Our Aqua Natal classes are exercises specifically devised for pregnant women, carried out in a Hydrotherapy Pool.
Classes are conducted by a Chartered Physiotherapist and offer pregnant women an opportunity to exercise safely and to maximum effect from weeks 20 – 40 of pregnancy.

Designed to maintain healthy fitness levels throughout pregnancy. During Aqua-Natal classes expectant mothers will prepare their body for labour and experience the joy and fun of water exercises. The Programme will be run by a Chartered Physiotherapist specialised in Aquatic Physiotherapy.

• Increases body awareness
• Improves core stability
• Reduces back pain,
• Improves coordination and balance
• Improves breath awareness and control
• Increases circulation
• Reduces fluid retention
• Promotes healthy weight gain
• Enhanced well-being & provides social support with other expectant mothers

Each course will run for 6 weeks 

• €100 Mardyke Members/UCC Staff/UCC Students
• €120 Non-Members

Please note:

Participants must be a minimum of 20 weeks pregnant and a GP Medical Declaration has to be filled in by your GP prior to you attending the class – Contact the arena clinic for documentation.

Maximum 4 participants per class. Classes are subject to demand. Courses are bookable by phone or at the arena clinic reception on a first come first served basis. Places cannot be reserved unless full payment has been received. Courses are non refundable and non transferable. Classes fill on a first come first served basis.

Call the arena clinic for more information on 021 490 4760.

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