Expectant mothers invited to join free online exercise classes

To improve pregnant women’s physical and emotional well-being and provide an opportunity to exercise, expectant mothers are invited to join free online exercise classes on the Zoom platform. The classes are led by physiotherapists Solveiga Rozentāle and Ieva Vasiļjeva.

Two classes are organised each week. Expectant mothers who are already on maternity leave (third trimester of pregnancy) are invited to join the class on Wednesdays at 11:00. This class is led by physiotherapist Solveiga Rozentāle.

Pregnant women who have not yet gone on maternity leave (second trimester of pregnancy) are invited to join the other class on Wednesdays at 18:00. This class is led by physiotherapist Ieva Vasiļjeva.

To register for the classes, please contact physiotherapist Solveiga Rozentāle (third trimester, telephone: 29 742 832) or Ieva Vasiļjeva (second trimester, telephone: 29 734 876) by sending a WhatsApp message or SMS with your first name, surname and email address.

To join the classes, you need to:

- obtain permission from the doctor or midwife overseeing your pregnancy to participate in the exercise classes and present it to the physiotherapists,

- download the Zoom.us programme on your computer or smart device,

- wear comfortable clothing and prepare an exercise mat.

Before each class, a link will be sent. By clicking on it and entering the access details, you will be able to join the class.

The aim of the classes is to help pregnant women prepare for childbirth and improve their overall physical and emotional well-being during pregnancy.

During the classes, participants will learn breathing and relaxation techniques (relaxation positions) that expectant mothers can use during childbirth; their muscles will be strengthened, with particular emphasis on the pelvic and back muscles; and their joints will be mobilised, among other activities.

Pregnant women from the 13th week of pregnancy onwards may join the classes with permission from the doctor or midwife overseeing their pregnancy to exercise.

The classes are funded במסגרת the European Social Fund project No. 9.2.4.2/16/I/088 “Liepāja.Healthy.Active.Happy”.

Additional information

Environment, Health and Public Participation

Administration of the Liepāja City Municipality

Email: veseliba@liepaja.lv

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