Aquamums in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia | Pregnancy care centre

Aquamums

Locality: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 3 9826 6346

Address: Armadale, Ashburton, Braybrook, Cheltenham, Ringwood, St. Kilda 3142 Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Website: http://aquamums.com.au/

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25.01.2022 Happy New Year Aquamummas! We wish you a safe, healthy and happy one with the joy and excitement of new life Aquamums is on this week at Ashburton - Wednesday 6th January 7pm and at Cheltenham - Saturday 9th January 1pm... Next week the Ringwood class starts and Braybrook is back! - Ringwood - Tuesday 12th January 7pm - Braybrook 14th January 7pm Come and join in! Contact Mandy to book your spot [email protected] ph 98266236

25.01.2022 My teacher, friend and colleague

25.01.2022 Our Armadale girls light up the pool on Tuesday nights It's wonderful to see Bonnie back in the water for Number Two! Bonnie did Aquamums during her first pregnancy and Pippa is now a bonnie 2 year old. And welcome to Selma who is enjoying her first Aquamums class tonight Join the fun next week at Armadale - Tuesdays at 7.30pm.... Or jump in at any of our 7 Melbourne locations Contact Mandy on 98266346 or email [email protected] or contact us through the Aquamums website www.aquamums.com.au

25.01.2022 Sharing some pregnancy info from WOGS

22.01.2022 Stay safe Aquamummas and keep well This is wonderful to watch and listen to if you are feeling tense

22.01.2022 Thursday evening is awesome in the pool! Join us tonight at Ringwood 6.30pm, Kew 7pm or Braybrook 7pm. Email [email protected] to book in or leave your voice message on 9266346

21.01.2022 Well done Lauren, ex-Aquamums physio, for sending this important petition

20.01.2022 Aquamums classes are running this Thursday 19th March: - Ringwood at 6.30pm - Braybrook at 7pm No other classes are running.... The YMCA Kew and Ashburton centres and the Melbourne City Baths are following directives from their respective councils and have closed from this week until further notice. Aquanation Ringwood and Braybrook Pools are being guided by the Government Health Department and remain open with strict hygiene practices in place and proper chlorination. It is known that chlorine de-activates the virus. Communal areas are being monitored closed and constantly wiped down with alcohol-based disinfectant. There have been no cases of COVID-19 at any of the pools. It's ok to cancel if you are not comfortable coming to your class. Please ring Mandy or email if you have any questions or worries on 0419 525483 or 9826 6346 [email protected]

20.01.2022 Everyone had fun last night in our Braybrook Pool with bubbly Aquamums physio Julia Aquamums Pre- and Post-Natal exercise is on every Thursday night at 7pm at the Paul Sandler Swimland Pool, Darnley Street, Braybrook. Other classes currently running are in Cheltenham, Ringwood and Ashburton. Our St Kilda class will start back soon. We'll keep you posted.... Email [email protected] or call 98266346 for enquiries

20.01.2022 When you're pregnant it's so good to be in the water! Buoyancy and gentle exercise relieve an aching back and pelvic joint pain To book a one to one session with an Aquamums physiotherapist contact us on 98266346 or email [email protected]

19.01.2022 Melbourne's indoor pools will open on Monday 9th November and Aquamums will be offering one to one hydrotherapy sessions. We can't wait to get back in the water!!! To find out more please contact Mandy on 98266346 or email [email protected]

18.01.2022 We're missing you but we'll be back soon! While the Aquamums physios are out of the water for now they are keeping busy at their day jobs in hospitals across Melbourne. Nina works full-time with Peninsula Health, Julia is at Footscray Hospital, Vanessa works in the ED at Casey Hospital, Anna's at United Physio Aged Care facilities, Julie is working in private practice, Sunshine Hospital and teaching Pilates and Taryn's working privately as a women's health physio and writi...ng her book. Good work Aquamums Team, I'm so proud of you. Can't wait until we're back in the pool!!

17.01.2022 All Aquamums classes are cancelledAll Aquamums classes are cancelled

16.01.2022 Coronavirus: Proper chlorination stops water transmission, HSE advises Drinking water and swimming pools rendered safe by appropriate levels of chlorine ... Coronavirus cannot be transmitted in drinking water and swimming pools so long as they are properly chlorinated, the Health Service Executive has advised. Adherence to current recommended disinfection practice is sufficient to inactivate the Covid-19 virus in chlorinated drinking water and swimming pools, according to advice note prepared by the HSE to address concerns on the issue. Chlorination is the most commonly used method of water treatment in Ireland for both drinking water and swimming pools. The HSE says it has a long history of preventing waterborne illness, with the World Health Organisation recommending specific concentrations of chlorine in drinking water, as well as specific contact time needed to ensure dangerous germs are killed. chlorine in drinking water, as well as specific contact time needed to ensure dangerous germs are killed. There are three difference groups of viruses: enveloped viruses, surrounded by an outer lipid membrane; and large and small non-enveloped viruses, which lack this membrane. Easier to kill According to the advice note, enveloped viruses are easier to kill than non-enveloped viruses: Sars-CoV-2, the virus responsible for the Covid-19 outbreak, is an enveloped virus and therefore the easiest to kill of the three types of viruses. The World Health Organisation recommended chlorination level of 15mg.min/litre is sufficient to kill non-enveloped viruses such as poliovirus, rotavirus and coxsackievirus, and an enveloped virus such as Covid-19 would be inactivated at even lower levels, the document says. The same rationale applies to standards used to control microbiological hazards in swimming pools treated with disinfectant, it says, although the amount of chlorine required varies according to the type of pool or chlorination chemical used. Jacuzzis or other types of spa pools may need a higher amount, for example. Of all the organisms that threaten the purity of water supplies and swimming pools, cryptosporidium requires the highest dose of chlorine to be inactivated. From The Irish Times Mon 9th March 2020

16.01.2022 Indoor pools can open only for one-on-one hydrotherapy sessions with a health professional. Finally!!! This is GOOD NEWS!

15.01.2022 We are very excited to be back in the water this week!!! One to one pre-natal aqua sessions can be booked now. Aquamums classes will start up again after the 22nd November.

15.01.2022 A baby born after a miscarriage, or loss of a baby, is referred to as a Rainbow baby. Today we remember all babies born s...leeping, the ones we've carried but never met, those we've held but couldn't take home, the ones that came home but didn't stay. Make this your status if you or someone you know has suffered the loss of a baby. The majority won't do it, because miscarriage, still birth and SIDs is still a taboo subject. B R E A K T H E S I L E N C E. In loving memory of all the angels too perfect for earth. Hold finger down to cut and paste xx See more

15.01.2022 Why exercise while pregnant? Winters here, its cold outside and while the gyms are closed we all need a bit more motivation to get out and exercise. Or to stay in and exercise at home Doing regular exercise has many benefits for mum-to-be and for the developing baby too.... Read the full article https://www.aquamums.com.au//29-why-exercise-while-pregnant

15.01.2022 Staying at home and looking forward to hearing how the lockdown easing will be implemented next week! Maybe the pools will be open soon Well keep you posted

13.01.2022 The Ringwood Aquamummas enjoy their stretch time after the cardio workout Here is this week's class schedule: Tuesday - Armadale 7.30pm ... Wednesday- City Baths 6.45pm + Ashburton 7.45pm Thursday - Ringwood 6.30pm + Kew 7pm + Braybrook 7pm Friday - St Kilda 10.15am Saturday - Kew 11.30am Contact us on 9826 6346 or [email protected]

13.01.2022 Happy Mother's day to all our beautiful Aquamummas We are missing you and wish you all the happinesss in the world

13.01.2022 Aquamums class schedule for this week: Tuesday - Armadale 7.30pm Wednesday- City Baths 6.45pm + Ashburton 7.45pm Thursday - Ringwood 6.30pm + Kew 7pm + Braybrook 7pm... Friday - St Kilda 10.15am Saturday - Kew 11.30am Contact us on 9826 6346 or [email protected]

12.01.2022 The beautiful Harold Holt Pool So excited to be back there this afternoon for one to one hydrotherapy sessions with Bridget who is 21 weeks pregnant and then Chloe, 24 weeks This hydrotherapy pool is the perfect tempertaure for gentle pregnancy exercise AND it's sparkling clean ... To make a booking please contact Mandy [email protected]

12.01.2022 Aquamums classes have stopped at Kew, Ashburton, Ringwood, CBD, St Kilda and Cheltenham for the next few weeks at least. Next week there will be a class at Armadale on Tuesday 7.30pm and at Braybrook 7pm. These pools are remaining open for the time being and following the Health Department's current up-to-date directives that state: "Gyms, indoor fitness centres and swimming pools do not need to close at this time. However, they must follow social distancing advice and have ...good cleaning routines in place." Aust Govt Department of Health. Chlorination of the pool water is strictly controlled, hand sanitisers are all around and frequent proper cleaning routines are in place. Aquamums will have only a small number of participants and plenty of pool space to practice social distancing. If you feel comfortable to come to the pool next week please join us. Contact us on 98266346 or 0419525483 or [email protected]. We are here to talk at any time if you have questions or concerns.

12.01.2022 Our Melbourne pools are closed again! Next update will be in 6 weeks Our Melbourne pools are closed again! Next update will be in 6 weeks

10.01.2022 The threat of COVID-19 has widespread impacts on mental health, with expecting and new parents being particularly vulnerable. The Perinatal Anxiety & Depressio...n Australia (PANDA) helpline is is still in operation and they are making contingency plans to operate remotely if needed. PANDA has also developed a range of resources for those seeking support. I recommend reading through them even if you are feeling ok at the moment. There are many great strategies recommended. PANDA can be reached on 1300 726 306. They are experiencing an increase in demand at present, so wait times may be impacted.

10.01.2022 As Aquamums classes are suspended for the time being, I would like to wish each and every one of our lovely Aquamummas all the very best for the remainder of your pregnancy and most importantly for the birth of your baby in the coming months Keep exercising according to the Obstetric Guidelines and try to do at least 30 minutes a day of moderate intensity exercise on most if not all days of the week. If you are lucky enough to have a private pool you can do your aqua exer...cises or swim Walking outside is great so is exercising at home with you-tube pregnancy exercise videos If you have issues like pelvic girdle pain, back pain or other physical pregnancy-related problems contact your local Women's Health Physio. These clinics are able to ramain open as confirmed today by the Australian Minister for Health Greg Hunt : "ALL allied Health businesses can continue working and are encouraged to do so. In addition he has indicated that they are now developing full Allied Health Telehealth options within the week for Allied Health along with all other health and medical services. This will be part of a staged plan. Face to face services for many remain vital and so where possible we encourage you to continue. I thank you for your courage, dedication and care. Please contact me by phone or email at any time for any queries at all that I might be able to help you with including referrals. Ph 9826 6346 or 0419525483 [email protected] I look forward to re-opening Aquamums as soon as we are able to and helping you again to keep healthy, fit and happy during pregnancy and the post-natal period. Most importantly, take care of yourselves at this very important time in your life, and stay well. With my warmest regards, Mandy

09.01.2022 Waiting patiently for our pools to open We'll let you know when they do!

08.01.2022 Latest information

08.01.2022 The Government advice is that pools do not need to close and are safe to attend and swim as long as social distancing and proper hygeine is observed. This document is a re-post from WETS 17 hours ago. Aquamums is on tonight: - Ringwood 6.30pm - LAST CLASS there... - Braybrook 7pm - this pool is remaining open See more

08.01.2022 Flutters and bumps along the way

08.01.2022 All our pools are operating as usual with strict hygeine and chlorination and are providing extra hand sanitizers. There have been no reports of coronavirus at any of the centres that Aquamums uses. Classes tonight at Kew, Ringwood and Braybrook Enjoy your prenatal fitness class in the pool with all the befefits the water has on the pregnant physiology.... If you haven't booked in yet give Mandy a call on 9826 6346 or email [email protected]

07.01.2022 Pool or beach? Water exercise is just right! Aquamums is on this week: - Tuesday 12th January - Ringwood at 7pm - Wednesday 13th - Ashburton at 7.30pm... - Thursday 14th - Braybrook at 7pm - Saturday 16th - Cheltenham at 1pm Join in by calling Aquamums on 98266346 or email [email protected]

07.01.2022 In town for the long weekend? Join us at Kew Pool tomorrow for a fun pregnancy-fit workout 11.30am with Mandy- all welcome

06.01.2022 Diabetes in pregnancy explained

05.01.2022 This is re-posted from Dr Kylie Goh - Obstetrician and Gynaecologist Pregnancy and COVID-19. What you need to know This is the latest information we have from The Royal Women's Hospital and Royal Aust & NZ College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists RANZCOG... "While published scientific data regarding the effects of COVID-19 on pregnant women is currently limited, the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) has issued the following information (16 March): >> A recent Lancet study of 19 pregnant women infected with COVID-19 did not demonstrate evidence of vertical transmission. While the numbers are few, this information, combined with the knowledge of the low pathogenicity for the fetus of more common respiratory viruses is reassuring. >> Pregnant women are encouraged to discuss their concerns and, in particular, to report any early symptoms to their obstetrician, GP or midwife in a timely manner. >> Pregnant women are advised to avoid all non-essential overseas travel. >> While it will not influence response to COVID-19 infection, everyone will reduce their risk of influenza through vaccination. >> Information and advice to the general public applies equally to pregnant women." Full statement can be found on their website link >>

04.01.2022 Aquamums classes are in this week at: - Ashburton - Wednesday 7pm - Cheltenham- Saturday at 1pm Spots available so come along for your pre and post natal fitness ... Contact us on ph. 98266346 or email mandy@ aquamums.com.au

04.01.2022 Exercising in the pool is low impact, fun and perfect for pre- and post-natal This week's Aquamums schedule: Tuesday 7pm - Ringwood... Wednesday 7.45pm - Ashburton Thursday 7pm - Braybrook Saturday 1pm - Cheltenham For enquiries and bookings email us [email protected]

03.01.2022 Here is our sunny Braybrook class last night Good luck to Emma whose baby is due any day! You can exercise safely and comfortably in the water right up to 40weeks. The only reason not to come in is if your waters have broken. Otherwise its good to stretch, workout gently, relax and take the stresses and strains off your body

03.01.2022 Last class tonight at Aquanation Ringwood Anna will take care of you and give you a fantastic final class We have heaps of space to practice social distancing and ... plenty of hand sanitiser. Call Mandy on 0419 525483 if you have any concerns.

03.01.2022 Smiles from the Ringwood Aquamummas last night Annas class is always fun on Thursday evenings. We would like to double up on that by offering a second weekly class at Aquanation Ringwood on Tuesdays at 7.15pm. What do you think? Please send us some support or any feedback on having 2 classes a week at Ringwood: ... Tuesdays at 7.15pm PLUS Thursdays at 6.30pm See more

02.01.2022 So excited to be back in the water with you!!! While Victorian pools ARE open for swimming, they are not yet ready to allow group exercise, so Aquamums classes are still on hold for the time being. However, we ARE able to do one to one hydrotherapy sessions. Yay!!! ... We will take you through a range of mobility and strengthening exercises important for pregnancy, show you how to stretch using bouyancy, how to do a safe aerobic workout and we will give you a written program that you can do on your own until Aquamums classes resume. This 40 minute one to one session is $95.00 with a physiotherapy rebate available on private health insurance. Please contact Mandy if you would like to know more or to book a session. We would LOVE to help you enjoy the benefits of water exercise during your pregnancy. [email protected] ph 98266346

02.01.2022 Helpful information from Melbourne obstetrician Dr Joseph Sgroi whose practice has been receiving calls about the coronavirus and patients reporting flu-like symptoms.

02.01.2022 Sadly, we know that many of our beautiful patients are finding the isolation and navigating pregnancy and early parenting very challenging. Hang in there. Have a look at these lovely suggestions from the Centre of Perinatal Psychology. Be kind to yourself.

01.01.2022 The water is not the problem, social distancing and surfaces are the issue.