Tuesday 1900
Thursday 0930
Friday 1000
Debbie Callister
School term time only. Midwife-run class. Class cost is £3.00 including a drink afterwards.
Aquanatal classes near Douglas, IOM
National Sports Centre 56 Groves Rd Douglas IM2 1RB Isle of Man
While pregnant, this is one of the important question that keeps arriving in front of your family, Cord Blood Banking. Here are a few things you need to know about it: What is Cord Blood? Your baby is connected with your placenta through the umbilical Cord which contains three vessels, two of them are arteries which carry blood from the baby to the placenta and a larger vein, which carries blood back to the baby. It carries oxygen and nutrients from the mother’s placenta into the baby’s bloodstream and bring back the waste products like carbon dioxide, from your baby to the placenta. It is usually 60 cm long which allows the baby to move freely inside you without harming it. Why is cord blood so important? Once your baby’s cord is cut, there is some blood that remains in the placenta and umbilical cord known as cord blood. This blood is rich in stem cells as found in bone marrow and can be used to treat many life threatening conditions such as Cancer, immunity related issues, genetic disorders to name a few. This is the reason why Cord Blood Banking is gaining a lot of importance these days. It […]
What is Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM)? Gestational Diabetes Mellitus is a condition when a non-diabetic woman get diabetes during her pregnancy. Though it can happen during any time of your pregnancy but is more common during your second trimester. It is not dangerous if diagnosed on time and well treated. This can eliminate any risk that can occur during or after the birth of your baby. What are the causes of Gestational Diabetes? There are no specific causes of this condition. Any woman can get it during her pregnancy but women with below conditions are at higher risk: 1- If you are more than 35 years of age. 2- If you have any family history of diabetes. 3- If your previous baby had a higher weight (usually more than 4.5 kgs). 4- If you are overweight. 5- If you were diagnosed to have gestational diabetes during your previous pregnancy. 6- If your family origins are from south Asia, Africa, China, or Middle Eastern. What are the symptoms of Gestational Diabetes? Usually it does not have any major symptoms but some of the few things that might be faced are: 1- Increased Thirst 2- Increased Urination 3- Fatigue, Nausea, Tiredness 4- […]
What is Pilate? Pilate is the physical fitness system used to enhance and improve the physical fitness and strength of the body. It is a set of exercises that can refresh your body and mind. Is Pilate good during pregnancy? Pilate is a good exercise during pregnancy that can strengthen your abdominal, back and pelvic floor muscles. Pilates are perfects exercises that are safe in all stages of pregnancy and after birth. Pilates during pregnancy is mainly focused on Pelvic floor muscles. It can maintain your body balance and helps to build body strength. It can reduce your back pain during pregnancy. The breathing exercises or patterns helps you to control your breathing. It can reduce stress and tension. Just ensure that your Pilate trainer is an expert in training during pregnancy too. Consult your doctor or midwife before doing any exercises. Follow their advice on what to do and what not to. Avoid some positions and exercises during Pilates. Have proper care. A good Pilates instructor can help you on the exercises that you should do. Check if your instructor is a health professional and if she has got proper training in exercise during pregnancy. Avoid exercises that make […]