Life's little journeys - My Pregnancy - Week 1

The first installment of a week by week account of my recent pregnancy - as seen on the just released Baby A-Wake Complete Antenatal Exercise and Wellbeing DVD.Hope you enjoy following...

It's my birthday week and I have tried to forget the fact that I will be 40 years old in just a few days. Husband and best friend being a bit sheepish - think they may be up to something. Of course I have no idea that as I turn 40 I am also going to be heading into the first week of my pregnancy. It's a weird thing how your pregnancy starts from the last cycle of your period and not from when you actually conceive. So Hello Egg!!! Looks like you are going to be the lucky one! We have a little journey to travel on together. Think it's going to be a long one but hopefully not a bumpy ride - for some reason I am thinking about when you will be a teenager? Oh my God I'll be 53! Best to forget about that one now and concentrate on the next few weeks - we have work to do!

Pregnancy exercise programme testimonial from Laura Chamberlain

I've always exercised regularly and was really keen to continue throughout my pregnancy.

I started Baby A-Wake classes when I was 4 months pregnant. The classes really helped me to be certain that I was excercising correctly and talk about any issues that I or the other girls had. It was a great way to meet other mums-to-be and be forced to do my pelvic floors! As a result of staying fit throughout my pregnancy, I regained my pre-pregnancy shape within a few months of giving birth.

Laura Chamberlain

Pre-natal class testimonial from Katy Bere

I started Baby A-Wake classes when I was 4 months pregnant.

I was able to keep exercising (safely) while I was pregnant and start again with post natal classes only weeks after giving birth. It made sure that I didn't loose my fitness and motivated me to start exercising again as well as getting me back to my pre-pregnancy shape. It was great that I could take Emily along to the classes with me - I think she enjoyed it too!

Katy Bere

Antenatal pilates-based course

As your body shape changes during pregnancy your spine, abdominal and postural muscles are placed under new and extra demands. This class is designed to help you cope with these changes, reduce back pain, prepare you for labour and help to maintain abdominal strength for better back support and postnatal tummy strength. Includes...

• Consultation
• Individual assessment
• Nutritional information and advice
• Weekly exercise programme
• Home exercise programme and monitoring tools
• Baby Zones

Cost: a course of 12, 75 minute sessions - £209

If you miss a session at your chosen venue you can take one of your sessions at an alternative venue in your area using our loyalty-card system. For more information call 07929 391 942

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Pregnancy class testimonial from Silvia Salmoiraghi

I was struggling in my first couple of months of pregnancy with sickness but still wanted to try and do some exercise, so I decided to check this one out.

I've really enjoyed it. It has helped me to gain great results and was very good for my posture during my pregnancy. Jane, Baby A-Wake teacher, played an immense part in my experience throughout the pre natal classes. She filled me with confidence and calmed my fears for the big day with her guidance and advice.

Silvia Salmoiraghi