North Fulton Regional Hospital offers two classes for pregnant women who want to stay in shape.   We are conveniently located in the northern Atlanta, Roswell-Alpharetta area, very near to Georgia 400. 

Read the latest article by NFRH's Perinatal Education Coordinator about the many benefits of prenatal exercise and how you can get started.

Prenatal Exercise

This class is open to expectant women during pregnancy. The class is taught by a registered nurse who is certified in aerobic and prenatal exercise. The routine is modified based on your stage of pregnancy.

Preregistration is required. Your doctor or midwife will need to sign a waiver for you to join the class. Call 770-751-2687 to request an information packet and waiver form.

Prenatal Yoga

Our prenatal yoga class is open to women during their pregnancies. These classes are taught by an experienced prenatal yoga instructor. You don't need to have any prior yoga experience to take the classes, however, you will need a waiver from your practitioner.

You can repeat the prenatal yoga series as many times as you want. You will need to register for each series.

Benefits of yoga during pregnancy may include:

• Retain strength, tone and flexibility
• Maintain good posture
• Promote relaxation and well-being during pregnancy and in preparation for labor
• Camaraderie and support in class devoted to the needs of expectant women

“I LOVE Bonita, my instructor, and the yoga class! My back pain is gone and I couldn’t be happier! I’m the only mom-to-be in my labor and delivery class taking prenatal yoga, but after hearing the instructor and me talk about the benefits, other moms-to-be accosted me with their email addresses so I could send them information on the classes and where to sign up!”

Tracy Cocquyt-McKernan, prenatal yoga participant

Read more about exercise during pregnancy here.

Early registration is recommended because these classes fill up quickly. Call 770-751-2687 for registration and to obtain a waiver form.

You also can e-mail Debbie Bickes at debbie.bickes@tenethealth.com for more information.