral to any exercise program.
To Make An Appointment:
Please call 678-7656 ext 2130 or 321-7656 ext 2130 or you may leave a voice mail at 678-7656 ext 8222 or 321-7656 ext 8222