Bodies for Birth
I’ve found that the best part of
teaching maternal fitness certificate courses is working with fitness
professionals who are passionate about providing exercise programs to pregnant
and postpartum women. In my experience,
the success of training depends upon the balance between the information being
given by the instructor, and the inquisitive feedback from the participants.
When you have people who are actively engaged and eager to learn, the training
takes on an energy that brings out the best in everyone.
My most recent training was hosted this past October by Maura
Shirey at her Bodies for Birth studio
in Seattle. Since 2014, Bodies for Birth
has provided a warm, supportive environment for pregnant women, new moms and
their babies. The facility has an exercise studio with an array of fitness
equipment, as well as a well-stocked and comfortable room for baby changing,
nursing, refreshments and quiet time.
The training began at Bodies
for Birth at 9:00 am, and consisted of a diverse group of fitness
instructors, physical therapists and maternal health providers. They were to a
person inquisitive, collaborative and excited to expand their knowledge in the
field of maternal fitness. It was a pleasure to work with such a talented and
enthusiastic group, and I feel confident they all will go on to help women have
healthy and fit pregnancies and postpartum recoveries. In addition, Maura did a
fantastic job of preparing for hosting the course and facilitating a smoothly
run transition from lecture to exercise session. I wish she would host all my
courses-it was such a treat to have everything I needed to make the day run
well.
Bodies for Birth offers
the perfect environment for empowering and supporting women, and I feel fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with
Maura Shirey and her team.
Bodies
for Birth is first and foremost a
fitness company, but it’s so much more than that.
It’s your village and your
source for connection and resources in the
community. It’s my firm belief that women deserve to be supported
holistically throughout pregnancy and postpartum.
-One-on-One Fitness Services span
from Preconception through Postpartum and are designed with your individual
needs in mind.
-Prenatal and Postpartum Group Classes help
to build your village.
-Postpartum Services help
you build the confidence to return to fitness with your little one by your
side!
Maura Shirey
