Pregnancy Fitness Classes- The Active Birth Centre

The Active Birth Centre was founded by Janet Balaskas in 1986 and is the place where pregnancy yoga was invented. Today it is a centre of excellence for birth preparation, postnatal classes and complementary therapies led by only the most experienced teachers and practitioners. We aim to give you inspiration, information and support in a unique and custom made environment. With us you will find the space to relax, focus on what is most important and enjoy the time and attention you and your baby deserve. We invite you to come and discover an oasis of calm and a truly special experience.

Janet Balaskas, Active Birth Centre Founder.

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25 Bickerton Road, London, N19 5JT

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28 Apr 2017

Smoking and Pregnancy

Smoking is injurious to health. It does the major damage when a pregnant women continue to smoke. Smoking can lead to a lot of problems in your baby. The worst thing is that it can lead to sudden infant death syndrome. It is always advisable to quit smoking while pregnant. What are the effects of smoking during pregnancy? Smoking during pregnancy will affect the baby adversely. It will cause many problems like premature birth and birth defects. It may lead to miscarriage. It will affect the development of the fetus. It may increase the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, the infant death. It will affect the weight of the baby. How can I quit smoking while pregnant? Quitting smoking during pregnancy is a good decision for baby and mom. But it is very difficult for an addicted woman to stop smoking. Some of the methods to quit smoking include, Tell your doctor or midwife that you smoke. A counseling – A doctor should convince the woman who is planning a baby or the pregnant woman on the harmful effects of smoking. He should also clearly state the benefits of quitting smoking. Try to stop quitting gradually. Reduce your number […]

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28 Nov 2018

Do I need extra calories since I am pregnant?

For healthy pregnancy, you don’t require to overeat. A healthy balanced diet is what you need. Same ways, it is also not a time when you should go on a diet. Regarding the calorie intake, you don’t need any extra calories during the first and second trimester. However, this intake increases by around 200 calories per day during the third trimester or as suggested by the doctor. These figures might differ depending upon your BMI levels. Most of the women feel to eat less during their first trimester due to morning sickness, nausea that they face. Their diet turns into a normal diet during the second trimester and might increase during third trimester due to the increase in the requirement of your fetus. In order to avoid increasing too much weight during your pregnancy, its important that you define your food intake. Ensure to include more of proteins, fruits and vegetables, dairy etc. and avoid the intake of unwanted fats.

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9 Jul 2018

5 Tips to Plan Destination For Your Baby Moon

Pregnancy is a wonderful experience which should be enjoyed thoroughly. When it comes to baby moon, it is surely something which every pregnant couple wants to enjoy. It is an appropriate time to spend with your partner before you get into the tiring task of handling a new born. Here are a few tips to plan the destination for baby moon appropriately: What is the amount of travelling involved: It is always a clever idea to plan a place which involves less of the travelling time. Long road journeys, long flights can be avoided. Instead you should plan for places which involves less of your travel time. Appropriate Medical Facilities: It is important that you consider the medical facilities around the place you go. The medical facilities should be appropriate in case you need them in any emergencies. Avoid Places which are disease prone: Its not a good idea to go to places which are more disease prone or where you need extra vaccinations during pregnancy. Avoid places which have mosquito related problems like malaria, dengue etc. Avoid places with bumpy roads: Try to avoid places where there are a lot of bumpy roads as this can be dangerous for […]

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Smoking and Pregnancy

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