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Pre/Postnatal Exercise and Yoga

We all know that keeping our bodies in good working condition requires working out or otherwise being active. We have a very sedentary culture. There are many ways we can get in shape for labor and birth and stay in shape afterward. Prenatal exercise and postnatal exercise are an important part of staying well. Many classes allow you to take baby with you so you can start instilling the importance of being fit at an early age.

The breath work and stretching of yoga will benefit both you and your baby. It helps by bringing you into balance as well as being a form of self care. It is a wonderful way to connect with other mothers. Appreciate your body and baby by preparing for birth with yoga. Recovering from birth or taking a mother and baby class are also great options.

See alphabetical listings below. Please contact the practitioner directly to schedule an appointment or if you have any questions. Be sure to let them know BirthLink sent you!

If you can't find a practitioner near you please contact us.

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Practitioner Spotlight

At Sweet Pea's Studio, my intention is to create a safe space for self care and discovery within a supportive community. My Yoga classes are gentle in nature, with plenty of opportunity to expand on previous experience, or to discover Yoga for the first time.

Our focus is on Prenatal, Baby and Me and Hatha Yoga classes, Childbirth Prep classes, Infant Massage and Children's classes.

See below for more details.

  • Bloom Yoga Studio

    Chicago, IL
    773-463-9642
    www.bloomyogastudio.com/
    Area Served: Chicago & Suburbs

    Bloom specializes in supporting women and families during the childbearing year. With daily Prenatal Yoga classes, Prenatal and Postpartum Massage, as well as Mom & Baby Yoga (….and beyond – all the way up to yoga for toddlers, preschoolers, and big kids!), our sunny, spacious, welcoming studio in Lincoln Square is the place to for families to get happy and healthy.

  • Ground Floor Physical Therapy

    Ariel Wayne PT DPT Board Certified Pelvic Health Clinical Specialist
    Chicago, IL
    312-344-3559
    groundfloorpt.com/
    Area Served: Chicago & Suburbs

    Ground Floor PT is a specialty Pelvic Floor PT Clinic. We are building a foundation of better pelvic health during pregnancy and postpartum.

  • New Journey Physical Therapy PLLC

    Kate Uttech PT WCS CAPP-OB
    Highland Park, IL
    224-707-0765
    www.newjourneypt.com/
    Area Served: Chicago & Suburbs

    We are a specialty practice helping people as they become parents. Our physical therapists have advanced training in helping during pregnancy, postpartum, and those with pelvic floor dysfunctions. We treat pain, other dysfunctions, and provide wellness care.

  • Sweet Pea’s Yoga Studio

    Jennifer Barron Fishman LCT
    Chicago, IL
    773-248-9642
    sweetpeasstudio.com/
    Area Served: Chicago & Suburbs

    Prenatal massage, infant massage, prenatal yoga, Baby & Me Yoga, Bouncing Back from Baby program. Jenny has had birth doula training. Massage therapist since 1991, and yoga instructor since 1996. Kriya Yoga Temple, member ABMP, and ICEA. ICEA Certified Childbirth Educator.