Perinatal Weight Management
Specialist support from our dedicated advisor to safely manage your weight through pregnancy and after baby is born. Our accessible programme, where you can bring baby along, includes perinatal exercise sessions, led walks and healthy eating advice.
Rebecca's perinatal story
who can join?
- Registered to a Derby GP practice and/or a Derby resident
- Have a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 or over or 27.5 or over for people from Black and South Asian ethnicity groups. Calculate your BMI here.
- Pregnant or given birth in the last 12 months.
All about you
If you are pregnant – congratulations! This is not a time to diet or lose weight, but a good time to look after yourself and your baby by eating healthily and keeping active. This can not only help you feel better and have a more enjoyable pregnancy, but also reduce the risk of complications during pregnancy and childbirth and help your baby to develop and grow.
We can support you in the post-natal period to lose weight in a safe and sustainable way, by building in healthier lifestyle habits for you and your family. If you are thinking about becoming pregnant again, this is a really great time to make some simple positive diet and lifestyle changes to ensure your body is best prepared for pregnancy.
Our team really cares about your health goals. They’re dedicated to supporting you every step of the way.
How to join
email [email protected] or call 01332 641254 to arrange a friendly chat with our specialist advisor, Emma to find out more.
What are we offering
- Weekly meetings with a specialist advisor to get you started on a tailored weight management plan.
- Regular support and encouragement to help you self monitor weight, nutrition and activity levels.
- Weekly drop-ins, coffee mornings and group support.
- Access to weekly perinatal exercise classes and led walks.
- Leisure centre membership (gym and classes) - conditions apply.
- Support to help manage any specific medical conditions.
- Check out the Client Activity Programme below to see the range of exercise and support sessions on offer.
related news and resources
Client resources
Client Activity Programme
Exercise sessions, walks, drop-ins, C25k, courses and workshops.
Client resources
What's On for Families in Derby
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