Tilehurst (Details confirmed post booking)
Thursday 2:00 PM and 6:30 PM
Classes are £50 for the 5 weeks and must be booked in advance by phone or email.
Aquanatal classes near Reading
Is it safe to have sex during pregnancy? Many couples have this question in mind. They just don’t want to risk the baby in any way. In most of the cases, it is absolutely safe to have sex during pregnancy. However, if you have any complication during your pregnancy and your doctor has advised to have complete bed rest or other sort of precautions, they will inform you or you should feel free to ask this question to them. In such cases, you might be advised to avoid having a relationship during your pregnancy to avoid any further complications. Will sex during pregnancy harm the baby? In normal pregnancies it does not harm your baby in any way. Your baby is in your placenta which is much inside your body and protects your baby in many ways. Sex during pregnancy will not harm the baby. The protective covering of the baby – the amniotic fluid and strong muscles – will keep the baby safe. Will Sex Trigger Labor? Again if you are having a normal pregnancy, you need not worry about anything. However, in case of complications, your doctor will advise you to avoid it. You might want to consult […]
Pregnancy is often followed by lot of its own symptoms like cramps, nausea, mood swings, food cravings, depression etc. Its always an interesting question whether the expecting dad also suffers any of these symptoms along with his wife? From time to time, researchers have been studying this topic to understand whether this is just an assumption or a reality. Some of the researches done in past shows that Men do suffer some of the pregnancy symptoms along with their wives. Confused!!! Men are often found complaining of cramps, stomach blown up feeling, nausea, mood swings and even food cravings issues during their wife’s pregnancy. This is often termed as Couvade Syndrome, also referred as Sympathetic Pregnancy. During Couvade Syndrome, the partner experiences the same or some of the symptoms as well as the behaviour as the wife. There is an ongoing debate on the topic. Some believe that it can be a biological condition attached to hormonal changes while others feel it can be more of psychological feeling. Whether it is an actual condition or a fictional will always be a topic of debate but if it is actual, there is no lovely feeling than seeing your partner contributing with […]
In the final weeks of planning, you may be excited and confused on the preparations before going for delivery. It is the most exciting phase of your life when you are packing your hospital bag. Enjoy these moments with your partner, pack your bag together. Here are a few things you will need for your labor and birth to avoid any discomfort at the last stage. Some essentials to be included in your labor bag are: For Mom-To-Be: Hospital registration card, health insurance card, you healthcare information and other important paper works if any. Slippers / Socks Loose fitting and comfortable clothes Nursing Bras and Breast pads Maternity Wears Toiletries, such as toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, shampoo etc. Towels Music player if you are interested in music Camera to capture your baby’s first moments Books for reading Phone with charger in case you are planning to stay alone Clothes when you leave hospital and get home with your baby. Keep loose fitting clothes as it takes time to come back to your actual fitting. For Your Baby: Clothes , Socks and Cap Baby Wipes Diaper Sweater Blanket Towel Outfits when going to home You may double check the list before leaving […]