Meet Mer-Mummies! 

Meet Mer-Mummies!

We’re delighted to welcome Clare and the Mer-Mummies team to First Strokes!

Mer-Mummies is a small team of registered midwives who are passionate about supporting women to stay active, feel confident and enjoy the water throughout pregnancy and after their baby has arrived.

Created by Clare, the Mer-Mummies programme combines professional midwifery knowledge with the benefits of water-based exercise, offering specialist classes designed specifically for pregnancy and the postnatal journey.

Aqua Natal Classes

Suitable from 12 to 42 weeks of pregnancy

Mer-Mummies Aqua Natal classes offer a gentle and enjoyable way to stay active throughout pregnancy in the comfort of the water.

Sessions include a combination of:

  • Gentle cardiovascular exercise
  • Pregnancy-friendly movements
  • Stretching and mobility
  • Relaxation and breathing
  • Time to unwind and connect with your baby
  • The opportunity to meet other expectant mums

Exercising in water provides natural support for your body, making movement comfortable as your pregnancy progresses. Whether you already exercise regularly or simply want to enjoy some gentle activity during pregnancy, the sessions are designed so you can take part at your own pace.

And with a registered midwife leading the programme, you can enjoy the reassurance of being supported by someone who understands pregnancy and the changes your body is experiencing.

Mer-Mummies & Me Aquafit

For mums returning to exercise after having a baby – with baby joining you in the pool!

Mer-Mummies & Me Aquafit is a fun and supportive way to begin getting active again after having your little one — without needing to leave baby behind!

Classes combine water-based exercise with a focus on areas that are particularly important following pregnancy, including:

  • Cardiovascular fitness
  • Pelvic floor exercises
  • Strength and movement
  • Gentle postnatal exercise
  • Building confidence when returning to activity
  • Having fun and bonding with your baby

Your baby becomes part of the session too — babies make the best little water weights!

As well as giving mums the opportunity to exercise, bringing baby into the pool helps introduce them to the water from an early age, supporting their confidence and creating a lovely bonding experience for you both.

There’s plenty of fun, splashing and interaction along the way — and all that activity may even help encourage a good nap afterwards!

Supporting You Before & After Baby

Mer-Mummies is about much more than exercise. It provides a welcoming environment where mums and mums-to-be can meet others at a similar stage of life, enjoy some time for themselves and feel supported by experienced maternity professionals.

Whether you’re preparing for your new arrival or beginning your journey back into exercise after having your baby, Mer-Mummies is here to support you every splash of the way.

Find Out More

To find out more about Mer-Mummies, the programme and upcoming classes, visit the Mer-Mummies website or follow @mermummies_midwife_colchester on social media.