is great for you and your baby, as long as it’s safe. Plus, it’s the perfect time to bond with your baby and make some brilliant new friends who are in the same mum-to-be zone as you.
‘Your instructor should have a Level 3 qualification, which is a step higher than many people will encounter when going to regular exercise classes,’ explains pregnancy and postnatal fitness expert. But as this qualification isn’t compulsory, your instructor needs to have made the decision to do this herself.
Before your first class, put your mind at ease by having a quick chat with the instructor or gym management about your instructor’s experience and professional background before signing up.On the off-chance that you fall ill during class, your instructor needs to know how to help you. Every instructor should know first aid. Also check what the general protocol is for medical emergencies.Help your instructor help you by updating her at the start of each session.
‘Whether your instructor checks in with you before each class can indicate how competent an instructor she,’ says Joanna. ‘I ask all my clients to complete abefore attending any classes, which is designed specifically for people who are pregnant. This way, I can pick up on everybody’s problems before they start coming to class.’