Pregnant & Powerful

Description of Service

Pregnant and Powerful strives to improve patient health and prevent common complications in pregnancy such as gestational diabetes, gestational hypertension, severe lumbopelvic pain, prenatal depression, and excess weight gain.

Services Provided

An Exercise Therapist will give evidence-based exercise guidance that aligns with the patient’s goals and may include

Tailored exercise programs through the three trimesters
Education on what movements may improve/worsen joint pain in pregnancy
Education and exercise prescription for core and pelvic floor
Education and exercise prescription to help prepare for labour and delivery
Early movement guide for postpartum

Who is The Program For?

Pregnant and Powerful is a free individualized exercise program for patients in Edson, Whitecourt, and surrounding areas.

Access

Ask for a referral from your obstetric health care provider (Obstetrics Nurse or Physician) or call 780-723-2131 to self-refer.