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
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.
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.
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
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 Birthpersonal
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
Birthpersonal
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
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