Aquanatal - when to start?

[wolfcubEm83]

Hi, im 16+3 and picked up a leaflet about aquanatal the other day, id really like to do it and it says you can start at 15 weeks but when did you?

Its my 1st pregnancy, i have no bump whatsoever, have put no weight on (insisted that the MW listen to the heartbeat to make sure there was actually something in there) and feel a bit of a fraud
Do i wait until i start putting weight on on just be brave and go for it?

Thanks

[crochetcircle]

I started a few weeks ago at 17 weeks. It's brilliant, just the kind of exercise I fancy. I'm the smallest bumped person there, but not by much. And lots of the women say they wished they'd started earlier.

I say go for it.

[jasmine51]

I started last week at 17 weeks. Didnt think I'd enjoy it but have really taken to it.

There was a girl in my group who I assumed was there to support her friend as she was tiny with a flat tummy but she was actually 20 wks!

Go on and give it a try, its lovely to do the floating bits and might also give you ideas re a water birth....not in the swimming pool though, they tend to frown on that, he he!

Enjoy!

[galwaygal]

Don't wait, it is fun, and great to get the exercise with other preggo women. I went to aquanatal before I got a bump and went on to go every week until the day before giving birth. Very very helpful. I went to one that was lead by a midwife too and that was the best of all.

Enjoy!

[BikeRunSki]

Go!

I was in hospital from weeks 9-15 and could not wait to exercise again (see my username!) and was horrfied how unfit 6 weeks in bed had left me.

I went to Aquanatal and Pregnancy Pilates from about 17 weeks and loved them both. I think they did me good, and I enjoyed hanging out with other pg ladies for an hour a couple of times a week.

I had no bump to speak of until about 22 weeks. I have a bigger tummy now, and DS is 2y4m. Make the most of having the time and freedom to do these things!

[wolfcubEm83]

Thanks ladies, im going to be brave and go tomorrow night yay!! Best shave my legs!
Hope i make a preggers friend as so far i havent been able to speak to anyone about my pregnancy as my boyfriend is bloody useless not clued up and ive been a hermit up until recently due to all day and night sickness - why do they call it morning sickness? They lied.

Excited x

[DanniiFox]

Thought I'd refresh this thread with up to date info! It is safe to start my Aquanatal Yoga classes from 14+ weeks of pregnancy. I am fully certified and insured, it's a lovely space to meet other pregnant mums as well as having a relaxing enjoyable experience. Find more info on my website👇🏾
www.beautifullyblooming.co.uk