Approximately 10 percent of women in the United States have difficulty getting or staying pregnant. That’s a huge number, affecting about 6.1 million people, and that number doesn’t even include men.
SouthCoast Health medical experts say it’s time to start talking about infertilty more.
To help pave the way for these conversations, SouthCoast Health is tackling some common misconceptions and general information about infertility.
If you’re struggling to get pregnant, read more here.
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Here’s a way new moms in the Savannah area can get the support they need: Nurture postpartum group, which will resume on Sat. March 20 2021 at 10AM and will run for 8 weeks. Due to the ongoing need for social distancing, the group will meet outdoors at Daffin Park in Savannah.
This supportive, non-judgmental group is for any mom seeking connection and community during baby’s first year. Come to meet other moms who are in it with you. The group will explore topics such as mothering during a pandemic, health and wellness, relationships, mood changes, bonding with your baby, body image, sexuality, and more. Babies 12 months and younger are welcome.
Nurture Community Support
Saturdays at 10AM
Daffin Park (near the playground off Waters Avenue), Savannah
March 20-May 8 2021
Suggested donation of $10 per meeting.
Nurture is designed to include and affirm all parenting experiences, including single and divorced parents, LGBTQ+ parents, and adoptive parents. Nurture will never discriminate or support bias based on race, culture, religion, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or birth/parenting choices. Nurture offers peer and social support and is not intended as a replacement for psychotherapy or mental health treatment.
Congratulations to Low Country Counseling‘s Brandy Zinn, LPC, PMH-C for becoming a Certified Perinatal Mental Health Professional! Her certification required extensive training, testing, and dedication.
Brandy specializes in Maternal Mental Health at Low Country Counseling and loves working with hopeful, pregnant, and new moms.
If you or a loved one is in need of support, Low Country Counseling offers specialized therapy for individuals, moms, couples, families, and teens. Contact Low Country Counseling for any questions or to schedule an appointment. Help is available.
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Is there hope for someone with postpartum depression? How can I encourage a friend who is struggling with postpartum depression? Where should someone with postpartum depression go for help?
Find out how a Savannah mental health professional answers these questions by clicking here.
Have you wondered if you or a loved one may be experiencing postpartum depression?
What exactly are the symptoms?
One of the therapists @ Waters Edge Counseling in Savannah explains the ins and outs of postpartum depression as well as how you can get help. Click here to find out more.
Follow this link to submit your question for the chance to have it answered by Dr. Patel.
On Aug. 29, check back on the SouthernMamas Facebook page for the video of Dr. Patel answering your questions. The video with answers to your questions will also be spotlighted in the SouthernMamas.com Weekly e-letter to our subscribers on Wed. Aug. 29.
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The six-week course meets Mondays*, from 5:45-6:45PM at FitnessOne in the Memorial Outpatient & Wellness Center. Cost: $75.
A yoga instructor specially certified in prenatal yoga leads the class, which is designed to ease the discomforts of pregnancy and keep you fit for childbirth. Prenatal yoga improves strength and flexibility, aids in digestion and mood, and exercises the spine. The practice of yoga enhances the mind-body connection, leading to a sense of wellness and more restful sleep.
Experience the benefits of prenatal yoga for yourself by signing up for the next prenatal yoga class at Memorial Health’s FitnessOne in Savannah.
A yoga instructor specially certified in prenatal yoga leads this weekly class designed to ease the discomforts of pregnancy and keep you fit for childbirth.
Benefits of prenatal yoga
Prenatal yoga improves strength and flexibility, aids in digestion and mood, and exercises the spine. The practice of yoga enhances the mind-body connection, leading to a sense of wellness and more restful sleep.
No previous yoga experience is required.
Savannah class details
Instructor: Alexandra Mitchell, LMT, RYT-200
Six weekly one-hour classes, $75
Drop-ins are welcome, $15 per class
FitnessOne barre studio
5:45-6:45PM
Mon. Feb. 12–March 19 2018
Registration details
Registration is required; payment must be made in advance.
On Saturday, July 15 at 10AM, the SCAD Museum of Art will open its courtyard to Savannah moms looking to get fit in a unique outdoor space, surrounded by the beautiful ruins of an antebellum train station.
This “Stroller Strides” session will be led by Ashley Youngblood, instructor and owner of Savannah’s FIT4MOM. This exercise session will last an hour, and the first class is free to newcomers.
At 11:15AM, this session will be followed by a guided tour of the SCAD Museum’s galleries reserved just for caregivers and children in strollers. Participation in fitness class is not required to take part in this tour.
Discounted admission of $5. The tour will last 45 minutes to 1 hour. Street and garage parking nearby.
SCAD Museum Stroller Strides Workout and Guided Tour
Saturday, July 15
SCAD Museum of Art Courtyard and Galleries
601 Turner Blvd
Savannah, GA 31401
Stroller Strides class 10AM
Guided Art Tour 11:15AM
For questions about the Stroller Strides workout: contact Ashley Youngblood ashleyyoungblood@fit4mom.com or visit www.savannah.fit4mom.com
For questions about the museum and tours: contact Rebecca Chadwick rchadwic@scad.edu 912.525.5208 or visit www.scadmoa.org
Prenatal yoga is a great way to relieve some of the discomforts of pregnancy. It improves strength and flexibility, aids in digestion and mood, and exercises the spine. Experience the benefits for yourself by signing up for our next prenatal yoga class at Memorial Health’s FitnessOne in Savannah.
Led by Alexandra Mitchell, a fitness instructor who is specially certified in prenatal yoga, the class meets on Mondays from 6:15 to 7:15PM. The next class begins April 10 2017 and concludes May 15 2017.
The practice of yoga enhances the mind-body connection, leading to a sense of wellness and more restful sleep. You do not need to have previous yoga experience to take this class.
The six-week class is $75. It meets at FitnessOne in the Memorial Outpatient & Wellness Center, near the front entrance of Memorial University Medical Center.
Memorial also offers parenting classes, breastfeeding support & assistance, childbirth classes and more.
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Memorial Health’s free Mommy Mail program for pregnant & new parents
Memorial Health’s free email program – Mommy Mail – for expectant and new parents includes customized information, news and resources tailored to your specific stage of pregnancy and/or your child’s age—as well as announcements from their staff and access to support information—all conveniently delivered right to you.
As you prepare for childbirth and caring for your new baby, this program allows Memorial Health staff to touch base with you by email each week to make sure you have additional support on your journey into parenthood.
New pricing option @ fit46 studio in Savannah: 2 months of unlimited classes for $149 (a savings of over $100).
Join today. Sign up & see the class schedule here.
Promo Code for FREE Class
fit46 studio added an option to their fit46 Web site for new clients to submit their email address to receive a promo code for a FREE class. The submission place is on their home page @ www.fit46.com
About fit46
fit46 is a fitness studio on White Bluff Road in Savannah behind Lucky’s Market. fit46 offers barre, interval barre, HIIT, sculpting yoga classes & more. They have highly trained & experienced instructors that keep you motivated & will help you reach your fitness goals.
Childcare available
fit46 is now offering childcare to help the moms in our community. The childcare service is for kids ages 0 & older. Sign up & see the class schedule here.
Cost is $5 per child per class.
fit46, 5500 White Bluff Road (behind Lucky’s Market), Savannah 31405, 912-660-5292 email info@fit46.com, www.fit46.com On Facebook here, fit46.com is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser
Want to take a barre class, but no baby-sitter? fit46 has got you covered.
Starting Monday June 6, fit46 is offering a childcare service for kids ages 0 and older. Sign up soon, spaces are limited. Sign up & see the class schedule here.
Cost is $5 per child per class.
About fit46
fit46 is a fitness studio located on White Bluff Road in Savannah behind Lucky’s Market. fit46 offers barre, interval barre, HIIT, sculpting yoga classes and more. They have highly trained and experienced instructors that keep you motivated and will help you reach your fitness goals. fit46 is now offering childcare to help the moms in our community
fit46, 5500 White Bluff Road (behind Lucky’s Market), Savannah 31405, 912-660-5292 email info@fit46.com, www.fit46.com On Facebook here, fit46.com is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser
Join by January 4 2016 and save 20% on the next 8-week Body Back Session that starts on January 7 2016! Coupon code is JANUARY20.
For more info email HeatherCowart@FIT4MOM.com, visit Savannah.FIT4MOM.com, or find FIT4MOM on Facebook here .
What is Body Back?This Class is for MOM alone. You get an hour to focus on YOU! Body Back workouts are High Intensity Interval (HIIT) workouts resulting in weight loss & increased strength and energy. The nutrition plan and trainers help you reach your goals as well.Who is right for Body Back?
Moms who want to kick-start their health and fitness routine with weekly training plans, assessments, and accountability
Moms who have plateaued in their current exercise routine
Moms who need to exercise before or after work or while their children are at school
Moms who have children who have outgrown Stroller Strides
Moms who are ready to lose their baby weight once and for all
Moms who want to build strength and endurance
Moms who are ready to see RESULTS!
What Does Body Back Include?
2 Intensity Interval Training Workouts per week for 8 weeks
At-home workouts and challenges
Small class sizes
Private group discussion board
Nutritional support, food journals, recipes and accountability!
Before & After assessments, photos and measurements (Before assessments will be done in the first class.)
More info on the Body Back experience: Clients can expect to see amazing transformations if they take advantage of all the program has to offer. You will work with your coach and classmates to help shed pounds, build muscle and fix the areas that have been adversely affected by pregnancy and child bearing.
The program has been clinically proven in a University research study to help moms lose weight and inches. Moms all over the country are achieving results that they never dreamed possible. Using High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT), focusing on a combination of cardio, strength and core work, Body Back workouts are designed to help women focus on the areas they need to strengthen, especially after childbirth (no matter how long ago that was).
Visit FIT4MOM Savannah online at savannah.fit4mom.com and on Facebook here for more information.
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This Class is for MOM alone. You get an hour to focus on YOU! Body Back workouts are High Intensity Interval (HIIT) workouts resulting in weight loss & increased strength and energy. Classes will held at the Savannah Mall Community Room (downstairs near the soft play) Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:45-7:45 pm.
Moms who want to kick-start their health and fitness routine with weekly training plans, assessments, and accountability
Moms who have plateaued in their current exercise routine
Moms who need to exercise before or after work or while their children are at school
Moms who have children who have outgrown Stroller Strides & Stroller Barre
Moms who are ready to lose their baby weight once and for all
Moms who want to build strength
Moms who are ready to see RESULTS!
What Does Body Back Include?
2 Intensity Interval Training Workouts per week for 5 weeks
Small class sizes
Private group discussion board
DVD at-home workouts
Nutritional plan, food journals, recipes and accountability!
Before & After assessments, photos and measurements (Before assessments will be done in the first class.)
More info on the Body Back experience: Clients can expect to see amazing transformations if they take advantage of all the program has to offer. You will work with your coach and classmates to help shed pounds, build muscle and fix the areas that have been adversely affected by pregnancy and child bearing.The program has been clinically proven in a University research study to help moms lose weight and inches. Moms all over the country are achieving results that they never dreamed possible. Using High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT), focusing on a combination of cardio, strength and core work, Body Back workouts are designed to help women focus on the areas they need to strengthen, especially after childbirth (no matter how long ago that was).
Visit FIT4MOM Savannah online at savannah.fit4mom.com and on Facebook here for more information.
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Join The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Moms In Training program and train to complete the Publix Women’s 5K on March 28th.
Training sessions are held at 9AM on Saturday mornings at Daffin Park and strollers are welcome.
Participants receive a training plan, coach supported training sessions, entry to the race and a race day shirt. Leukemia is the most common childhood cancer. Help raise funds to find a cure.
Join today for only $25 with coupon code SAVMAMA at www.teamintraining.org/ga or contact Jennie.Brewster@LLS.org for more info.
Certified Labor Doula Ann Carroll and Savannah Yoga Center present Couples Tool Box for Labor and Delivery @ Savannah Yoga Center’s Savannah location, 1319 Bull St. 31401.
Moms-to-be, bring your labor partner to this nurturing workshop for hands-on practice in providing pre-delivery comfort: breathing, massage, positioning, pressure points and more.
Join Certified Labor Doula Ann Carroll for a 2 hour workshop for you and your partner.
Savannah Yoga Center in Savannah & Pooler, 1319 Bull St, Savannah, GA 31401 & 111 Canal St. #101, Pooler, GA 31322 On Facebook here.
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Mamas-to-be, join Savannah Yoga Center in Pooler for a nurturing and supportive pregnancy yoga workshop, 1-3 PM Saturday, November 1st in Pooler.
This two hour workshop, held quarterly at SYC Pooler, is designed for mamas-to-be who are in the second and third trimesters.
It is a nurturing class that will support and empower the pregnant women while helping them bond with their babies.
The class will utilize gentle hatha yoga postures, mudras, breathing practices, visualization and deep relaxation—all designed to assist women on this journey into motherhood.
Savannah Yoga Center in Savannah & Pooler, 1319 Bull St, Savannah, GA 31401 & 111 Canal St. #101, Pooler, GA 31322 On Facebook here.
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