Free Seminar

Teresa Robertson who works with us here at Belly Bliss and does our Preparing for Pregnancy ~Fertility workshop is doing a great teleseminar for FREE!

Creating Abundance Teleseminar (Part 1) - Tuesday, March 24, 2009

8 pm EDT (7 pm CDT / 6 pm MDT / 5 pm PDT)

In this 1-hour class, you will explore beliefs that govern abundance in your life.

You will also learn and hone 7 everyday abundance building tools and techniques.

Click here to sign up.

There will be no charge for this initial call. This is a one time offer.

Breastfeeding Myths

Top 10 Myths About Breastfeeding

1. To prepare and toughen nipples for breastfeeding rub
them with a towel during the last trimester of pregnancy
2. Hospital birth practices do not affect the duration of
breastfeeding
3. Breastfeeding with sore, cracked nipples is normal
during the first few weeks after birth
4. While breastfeeding, do not use bottles as they cause
nipple confusion
5. Do not pump until at least three to four weeks after birth
6. During engorgement do not pump as it will just produce
more milk
7. Borrowing a friend's breast pump is encouraged as it
saves money and does not pose any health risks
8. Rotating breastfeeding positions will prevent sore
nipples
9. In some states it is illegal to breastfeed in public
10.Exercising while breastfeeding may spoil the breast milk

From Cathy Heise, Lactation Consultant and Teacher of Blissful Breastfeeding at Belly Bliss. To find out the truths about these and other myths come to our:
Blissful Breastfeeding Workshop
Tuesday March 31st at 7pm
This class is essential for all pregnant moms who are considering breastfeeding. Spend a couple of hours with Cathy, our Lactation Consultant and Nurse to discuss breastfeeding benefits and techniques.
Click here to read more and to sign-up.


Cathy is part of the Lactation Program, a great place to get help and answers for all your breastfeeding needs and questions.

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FREE YOGA FIT CLASS~
One Time Only!
Saturday March 21st at 12:15pm
Fit Yoga~ Defining and Sculpting: This class combines elements from fitness and Yoga classes to ensure a comprehensive and challenging workout! Traditional Yoga postures and Sun Salutations are practiced with light hand weights to increase strength and endurance while toning muscles. Some previous fitness and Yoga experience is recommended. Modifications will be made for pregnancy. This class is a great way to get in your strength and flexibility training while doing something fun and new.
This class is offered Thursday at 9am and Saturday at 12:15pm
Click here to sign up, space is limited.




Belly Yoga is now offered Thursdays at 10:00am.
Introduction to The Bradley Method®
of Natural Childbirth
Are you trying to decide which Childbirth Education course is right for you? If you are interested in learning more about natural childbirth, then please join us for a discussion on the Bradley Method®. Moms and/or their partners are invited to this free event to hear a brief description of the course and to ask the instructor any questions they may have about natural childbirth or the Bradley Method®. This Workshop is FREE.
Click here to sign up, space is limited.


Transition to Toddlerhood Workshop
There is a point for every parent when their "tricks" that used to work like magic are no longer effective. Have your questions answered by an expert in early childhood development and education. This class can be taken multiple times as your child changes or grows and is great for both mom and dad! $50 for single or couple reservation. Registration Required. Click here to read more.

Two Great Workshops Back-To-Back!
Saturday March 21st
Cloth Diapering is Back 1:30-3:00pm
Babywearing Basics ~ Slings 101 3:15-4:15pm

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Bring a friend who is new to Belly Bliss to a class and recieve 10% off your next class package or workshop purchase!

Breech Babies: types and ways to encourage turning

Breech babies make up for 4% of all pregnancies today. Although many breech babies are delivered via Cesarean, there are still options of delivering a breech baby vaginally or working on turning the baby and delivering vaginally.

Different Positions of Breech Babies:

1) Footing Breech: Feet first

2) Frank Breech: Bottom first. Feet up by head.

3) Complete Breech: Baby sitting on heels.

Ways To Help Turn a Breech Baby:

1. Visualizing the baby moving down with the head very deep in your pelvis, several times a day; especially in conjunction with positions and exercises below.
2. Swimming as often as possible. This keeps your body and pelvis loose and relaxed. Do in conjunction with headstand below if you have help.
3. Headstand - with assistance and in a pool frequently as possible.
4. Breech Tilt - begin at 32-35 weeks gestation. Do 3 times daily for 10-15 minutes each time, when you have an empty stomach, and the baby is active. Prop one end of an ironing board securely on a sofa or chair 12 to 18 inches high (or may use slant board). Lie down, bend knees but keep feet flat on board. Relax, breathe deeply, avoid tensing. May also use pillows on a flat surface to raise hips 12-18" above shoulders. Gravity pushes the baby's head into the fundus, tucks it, and baby can then do a somersault to a vertex position.
5. CD/iPod headphones - place them inside mom's pants toward her pubic bone and play classical music for 10 minutes 6-8 times a day.
6. Flashlight - try moving slowly down from the top of the uterus toward your pubic bone while you are in a breech tilt position.

1. Visualizing the baby moving down with the head very deep in your pelvis, several times a day; especially in conjunction with positions and exercises below.

2. Swimming as often as possible. This keeps your body and pelvis loose and relaxed. Do in conjunction with headstand below if you have help.

3. Headstand - with assistance and in a pool frequently as possible.

4. Breech Tilt- begin at 32-35 weeks gestation. Do 3 times daily for 10-15 minutes each time, when you have an empty stomach, and the baby is active. Prop one end of an ironing board securely on a sofa or chair 12 to 18 inches high (or may use slant board). Lie down, bend knees but keep feet flat on board. Relax, breathe deeply, avoid tensing. May also use pillows on a flat surface to raise hips 12-18" above shoulders. Gravity pushes the baby's head into the fundus, tucks it, and baby can then do a somersault to a vertex position.

5. CD/iPod headphones - place them inside mom's pants toward her pubic bone and play classical music for 10 minutes 6-8 times a day.

6. Flashlight - try moving slowly down from the top of the uterus toward your pubic bone while you are in a breech tilt position.

Read more: "Turning A Breech Baby: Here are 17 Ways to turn a breech baby!" - http://pregnancychildbirth.suite101.com/article.cfm/turning_a_breech_baby#ixzz09ZwtNcQH

7. Massage - start with your left hand at the bottom of the abdomen and your right hand just above it. Move move your hands clockwise around the right side of your tummy. As your right hand reaches the top of your abdomen, slide the left one over your right and move it down the left side of your tummy. Your left hand leads as you you come full circle, continuing clockwise. Massage gently as you would to apply lotion. Massage for ten minutes or more up to several times each day.
8. Clothespin - place on the small toe of each foot at the outside corner of the toenail; sideways so that the toenail and toepad are stimulated for 30 minutes per day, this is an acupressure point that is a "moving down" point. You can also do this with just finger pressure as you remember to do it.
9. Motion Sickness band - place with the bead four fingerwidths above the inner ankle bone - another acupressure point that is used for stimulation of the uterus. Do not use this point if you are experiencing any pre-term labor.
10. Glass of orange or other juice - follow this with a side-lying position with your hips positioned higher than your feet. Babies move more after a sugar high!
11. Pelvic Tilt- with an ice pack on the top of your tummy on an empty stomach, 10 minutes twice a day. Do this while lying on your back on the floor with knees flexed and feet on the floor with three large pillows placed under your buttocks. Try this in conjunction with headphones and visualization.
12. Cat stretch - start with all fours, then lay your head and chest flat on the floor with your buttocks in the air, as you round your back and return to all fours.
13. Knee-chest position - by kneeling with hips flexed slightly more than 90 degree, but with thighs not pressing against your tummy and your head, shoulders and upper chest are flat on a mattress for 15 minutes every two waking hours for five days.
14. Belly Relaxing followed by Inversion - Partner places a shawl, sheet, towel or rebozo under mom's hips as she lays on the floor. Lift up on the corners of the cloth and shimmy her from side to side moving your hands up and down to wiggle her belly from side to side. These should be very small movements which mom should find very relaxing. Do this for about 5 minutes. Then mother kneels on the stairway landing. Walk your hands down 2 or 3 stairs into an all fours position; have your partner support your shoulders to balance you. Remain in this position for about 5-10 minutes or as long as comfortable. Also do this on an empty stomach.
The following techniques to turn breech babies to vertex involve the assistance of a specialist or medical professional:
15. Acupuncture - find a acupuncturist who is familiar with pregnancy and knows the points to stimulate for turning a breech baby. Kate Kellogg is the trained acupuncture therapist at Belly Bliss.

16. Webster's Breech Technique - see a Chiropractor who is experienced in this technique. Dr. Jaimy Voigts is the trained Chiropractor at Belly Bliss in Denver.
17. External Version - this can be done in the hospital at about 37 weeks; see an Ob-Gyn for assistance and more information.

To find out more about Acupuncture and Chiropractic treatments in Denver, call Belly Bliss at 303-399-1191.

Massage - start with your left hand at the bottom of the abdomen and your right hand just above it. Move move your hands clockwise around the right side of your tummy. As your right hand reaches the top of your abdomen, slide the left one over your right and move it down the left side of your tummy. Your left hand leads as you you come full circle, continuing clockwise. Massage gently as you would to apply lotion. Massage for ten minutes or more up to several times each day.

Read full article at: http://pregnancychildbirth.suite101.com/article.cfm/turning_a_breech_baby

I wanted to share with you this video I came across of a great exercise to tone the inner thighs. Even us personal trainers are always looking for fun, creative and effective exercises to add to our routines. This exercise is great to do while pregnant or postpartum to work the lower ab muscles and thighs. Try doing them while watching TV or while the baby is napping to make sure you get them in. Also, try coming to my Booty Camp to learn new exercises you can do at home or in the gym.

Enjoy!

Click here to see the video.

Fertility and Motherhood in Denver

Fertility Promotion

At Belly Bliss we are excited to be working with women in preparing for pregnancy. We offer services for those who are considering pregnancy, women trying to get pregnant and those who have been struggling to become pregnant. We feel strongly it is important to focus on the woman as a whole and create an environment where she can feel comfortable, relaxed and get the answers and information she needs to take on this next phase of her life. The support and community created by other women working toward motherhood and professionals at Belly Bliss within the classes and services is very helpful for women.

Belly Inspiration Yoga ~ Fertility Yoga
This class is offered weekly on Fridays at 4pm Belly Inspiration Yoga is designed for those preparing for pregnancy and focuses on stress-relief, health, and balance of the reproductive and hormonal areas of your body. This weekly class is a great opportunity to meet other women preparing for pregnancy and learn exercises to practice at home throughout the week. Great idea to bring your partner! Pre-registration required. No walk-ins please.

Other Services Belly Bliss offers to support and promote fertility are:

Acupuncture

Maya Abdominal Massage

Chiropractic

Nutrition Counceling

Psychotheryapy

Rolfing

To read more about how these services can help with fertility and other services we offer for fertility in Denver click here.

Motherhood Post Belly Yoga This special class is designed for the postpartum period after mom has given birth to help her transition back into her desired workout routine. The postures taught in this class encourage your body to come back together, bringing your muscles, bones and ligaments in the proper alignment. Hip openers and wide stance postures are avoided in this class. Come surround yourself with the comfort and support of other women in an open environment where sharing birth, baby and postpartum stories are welcome. Please check with your doctor or midwife before starting physical activity after birth. Infants are welcome although they will not be participating in class. BYOBaby Mommy & Me Yoga Excellent classes for busy mothers, allowing moms to enjoy yoga, introduce their baby to the practice, and promote mother and baby bonding. Yoga poses for mom promote wellness specific to post-partum bodies, and interactive poses for baby help with development and establishing good sleeping habits, as well as relief of reflux, gas and colic. This class is ideal for babies' ages 6 weeks to crawling. Family Yoga This class is open to the entire family! Come enjoy a Yoga class with your partner and little ones or make it a special time for mom and kiddo or dad and kiddo. Practice postures in this fun and open environment with your children and watch as they learn to love Yoga. Mommy&Me Playtime Held weekly on Mondays at 3pm An interactive class where you and your child can spend the hour playing, singing and learning together as we explore our subject of the week. This theme-based class will include a group time, games, songs, story time, and a take-home-project each week. This class is designed for newborns through 4 year olds. Pre-registration required. No walk-ins please, you may register online or by calling the studio at 303-399-1191. Please register by 2pm the day of the class for Monday classes. Transition to Toddlerhood Workshop There is a point for every parent when their "tricks" that used to work like magic are no longer effective. Have your questions answered by an expert in early childhood development and education. This class provides insight into the mind of the young child including strategies for tantrum prevention and management, getting your child to eat, nap challenges, and many insightful tips to ease life with a toddler at home. Class content is designed for parents of children ages 18 months - 3.5 years and is tailored to the needs of each class participant. This class can be taken multiple times as your child changes or grows and is great for both mom and dad! $50 for single or couple reservation. Registration Required. Click hereto read more. Belly Bliss offers many services for mom, baby, children and family. Click here to read more about our services for mothers in Denver.

Bring a friend who is new to Belly Bliss to a class and recieve 10% off your next Yoga/fitness class package or workshop purchase!