Preggi Bellies - Training For Two

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“Firstly I would like to thank you for all your support and care throughout my training period.

I joined the postnatal classes when my son was starting his fourth month and I was still suffering a lot of discomfort from a c-section. I must admit I was a bit sceptical as to whether the classes were for me or not. However I weighted this against the fact that entering the gym would make me cringe and feel nauseous at the sight of all those skinny and fit women clad in the stretchiest or lycra!!! (I still had a post preggy boep and this would not hide under even my hubby’s t-shirts.)

Anyhow, I persevered through the sessions and I must admit I wondered to myself often “if I feel like I'm about to drop dead after class, how did the preggi bellies themselves feel?!!” Now, I can safely say that by the time I attended my classes after the New Year, I was thin. This of course was according to everyone in the class (mostly pregnant of course) and the fact that my old Levi jeans fit nice and snug! So now I am sweating it out in cotton lycra and have joined the sore bods at the gym.

Thank you to the preggi bellies team once again and I sure will miss the classes.

PS - I strongly recommend postnatal classes whether one trained with PB before or not as it eases the transition to exercising post birth.”
Chio, South Africa

    “I started my Preggi Bellies training when I was about 15 weeks pregnant - had I known about it     sooner I would have started even earlier! I owe the Preggi Bellies team a huge thank you,             because it was, I feel, largely to do with my training, that the whole experience was so 'easy' for     me. Throughout my pregnancy, I felt energised and so fit and I was fortunate to go through it     with no complications. I also experienced no backache or any other pain and I was told that        this had a lot to do with the core strengethening exercises done during Preggi Bellies training.     My son was born via ceasarian section on the 21st of December and it was just the best             experience ever. I recovered so quickly and when I left hospital three days later, I stopped         taking painkillers because I honestly didn't need them anymore. I was up and about in no time     at all, getting stronger by the day. This also meant I could really enjoy my precious new little         bundle. And he is such a calm and content little boy - also one of the good side effects of the     Preggi Bellies training I believe! And another great thing is that now, two months down the line,     I am back to my pre-pregnancy weight.
    So, thank you all so much. I really miss the training and although I am now back as a               'post-natal' I would happily go through it all again tomorrow, big belly and all!

    Since I started, I have been spreading the word about Preggi Bellies and I will of course carry     on. I hope you continue to enrol loads more moms!”
    Katie, South Africa

Being a pregnant woman suffering from Type 2 Diabetes, the risk of gestational diabetes is high. So you can imagine my joy at finding the Preggi Bellies programme. The exercise programme has helped me to maintain my sugar levels, keep my weight gain within acceptable levels and at my 34 week check up, my doctor and I were impressed with the quality of the umbilical cord - all attributable to the Preggi Bellies programme.

“Your instructors deserve a big hug from all us - as do you - for all the support, friendship, kindness, exercise and challenge because it has added to the positive experience of being pregnant. I strongly maintain that my good health for the last 6 months has been largely due to Preggi Bellies and my commitment to keeping fit and being positive. I hope that I can get back into shape and remain so with the help of Preggi Bellies once my baby has been born - I certainly aim to try!”
Louise, South Africa

“Preggi Bellies definitely was a sane hour 3 times a week - there were loads of other people who were experiencing the same thing that I was, had suggestions on how to deal with them, and if not, then at least I knew I was not alone!

I could exercise in confidence knowing that everything I was doing was suitable for me to be doing. It definitely helped keep the weight under control and the figure vaguely in control which following the birth has paid off - within 10 days I was back in my jeans!

I think that it certainly helped me recover quicker from my Caesar - I was in hospital with a girl who had a Caesar the day after I did - it took her 3 days to be up and about properly, whereas I was walking around to the nurses concern just about as soon as the epidural wore off!”
Andrea, South Africa

    “Hi Guys.
    Here is a picture of our little Benjamin – born on Sunday 01^st October at 5:30am – a bit earlier     than expected. The birth was really great – quick and not nearly as traumatic and painful as         last time. I definitely think that the classes have given me more energy before and after the         birth.”
    Amy

“I had a beautiful, healthy baby girl 2 weeks ago on the 18th Sept, she was 3.48kgs at birth and all went well. She was born by C-section due to the fact that I had a C-section for my first baby. My recovery from the C-section has been 10 times faster than last time and I am positive that this is in no small part due to regular attendance at Preggi Bellies classes. I also gained less overall weight and am feeling fit and healthy post birth. Thank you for this and keep up the amazing work you are doing!

Thank you once again for a professional and much needed service.”
Kirsty, South Africa

“Just to let you know - my baby (Archie) was born by C-section on Weds 20 Sept - hence the reason I was not at the Preggi-bellies class on 23 Sept! Archie weighed in at 3.9kg and 54cm long. Both he and I are doing well.

I am certain that the classes have really helped to keep me strong and positive throughout my pregnancy and have helped significantly with the recovery from the C-section. I will definitely be recommending Preggi-bellies to any friends!”
Heidi, South Africa

Thank you for your email, I appreciate your ongoing concern. Thank you for the calls when I have been very upset or missed a class, I really appreciate it. Your classes are fantastic and have made a huge difference to my energy levels and overall toning.”
Karen, South Africa

“Just to give a little background…. I had two car accidents in October & end November last year respectively. With the last accident I got hurt quite badly on the lower back and spine. With this, we also found out that I was pregnant; therefore they could not do much but prescribe bed rest.

My biggest concern was carrying my baby full term as I am a voluptuous sized woman (then weighing in at 98kgs). I have since then lost +/- 9kgs and of that, I have only gained back 3kgs. My gynaecologist recommended that I started with Preggi Bellies. I was out of town for Feb / Mar on courses (where, I had to chase 3 robbers from the flat I was staying in during the course). Imagine all that and still I have had the healthiest pregnancy ever. (My first boy is now 2 and he was a difficult one….)

I am so content with joining Preggi Bellies and even though I have not been able to attend as religiously as I would’ve wanted to, my back is stronger and I feel 100% compared to what it could have been like.

I went for my 32 week check recently and my Doctor was delighted with the growth and health of both of us. (And that after falling down twice in one day) The baby’s weight is +/- 2kg and he is as healthy as can be.

Many thanks to all of you at Preggi Bellies. I have been getting so many compliments on how well I have been looking throughout my pregnancy. When you are a well-rounded (I like to refer to myself as having a romantic build) it is so easy to look bad when you are expecting, and even easier to just let go of yourself. I have not been following any set diet as I was taught in my first pregnancy if you feel like having for e.g. cake; have a slice not the whole damn cake. I enjoy what I like when I like to and take my supplements regularly. Thanks to Preggi Bellies, I’m a healthy pregnant woman who is feeling great and have more energy than I thought was possible considering.

I have also been promoting your classes via word of mouth as I think this is a great program to follow when expecting. Once again thank you for providing a service such as this.”
Christelle, South Africa

I started Preggi Bellies when I was 18 weeks pregnant with my second child. I hadn’t done a stitch of exercise for about 3 years!!!! When I was pregnant with my first child I didn’t feel like exercising and did nothing throughout the pregnancy and I’ve done nothing since (my daughter is now 3 years old). So I was incredibly unfit when I started the classes, but within 4-5 weeks I could notice a marked improvement in my fitness levels and my energy levels. An added bonus was that I was beginning to experience some degree of stress incontinence from about 12 weeks (when I sneezed or coughed), and after 4-5 weeks of Preggi Bellies this disappeared completely and never came back – even when I was near the end of the pregnancy and the baby was applying serious pressure to my bladder!

I had a natural birth and it was extremely quick and easy. The contractions started at about 8pm and the baby was born at 10:30. After I was taken to the labour ward, I only had to push twice and the baby was out – with no tearing or episiotomy. I also recovered remarkably quickly. At 7:00 the next morning, the doctor said I could be discharged if I wanted to because I was fine – I honestly didn’t feel like I had just had a baby. I had no pain at all and I felt 100%. I firmly believe that it was due to the Preggi Bellies classes that I had such an easy birth and quick recovery. Now I just have to psych myself up to start the post-natal classes!!!!

After 38 weeks of a rather hot and tiring pregnancy I delivered a beautiful little girl by C-Section on the 16^th of March 2007. The reason for my email is that I want you to know that my recovery has been amazing it is now 10 days later and I don’t even have a scar I have lost most of my tummy and in fact lost 5kg within the 1^st 7 days after delivery.

I am sure the reason for my speedy recovery is that I attended Preggi Bellies from around 9 weeks of my pregnancy religiously at least twice a week. I hope to return to classes after my next 6 week visit with my gynecologist as I am sure I will be more then ready by then to start my post natal training.

Thank you to all the instructors of the Preggi Bellies team for being so caring and nurturing it is always fabulous to be understood when one is pregnant as with the extra hormones all ones senses and emotions are more heightened…….