Health matters
For Baby Swim Classes
always allow 1 hour after feeding before you allow your child to go into the water;
if a child has a fever or infection of any kind then do not allow them into the water until it has completely cleared up;
Diphtheria, Tetanus, Polio and Whooping Cough cannot be contracted from chlorinated water. The recommendation of the Department of Health (UK) is that ‘your baby does not need any immunisations before they go swimming’ www.immunisations.org.uk. However, if you have any reservations about taking your child into the water then it is better for you to wait until your baby has been immunised before enrolling on one of our courses;
if your child has had an upset stomach, wait 24 hours before bringing them to swim class.
For Aqua Natal Classes
Before embarking on our program, it is important to consider your current state of health, so that you can comfortably and confidently enjoy our Aqua Natal program. You will be asked to complete a Health Questionnaire when registering onto the Aqua Natal program. Always check with your doctor or midwife and ask for their written approval BEFORE commencing our program if you have any of the following:
heart or breathing problems;
history of previous miscarriages;
spotting or bleeding;
incompetent cervix;
premature labour;
cervical sutures;
a low‑lying placenta;
problems with blood pressure.
Communal exercising would not be appropriate if you have open wounds or infectious diseases. Do not exercise if you have any bleeding or have leaking amniotic fluid.
Thank you for your wonderful introduction to water & swimming. It has now become a household obsession and Jasmine & Sasha just can’t get enough – bath time has taken on a new dimension!
Camilla, mother of Jasmin (2 years) & Sasha (6 months), Estepona, Spain