Instructor Patty Slate coaches you through 3 routines. Be more comfortable–and train your body, breath and mind for labor and delivery. Here’s an easy-to-use yoga program that combines simple movements and conscious breathing. Release tension and increase your vitality. Choose 1, 2, or all 3 routines to fit your schedule and needs.
Pregnancy is a time of change and growth, both physically and emotionally. South Beach Prenatal Yoga will support you during this period by providing endless ways to strengthen and open your body and mind, while offering relief from the common discomforts of pregnancy. With regular practice you will gain clarity and a greater sense of calm and ease. South Beach Prenatal Yoga will give you the energy to enjoy your pregnancy and help prepare your body for the birth of your baby.
South Beach Prenatal Yoga will help to relax and rejuvenate, reduce aches and pains, increase circulation, connect with your baby, prepare body for labor and delivery, manage weight, increase overall strength and flexibility, and promote emotional well-being.
Special Features include modifications for each trimester, breathing techniques, strengthening and empowering series, hip opening series, self-acupressure points, quick fix tips, interviews and testimonials.
Jess Elizabeth, I.Y.T. is a Certified Yoga Instructor, Yoga Therapist, and a Certified Prenatal Yoga Instructor. She has spent years exploring the therapeutic qualities of yoga and the impact that it has on immune function. Her studies have enabled her to design prenatal yoga classes, classes for the HVI+ community, as well as for those living with multiple Sclerosis.
Props: A mat and pillow are recommended. Blocks and straps may be used, but are not required.
Not all exercise or massage is suitable for everyone. Always consult a physician before beginning any exercise program. The instruction presented in South Beach Prenatal Yoga is in no way intended as substitute for medical counseling. If you have any concerns about your health or the health of your child, you should always consult with a physician or other health care professional.
5 Stars “Ohm”…I love it!
I have done the video every day since I got it. I love it! It helps me sleep at night…not to mention saves me money on prenatal yoga classes. It is classy, hip, modern, visually stunning and a fantastic workout. There is something for all trimesters of pregnancy and all yoga skill levels. I plan on buying copies for friends and family that are pregnant.
5 Stars South Beach Prenatal Yoga
I highly recommend South Beach Prenatal Yoga. The program is good for those who practice yoga regularly or those who are new to it. It also provides modifications for each trimester and special sections with helpful tips on labor and delivery.
5 Stars First-time Mom and Yoga Lover
As a yoga enthusiast, I was looking for a prenatal program that was challenging, but was also tailored to meet the specific needs of my new body and baby. I am so happy to have this DVD as part of my regular prenatal exercise routine. I am also privileged to have taken Jess’s classes in person and I love how convenient it is to have her warmth and knowledge on hand for my home practice. There are all kinds of fun features, including breathing and delivery techniques. I highly recommend this for any mom-to-be.
Prenatal Yoga Flow is an instructional yoga DVD specifically designed to ease any pregnancy discomforts thru each stage of pregnancy. You will learn deep relaxation techniques including breathing exercises and proper positioning to prepare you for labor and delivery. This DVD will also create teach you how to create an intimate relationship with your growing baby with focus on internal sensations, breath and guided imagery.
5 Stars Best prenatal yoga DVD I’ve ever seen
This DVD is great! A wonderful intermediate level prenatal yoga flow. It is professinal looking, the background is beautiful, and Sara demonstrates the poses elegantly. Her voice is soothing and sweet. This would also be a great DVD to do after pregnancy. Thank you Sara for coming out with an intermediate level flow. Some prenatal DVDs are too basic and gentle. This one is just the right level for many of us.
5 Stars Fantastic Prenatal Workout!
This is a fantastic prenatal workout. The instruction is easy to follow. The poses are challenging, but very attainable throughout the entire pregnancy.
Sara’s voice and the music are very soothing and this turned out to be a very relaxing part of my routing while I was pregnant. The scenery was tranquil…it was beautifully shot! I would definitely recommend this to anyone who is expecting…it can be done at any stage throughout the pregnancy. :=)
5 Stars The perfect Pre-Natal Yoga DVD!
Great flow with easy to follow as well as informative narration! The soft and soothing voice is nice to listen to. Shot in a beautiful surrounding!
It is very comforting that Sara seems to be pretty far along in her pregnancy when the DVD was taped. She is not just talking about doing poses but actually goes into the asanas with “the big belly”:-)
Prenatal Kundalini Yoga with April Bernardi Pregnancy
PRENATAL KUNDALINI YOGA WITH APRIL BERNARDI
More and more studies continue to show the correlation between stress and anxiety and the negative effects they may on a fetus making meditation so beneficial during pregnancy. Let April ‘Nirankar’ Bernardi guide you in this Pre-Natal Kundalini Yoga DVD. Here you will discover a new way of connecting to your baby and preparing for your miracle to arrive. By bringing the practice of Kundalini Yoga into your life, you are bringing a sense of overall balance and well-being to body, mind and spirit, which is then passed on to your baby. This type of yoga helps in opening your hips, increasing circulation, relieving tension from your lower spine and more. It helps you learn to focus your energy and breath, creating a sense of calm. This focus will also help during the delivery of your baby and beyond. Prenatal Kundalini yoga provides the same benefits while also increasing blood flow to the unborn baby and preparing the pregnant woman’s body and mind for labor. A carefully composed set of postures is created especially for the mother to be. These exercises are accompanied by original music including repetitive chants and lyrics, which allow the pregnant woman to fall into a meditative state.
Running Time: 35 minutes
5 Stars better than I thought
I got it because of the price and I would have paid twice this much If I knew it was so good. I am leaving a review because I almost didn’t buy it because it had no reviews. Very good DVD.
4 Stars pretty good
Hi all, this video is pretty good and the asanas are excellent for us gals that are oh-so-swelling with life. Easy on the sensitive areas, doesnt uncomfortably squish baby or bladder, and provides some much needed relaxation and stretching. I have a feeling this is a valuable tool in my labor and delivery aresenal, as I feel the exercises really do open up the hips and help get the baby in proper birthing position. Try it, especially if you don’t mind a little chanting with your yoga!
5 Stars Outstanding
Wonderful, effective, very easy to follow. April Bernardi and her 35 week pregnant student demonstrate a series of fantastic yoga movements that relax and energise. Great for easing discomfort, making room for your baby and preparing for delivery. Like all yoga the breath is at the centre to the practice and Kundalini yoga always involves a fair amount of chanting that might not be everyones cup of tea. The slightly bland production values may annoy some but personally I prefer a well planned workout to a stunning backdrop. The exercise sequence is about 35 minutes long, just right for me as I have a busy toddler to look after. Great for all stages of pregnancy.
2 Stars not so pleased
I was really looking forward to this DVD and then it came in the mail. The main yoga instructor is not pregnant so for me personally that made it a little less appealing and then the whole thing is shot on a ugly set in front of a brick wall. Not very soothing scenery at all. I have no comment on the exercises as I haven’t even tried them yet. I just didn’t want to sit in front of a screen watching a such an ugly set for an hour.
Sara Hollidays Prenatal Yoga Third Trimester DVD
Feel fit, be strong, and look great during the final phase of your journey to motherhood as you exercise with fitness and health teacher Sara Holliday’s Prenatal Yoga: Third Trimester DVD. Renowned fitness teacher and licensed Marriage-Family Therapist Sara Holliday has designed a prenatal yoga class with exercises specifically focused on the needs of moms-to-be during the third trimester by drawing upon her extensive training in teaching yoga. By the third trimester, many expectant mothers are dealing with all of the changes that their bodies have experienced, including accumulated weight gain associated with a healthy pregnancy and the stress this can have on their bodies. In this ground-breaking prenatal yoga class, Sara Holliday guides moms-to-be with safe and effective postures and poses that help decrease common pregnancy aches and discomfort, such as leg cramps and back pain, that many women experience during the final trimester. Doing the prenatal yoga exercises can also help pregnant women gain increased muscle tone and strength, an improvement in flexibility, and a feeling of well-being. Sara Holliday’s yoga class helps women take time to nurture themselves and achieve the glow that comes with a happy and healthy pregnancy. As a mom of two, Sara Holliday understands the importance of helping pregnant women find balance in their busy lives while connecting with their babies. Taking the time to do the safe and gentle exercises in Sara Holliday’s prenatal yoga program can help pregnant moms stay fit, feel good about their changing bodies, gain a sense of well-being, prepare for a smoother labor and delivery experience, and make it easier to shed pregnancy pounds after the baby is born. Prenatal yoga may have the following benefits. This 37 minute yoga class is specifically designed for the third trimester of pregnancy. The class provides expectant mothers with healthy and gentle exercise during late pregnancy. It allows busy moms-to-be to fit i
5 Stars Great prenatal yoga class
I’m currently in my third trimester, and I’ve been using Holliday’s DVDs regularly since the second trimester (I started with her second trimester DVD). I really feel a benefit from using them — so far I’ve had very little back pain and I feel pretty limber for a pregnant woman. I just started Lamaze classes and can tell that the breathing I do in the DVD is going to help a lot with that as well.
The issues with the DVD production that some other reviewers have mentioned hasn’t really bothered me. It’s true, though, that the production value isn’t very high and the workout doesn’t seem to have been edited. Holliday makes a few little mistakes when she’s speaking but after you’ve done the workout once or twice you can tell what she means, so that really didn’t detract from it for me. The lack of music doesn’t bother me.
The only thing I don’t like about the workout is that sometimes it seems a little rushed when moving between poses (this happened in the Second Trimester workout as well). In the section at the end where she relaxes each muscle with a deep breath, she goes way too fast for me to actually take deep breaths.
Overall, though, a great DVD. Holliday has a very calm, kind personality and the stretches really feel good. I really anticipate that it will help me with my labor and delivery.
5 Stars Lovely little DVD
My wife tends to put things off . . . she assumed childbirth would work out that way, too. She fully expected to be on the extended trimester plan, giving birth to a post-term infant who was already in medium Fuzzi Bunz.
So, a mere four days before her due date, she decided it was time to start doing yoga. She put this in on a Friday night just to listen. Our son was born the next day.
I’m not saying this DVD started the whole shebang, but it was a soothing way to experience our last night as non-parents. As a practitioner of various forms of yoga, I think this is an excellent DVD to start with . . . or end with, as the case may be.
5 Stars Perfect for Third Trimester
Love this video. I’m a casual yoga-goer and finally found the tape that works for me! The instructor does a wonderful job of keeping a nice pace and walking you through each pose. The routine is challenging enough to keep you interested, and the instructor verbally will guide you if you like to keep your eyes closed or focused on your own body, you do not need to keep looking up at the screen to follow along. I will do this program over and over again until I deliver!
3 Stars It’s not bad, but…
I just got this DVD 3 days ago and tried it once, so I can’t tell if it’s gonna work for me or not when it comes to the program itself, but I’m going to give it a try and do it 2-3 times a week.
The reasons why I didn’t like it so much from the beginning were:
1. I didn’t like that there was no music in the background. It would be easier for me to concentrate if there was music. If you don’t care - it’s obviously not a big deal.
2. I do believe that breathing in Yoga is very important and sometimes I found it difficult to follow Sara’s directions when it came to breathing because for some reason what she says doesn’t always correspond with what’s on the screen. E.g. she says “Inhale, arms up” but the video is showing her with her arms down. I find it quite confusing.
2 Stars Okay, but…
I thought this was just okay. I did feel very relaxed afterwards and might do it again for the stretching. When your muscles are sore from the gym, for example, this would be nice. But it’s not really all that difficult, if that’s what you’re looking for. Certainly not like a yoga class, though I’ve never taken prenatal yoga.
Rockis Prenatal Yoga Vol 2 Labor Preparation 1
Mom, dad and unborn baby work together in this unique program. Rocki gently guides couples through breathing techniques, yoga positions and accupressure points designed to minimize pain and maximize comfort. Emphasis is placed on the support of the partner to calm, comfort and relax the mother-to-be during labor. These empowering techniques increase concentration, flexibility, strength and stamina, helping labor and delivery become an experience to remember with joy, awe and respect.
5 Stars great for partners!
My husband is a lovely affectionate sort of person, but had virtually no instincts about how to make a person in pain feel better. Rocki’s video was perfect for us- it gave him concrete, hands-on suggestions, with easy to follow instructions. She suggested things I wouldn’t have thought of, or been able to explain half as well. It was highly recommended to me, and I am delighted with it. Better than birthing class!
4 Stars Good material, but short
This isn’t so much as a workout video as it is an instructional video. This is really a guide for how to accomplish workouts. I think there is decent material in this video for methods that can be used for easing the labor process, but I think that the video is a bit short. In fact, I see no reason that Volume 2 and 3 could not be on the same disc. For that reason, I can’t give this a higher rating. If this disc had been arranged in such a way that workout parts could be accomplished, then it would be fully worth it, but noting that all it does is explain the various positions and does not go through as a “workout video”, it falls short of its purpose.
5 Stars Fantastic!
I’ve told every one of my pregnant friends to get this DVD–it was SO helpful for my delivery. It really helped me focus on what worked for me and what didn’t. After practicing the positions, we knew when labor started that I liked this pose and not that one. When I started to freak out during labor, my hubby helped bring me back by suggesting a position. I love that it gets your husband involved in the labor process. (He has more to do that just hand you ice chips and say “good job!”) My husband really got into the exercises–he said it made him feel more of a partner than an assistant. Invaluable!
5 Stars Better than a Lamaze class
I got this DVD because I love Rocki’s Prenatal Yoga routine so much. I’m really glad I did. She has a ton of information about how movement and breathing affect the baby during labor and ways to get more comfortable. I’ve actually gotten my husband to do this with me and as corny as it sounds, it’s really given us some time to get closer. He now knows what I like and want during labor and I think we’ll work better together as a team. Thanks, Rocki.
5 Stars Unbelievably helpful!
We’d taken a Bradley class with my first baby and it didn’t do much for me. I got this for my second and what a huge difference! I used so many things she teaches on the DVD-breathing, different poses, movement. The last hour before I started pushing was me moving my hips with my husband massaging my back-and I’m convinced that’s why it only took 2 pushes for my son to be born. Rocki really seems to know alot about childbirth and her techniques helped me immeasurably. Great DVD. (I feel the same way about the next one in the series-Labor Prep 3.)
Sara Hollidays Prenatal Yoga Second Trimester DVD
Feel and look great in the middle of your journey to motherhood as you exercise with fitness and health teacher Sara Holliday’s Prenatal Yoga: Second Trimester DVD. Renowned fitness teacher and licensed Marriage-Family Therapist Sara Holliday has drawn upon her extensive training in teaching yoga to design a prenatal yoga class specifically designed for your second trimester. During the second trimester, many expectant mothers are adjusting to their newly changing bodies and images of themselves due to intermediate pregnancy. In this revolutionary prenatal yoga class, Sara Holliday helps guide moms-to-be with safe and effective postures and poses that help decrease common pains and discomfort caused by pregnancy, increase muscle tone and strength, improve flexibility, and provide for an overall feeling of well-being. Sara Holliday’s yoga class helps women take time to nurture themselves and strike a balance between their busy lives while connecting with their babies inside. Safe and gentle exercise during pregnancy may lead to an increased sense of well-being. Taking the time to do prenatal yoga can help pregnant moms stay fit, feel good about their changing bodies, prepare for a smoother labor and delivery experience, and make it easier to shed pregnancy pounds after the baby is born. Prenatal Yoga may have the following benefits. This 35 minute yoga class is specifically designed for the second trimester of pregnancy. The class provides expectant mothers with healthy and gentle exercise during the middle of pregnancy. It allows busy moms-to-be to fit in exercise at their convenience without being tied down to class schedules. The class helps maintain strength and stamina while increasing muscle tone, strength, and flexibility. It eases common pregnancy aches and pains, decreases stress and muscle tension, and teaches pregnant women calming deep breathing techniques. The class helps busy moms-to-be nurture themselves during pregnancy, creates a deeper
5 Stars Great second trimester workout!
Great workout, but some days a little too much to handle.
She goes at a brisk pace. Have your Mat, Blankets, and Blocks ready - you will use them. Also, dress lightly - this one tends to work up a bit of a sweat.
5 Stars LOVE this prenatal yoga workout!
Generally I am not a huge yoga person and I only do it every once in a while (less than once a month)! However after receiving this prenatal yoga video I can tell such a difference in the way I feel! The video takes me thru a range of motions and stretches that helps to strengthen my body for the drug free natural childbirth I am preparing for. In the next couple of weeks I WILL be ordering the third trimester dvd as well. Some people are bothered by the lack of yoga music but it doesn’t bother me at all.
3 Stars Too Slow for Someone with Yoga Experience
I had been practicing both Vinyasa and Slow Flow for about a year before becoming pregnant and this DVD was simply too slow paced for me. I didn’t really feel like I got a good workout. I also didn’t really like the fact that there was no music at all in the background. I have since purchased the Prenatal Vinyasa Yoga by Jennifer Wolfe and absolutely love it. It’s much more aligned for someone who has yoga experience.
4 Stars Good Short Video
I tried this video for the first time in my 23rd week after having not exercised consistently for several months. I’m not new to yoga but this video was challenging and just the right length. Although I would have enjoyed more ambiance(calming music, interesting scenery), I felt very good and stretched out afterward. Most importantly, I felt like I got my money’s worth.
5 Stars Instant help for my hip pain
At age 41 and in my 2nd pregnancy, I started experiencing severe hip pain at just 15 weeks. Scary. Walking made it worse, and the yoga videos I swore by during pregnancy #1 (Shiva Rea and Kristen Eykel) just didn’t help. Sara Holliday’s 2nd trimester video provided significant relief on the first time through. (It’s rare for me to even get the hang of a yoga video on the first viewing, but I was about 90% successful in following Sara.) My other prenatal yoga videos are focused on flexibility and balance. Sara’s is all about strength and movement. Lots of squats and lunges plus some excellent stretching through the shoulders and upper back. It will take me a while to build the strength to keep up with her completely but it feels like a good, healthy challenge. You will need yoga blocks, although I was able to get by for a few days by substituting two small accent pillows. The lack of background music was a bit startling at first but I think it actually may help me tolerate this video a bit longer. I was also a bit put off by the need to buy another video for third trimester, but then again, who can stand the same routine over and over for 6 months? I am very very enthusiastic about this yoga video and can definitely see myself continuing to use it after my pregnancy.
Rockis Prenatal Yoga Vol 3 Labor Preparation 2
Techniques introduced in Labor Preparation 1 are refined and expanded upon, transforming the expectant couple into a well-tuned labor and delivery team. Rocki offers methods to fine tune labor coaching through yoga positions, massage, movement and meditation. Focus is kept on keeping the mother-to-be as comfortable and relaxed as possible, especially during the moments just prior to baby’s birth. Rocki’s proven techniques encourage couples to work together during this momentous occasion.
5 Stars Husband loved this
My husband and I are very pleased with this volume as well as Labor Prep Vol 2 and Rocki’s Prenatal Yoga Vol 1. We wanted a non-medicated birth with our first child and this video helped both of us prepare for that as confidentally as we could. My husband especially liked how involved and hands on he could be. I loved the relaxation technigues and poses.
1 Star I don’t know how the dvd is- it never arrived
I don’t know how the dvd is- it never arrivedand dvdmagnets refused to refund me the money… beware!
Tamar G.
5 Stars Great additon to my pregnancy collection
Great for any expectant mother and her labor coach (whether husband, relative, doula, or other close friend) . Not an “exercise” DVD in the sense of physical workouts, but instead is poses and practice techniques to use in labor and birth, especially if you have a goal for a natural birth. My hubby and I will be using this weekly during my final trimester as we gear up for the birth of our second son. I like Rocki’s straight forward manner, clear demonstrations, and her explanation of the purpose for each one.
4 Stars Decent…but short.
I think my review of this video is the same as Volume 2. I think the material in this video is good, as it does a really good job as an “instructional” video, but it is not a “workout” video. Additionally, seeing as it does not go through the paces of doing the typical workout, but only goes through the instructional parts of it, then it makes this video extremely short. I find this odd because volume 1 is really fast paced, and does not give you much time to be instructed, but of course on volume 1, once you pick it up, it becomes a good paced workout video. However, volume 2 and 3 should really be on the same disk due to the short running times. Again, the material is really good, but it needs more material on the media
5 Stars Great information!
We’d taken a Bradley class with my first baby and it didn’t do much for me. I got Labor Prep 2 and this one for my second and what a huge difference! I used so many things she teaches on the DVD-breathing, different poses, movement, acupressure. The last hour before I started pushing was me moving my hips with my husband massaging my back-and I’m convinced that’s why it only took 2 pushes for my son to be born. Rocki really seems to know alot about childbirth and her techniques helped me immeasurably. Great DVD. (I feel the same way about the previous one in the series-Labor Prep 2.)
Yoga for Pregnancy a gentle prenatal yoga workout
Yoga for Pregnancy is a calming and uplifting yoga practice specially designed by yoga-certified instructor and mother, Ann Richmond. Created for her own pregnancies, this practice is designed with a mother’s compassionate care for her own body, and for the new life within her.
In this deeply invigorating video, you will be gently guided through a yoga practice that is suitable for all stages of pregnancy. You will feel closer to and more aware of the new life within you. You will feel relaxed and rejuvenated. Your body will become stronger and, with continued practice, more prepared for labor and delivery.
This wonderful video provides great help for sciatica, shortness of breath, fatigue, back pain, and many other common concerns involved with pregnancy.
This product is manufactured on demand using DVD-R recordable media. Amazon.com’s standard return policy will apply.
4 Stars Love this before bed during 3rd trimester
This is my favorite of three prenatal yoga dvds. I started it at around 34 weeks, as a yoga novice. I appreciate that it’s “doable” — she gives modifications of all the poses based on trimester, and I can do the entire workout without hurting myself. Her voice, the outdoor scenery, and the music are quite peaceful and relaxing. Also, the narration is not hokey; there are videos of her sonogram, and she often asks you to think of your baby.
If you are expecting a hardcore workout, you will be disappointed. This video is all about stretching and relaxing — I love doing it before bed at night. I find it a good complement to cardio workouts at the gym, and I count it as relaxation practice for my Bradley childbirth classes.
The reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 is that I don’t like the series of seated chair poses; they don’t feel good to me and seem to stretch the wrong muscles in the wrong way. I substitute a few other poses during that part. Otherwise, I really love this video.
1 Star Bad quality
I bought this dvd after reading the reviews of other pregnant women, and I was waiting something really nice. When the DVD arrived and I saw the first minutes of the workout I felt really dissapointed.
It is an amateur video, with a camera put in the middle of a park (?) and a lady trying to do some yoga. The image has a really bad quality and there is no selection of scenes.
It is really an amateur video of a couple: the husband holds the camera and his wife does the exercises.
Avoid it.
5 Stars Perfect!
This yoga video was absolutely perfect during my pregnancy. I had one other pregnancy video but the bouncing around of the aerobics was extremely uncomfortable. After all, that’s a lot of fluid and extra weight to be bouncing around! “Yoga for Pregnancy” was a smooth workout that stretched my sore muscles and helped my body feel invigorated. The instructor had a soothing, reassuring voice, which helped me relax and get in tune with my body.
I carried my baby really high which lead to extreme shortness of breath. I never felt like I could get a full breath in. This video helped me to use the capacity of my lungs and to take in deep, full breaths. It’s amazing what energy can come from deep breathing!
Pregnancy can be so hard on a body. This video was one of the only things I did that provided relief and made me feel better. I highly recommend it!
4 Stars mom2be
This yoga workout is very gentle and relaxing. If you’re looking for a good workout that makes you sweat, this is not for you! However, if you want something relaxing and easy with some labor preparation then you should check this out.
5 Stars Amazing prenatal yoga DVD!
I love this DVD! The poses are terrific-suitable for all trimesters and for REAL women. I don’t feel like I’m endangering my baby. A wonderful workout that makes you feel energized, relaxed, calm, and more centered. The music is lovely and the scenery is peaceful. I feel like she’s trying to help me, not kill me! Highly recommended.
I am not one of those pregnant moms who thinks that I need to burn it all off now or never. I wanted something that would be a gentle, but slightly challenging workout for someone like me. I found it here. I feel more prepared for labor, and more relaxed. It has helped tremendously with my sciatica. I feel more energized and like I’m not so short of breath. I found this DVD very enjoyable!
Leisa Harts FitMama Prenatal Workout
Buns of Steel instructor Leisa Hart continues to create dynamic programs that are safe, fun and effective to get you the results you deserve! Her warm, approachable personality and impeccable cueing has motivated millions to embrace exercise. As an ACE and AFAA certified instructor with over 19 years fitness industry experience, Leisa specializes in Prenatal Exercise, Lifestyle & Weight Management, Yoga and Toning.
Prenatal exercise will help you:
- Ease back pain
- Improve digestion
- Avoid calf cramps
- Increase energy levels
- Avoid excessive weight gain
- Ease emotional highs and lows
- Prepare for labor and delivery
- Bond with your baby
- Bounce back more quickly after delivery
Stay fit through each stage of your pregnancy with International Fitness Expert and expectant mom Leisa Hart. This innovative method helped her stay fit and energetic during her first pregnancy. FitMama Prenatal Workout follows the guidelines of the American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists. Leisa will help you increase your self-confidence with your changing body and feel great from conception to delivery!
5 Stars Easy to follow, effective workout
An excellent workout that I used throughout my pregnancy, up to two days before delivery. As other reviewers have explained, it is broken into several sections so you can do as much or as little as you like. Very easy follow I am aware that FitMama has been criticised for being repetitive - this was a bonus for me as my brain went AWOL during pregnancy. A safe, enjoyable workout that produced a light sweat and I didn’t have to think too much about it!
4 Stars Fast Moving
The DVD itself is great. I like that it is broken up into parts so you don’t have to do the whole thing at once. It’s very challenging and fast moving. The yoga music could be a little better. I was very disappointed on the delivery time which took over two weeks.
3 Stars A Bit Too Bubbly and Repetitive for A Tired Pregnant Mom
If you are a frequent user of (non-pregnancy) workout videos, then this may be right up your alley - Leisa Hart’s bubbly voice, the perky music, and the general workout flow seem like cookie-cutter exercise video material to me. Unfortunately for me, I found the style to be terribly grating, and not at all comfortable. Yes, I worked up a sweat doing exercises that were probably “baby-safe,” but I just couldn’t get excited about popping this in the DVD player and working out…it seemed like more of a chore than a joy. On the other hand, The Perfect Pregnancy Workout vol. 1 was my absolute favorite, and a complete contrast to “Fit Mama.” Karyne is a former Cirque Du Soleil acrobat, but I could completely follow her gentle workout, and I found her music, voice, and workout flow to be much more calming and enjoyable. It really is a matter of preference - are you looking for a peppy cheerleader to push you through your workout, or are you looking for a soothing way to build strength and tone while pregnant?
5 Stars Fun exercises
This is a good pregnancy video especially if you are not overly athletic. It is not overly challenging, but it includes the Salsa, Yoga and stretches. The instructor seems very knowledgable and is very positive and encouraging. It’s fun to do the Salsa and I look forward to it. The yoga is very repetitive, but it’s sort of nice because this way you do not have to think a lot about what you are doing. It does work out the hips and legs very well. It also includes labor preparation exercies and stretches. It is divided into 4 different sections with the exercises, so you can easily pick and choose which ones you want to do. It also includes an instructional section. I was not aware of this when I bought it, but it includes 2 dvds. The second one is for after you have the baby. I’m 7 months pregnant, I do this twice a week and combine it with The Perfect Pregnancy Workout and I feel great. Good luck with your pregnancy!
3 Stars Fun but repetitive
I’m going to have to agree with the good and bad reviews. I haven’t been working out, so the fact that it is pretty easy is a GOOD thing for me. It would be hard to workout to only this dvd for the duration of my pregnancy since it is SO repetitive. Especially the “fat burning yoga”. I really enjoy the salsa portion and I don’t find her annoying at all. The dvd also has an option with no narration for those who do find her annoying!