LOIS J.
HALL
Doula CD (DONA)
Certified Dancing For Birth (TM) Instructor (FOB)
Certified Childbirth Educator
National Council On Strength and Fitness Certified Personal Trainer
Bachelor's Degree In Sociology
Champion - Woman's New York State Masters Level Weight Lifting 1996
Member of The Tampa Bay Birth Network
National Association of Professional Women
DONA International
Alpha Kappa Delta International Sociology Honor Society
Phi Theta Kappa Society
Specialty Services For Women
PURE POSITIVE POWER FOR YOUR PREGNANCY
Doula CD (DONA)
Certified Dancing For Birth (TM) Instructor (FOB)
Certified Childbirth Educator
National Council On Strength and Fitness Certified Personal Trainer
Bachelor's Degree In Sociology
Champion - Woman's New York State Masters Level Weight Lifting 1996
Member of The Tampa Bay Birth Network
National Association of Professional Women
DONA International
Alpha Kappa Delta International Sociology Honor Society
Phi Theta Kappa Society
Specialty Services For Women
PURE POSITIVE POWER FOR YOUR PREGNANCY
Prenatal
Personal Training
Be Informed: so you can advocate for you and your baby.
Be Prepared: through exercise and practice.
Be In Shape: with a strong immune system through stress management and self-compassion care
Sessions are suitable for first-time pregnant women as well as women who seek to improve or enhance previous pregnancies/birth experiences.
Sessions are suitable for women seeking a traditional birth and well as those in alternative e.g. home or birthing center environments.
Be Informed: so you can advocate for you and your baby.
Be Prepared: through exercise and practice.
Be In Shape: with a strong immune system through stress management and self-compassion care
Sessions are suitable for first-time pregnant women as well as women who seek to improve or enhance previous pregnancies/birth experiences.
Sessions are suitable for women seeking a traditional birth and well as those in alternative e.g. home or birthing center environments.
The
Effect of Exercise on Maternal Health
Regular Exercise at moderate to somewhat hard levels of intensity during pregnancy has positive benefits as shown by current research. Some of the many benefits include reduced fat deposition and retention, shorter and less complicated labors, higher energy levels, fewer physical complaints, and a quicker postpartum recovery.
Recent studies have found no adverse short or long term fetal or maternal health problems associates with regular engagement in exercise during a non complicated pregnancy.
Cardiorespiratory Health
A pregnant woman will be able to tolerate the stresses of pregnancy and the physical event of labor and birthing. (Bell, O'Neill,and Dip,,1994)
Musculoskeletal Health
Maintaining muscle strength and endurance helps to support increased breast size, additional weight, and postural changes that occur during pregnancy.[ACSM],1995
Physical Well-Being
Fewer symptoms common to pregnancy such as nausea,fatigue,leg cramps,round ligament pain, and backache. Exercise helps to avoid excessive weight gain,constipation,digestion,varicose veins and general body discomforts. Promotes better sleep and less weight gain.(Sternfeld,1997)
Psychological Well-Being
Improved self-esteem and body image. Exercise can elevate mood, stimulate energy levels and counteract the feeling of stress, anxiety or depression that occur during pregnancy.(ACSM, 1995)
Labor and Delivery
Women who continued to exercise throughout pregnancy had a higher incidence of uncomplicated, spontaneous delivery and a shorter labor. (Clapp and Dickstein 1984)
The Effect of Exercise on the Course of Labor
Data presented as a percentage of women in each group who required or experienced each
intervention or non-intervention.
*James Clapp, Exercising Through Your Pregnancy 2002
Regular Exercise at moderate to somewhat hard levels of intensity during pregnancy has positive benefits as shown by current research. Some of the many benefits include reduced fat deposition and retention, shorter and less complicated labors, higher energy levels, fewer physical complaints, and a quicker postpartum recovery.
Recent studies have found no adverse short or long term fetal or maternal health problems associates with regular engagement in exercise during a non complicated pregnancy.
Cardiorespiratory Health
A pregnant woman will be able to tolerate the stresses of pregnancy and the physical event of labor and birthing. (Bell, O'Neill,and Dip,,1994)
Musculoskeletal Health
Maintaining muscle strength and endurance helps to support increased breast size, additional weight, and postural changes that occur during pregnancy.[ACSM],1995
Physical Well-Being
Fewer symptoms common to pregnancy such as nausea,fatigue,leg cramps,round ligament pain, and backache. Exercise helps to avoid excessive weight gain,constipation,digestion,varicose veins and general body discomforts. Promotes better sleep and less weight gain.(Sternfeld,1997)
Psychological Well-Being
Improved self-esteem and body image. Exercise can elevate mood, stimulate energy levels and counteract the feeling of stress, anxiety or depression that occur during pregnancy.(ACSM, 1995)
Labor and Delivery
Women who continued to exercise throughout pregnancy had a higher incidence of uncomplicated, spontaneous delivery and a shorter labor. (Clapp and Dickstein 1984)
The Effect of Exercise on the Course of Labor
Data presented as a percentage of women in each group who required or experienced each
intervention or non-intervention.
| Exercise Continued | Control | Exercise Stopped | |
| Pain Relief | 51 | 78 | 81 |
| Labor Stimulation | 29 | 58 | 53 |
| Fetal Intervention | 13 | 26 | 12 |
| Forceps Delivery | 5 | 18 | 20 |
| Cesarean Section | 9 | 29 | 54 |
*James Clapp, Exercising Through Your Pregnancy 2002
DANCING
FOR BIRTH
DOULA
SERVICES - Free consultation.
PERSONAL TRAINING
Offering Sunday classes at An OSG Massage in Carrollwood
14902 N. Florida Avenue, Suite 8 Tampa, Fl 33613
Lois Hall: 813-562-6221 or email loishallpft@yahoo.com
PERSONAL TRAINING
Offering Sunday classes at An OSG Massage in Carrollwood
14902 N. Florida Avenue, Suite 8 Tampa, Fl 33613
Lois Hall: 813-562-6221 or email loishallpft@yahoo.com
Dancing
For Birth
prenatal/postpartum personal training sessions incorporate dance moves
from around
the world that best prepare you to give birth. Birth can be
like
a marathon, and Dancing for Birth personal
training sessions
prepare you for the challenge. You'll become
stronger, more agile, more at ease with your body and both
mentally and physically ready to embrace your unique birth
experience.
Dancing for Birth Prenatal/Postpartum personal training sessions participants report experiencing low levels of discomfort, few or no interventions, brief labors and high levels of satisfaction during their births.
You'll learn birth dancing moves inspired by Belly dance, African dance, Ballet, Latin dance and Interpretive movement. It's a feel-good workout that challenges yet relaxes and uplifts you. No experience necessary!
At the same time you'll be learning valuable childbirth preparation skills and natural pain coping techniques that will build your confidence in your own birthing ability and wisdom. Birth can be active, ecstatic, orgasmic, transformative, empowering! Did you know that there is an optimal position for your baby to be in when labor begins, and you can help assure that position? You'll gain knowledge to help you have the birth that you envision for your baby.
You'll regain your pre-pregnancy shape and tone more quickly when you continue Dancing for Birth personal training sessions with your baby after he or she is born. No dancing experience necessary - all pregnant woman can benefit!
"Lois Hall has the extraordinary ability to connect with and inspire all sorts of people. Her expertise, wisdom, and compassion will make her an asset to any fitness program." - Cynthia Wyatt PhD, Former Chairman Of The National Women's Power Lifting Committee, National Power Lifting Champion.
"Lois is a very intelligent, professional, caring person who is sensitive to other people's needs. The level of insight and emotional maturity she possesses is outstanding." - Tracy Collingworth, University Website Coordinator, SUNY College At Fredonia.
"My husband and I have no local family. Lois assisted us through my pregnancy and a difficult birth. We now consider Lois our son's American Grandmother." - Kim Thoa Vo
links page here
welcome to my world here
Dancing for Birth Prenatal/Postpartum personal training sessions participants report experiencing low levels of discomfort, few or no interventions, brief labors and high levels of satisfaction during their births.
You'll learn birth dancing moves inspired by Belly dance, African dance, Ballet, Latin dance and Interpretive movement. It's a feel-good workout that challenges yet relaxes and uplifts you. No experience necessary!
At the same time you'll be learning valuable childbirth preparation skills and natural pain coping techniques that will build your confidence in your own birthing ability and wisdom. Birth can be active, ecstatic, orgasmic, transformative, empowering! Did you know that there is an optimal position for your baby to be in when labor begins, and you can help assure that position? You'll gain knowledge to help you have the birth that you envision for your baby.
You'll regain your pre-pregnancy shape and tone more quickly when you continue Dancing for Birth personal training sessions with your baby after he or she is born. No dancing experience necessary - all pregnant woman can benefit!
"Lois Hall has the extraordinary ability to connect with and inspire all sorts of people. Her expertise, wisdom, and compassion will make her an asset to any fitness program." - Cynthia Wyatt PhD, Former Chairman Of The National Women's Power Lifting Committee, National Power Lifting Champion.
"Lois is a very intelligent, professional, caring person who is sensitive to other people's needs. The level of insight and emotional maturity she possesses is outstanding." - Tracy Collingworth, University Website Coordinator, SUNY College At Fredonia.
"My husband and I have no local family. Lois assisted us through my pregnancy and a difficult birth. We now consider Lois our son's American Grandmother." - Kim Thoa Vo
links page here
welcome to my world here