Water exercises for pregnant women

Water exercises at the Family Centre

Water-based exercise supports physical activity and well-being throughout pregnancy. Exercising in the pool will help relieve common pregnancy discomforts, improve overall well-being and prepare the body for childbirth. Sessions take place in a safe environment under the supervision of a professional instructor. The pool water temperature is 32-33 degrees.

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The benefits of water excercises

Exercising in the water offers several benefits for pregnant women:

  • the body feels lighter and more comfortable in the water
  • exercises develop all muscle groups
  • joint mobility improves
  • supports healthy breathing
  • helps regulate heart function
  • the water massages the body and improves metabolism
  • improves blood circulation
  • normalises blood pressure
  • reduces stress due to the relaxing effect of water

Regular water exercises will help to:

  • maintain and improve endurance
  • develop balance
  • improve coordination of movement
  • perform exercises that may be difficult on dry land

Practical information

  • The lesson lasts 45 minutes
  • Please arrive 15 minutes before class starts so you can shower and get changed
  • There are several sessions each day. The exact times can be found on the booking page.
  • Classes are held in the Family Centre of the Women's Health Clinic at Sõle 23 (the entrance is located behind the maternity hospital)
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