• Are the instructors trained in prenatal and postnatal fitness?
• When should I begin and stop exercising?
• Do I need a medical clearance to attend class?
• How long are classes?
• If a session has already started, can I join for a pro-rated price?
• I want to try out a class. How do I do that? Is it allowed?
• Do you offer make-up classes? What is your refund, withdrawal and cancellation policy?
• What should I wear to class?
• What do I need to bring to class?
• What information do I receive before class?
• Should I eat before class?
• If I'm pregnant, can I still attend a mom & baby class?
• I'm a mother of multiples, can I still come to Oh Baby! Fitness classes?
• Do I have to be a member of the gym/fitness facility where Oh Baby! Fitness classes are being held?
• After a class ends, can I take advantage of the facility's amenities longer?
• Can a friend/partner come to my classes to cheer me on and/or take pictures?
• Do I have to know how to swim in order to participate in water aerobics and how deep is the water?
• What if my class is rained out or canceled due to instructor illness or facility closing?
• What forms of payment do you accept?

• How difficult are the classes?
• Do I need written consent from my OB or midwife to participate in class?
• Do I need more than one medical consent form for each class?
• Why should I exercise while I'm pregnant?

• When can I start Mom and Baby classes?
• If I didn't exercise during my pregnancy, can exercising afterward help me lose weight faster?
• What are the benefits of exercising WITH my baby?
• How will my baby participate in class?
• What if I need to feed my baby during class?
• What if my baby cries during class?
• What if my baby is unhappy throughout the entire class?
• What if my baby is older than the recommended age for a class, but I'd still like to attend? Can I come to a class without my baby?
• How long are Mom & Baby classes?

• For Stroller Workout, do I need a "jogging stroller"?
• What if there's inclement weather?
• Why don't you have Stroller Workout classes during the Winter?

Are the instructors trained in prenatal and postnatal fitness?

Absolutely! Every Oh Baby! Fitness instructor is certified in prenatal and postnatal instruction. You'll be exercising with other women who are pregnant or have just had babies, and all exercises have been modified to be safe, for you and your condition.

If you have any special concerns, we encourage you to talk to your instructor and let her know about them. Classes are small, so feel free to ask questions and get the special attention you deserve. If you want to kick your workout up a notch -- just let your instructor know. She can help you get the most out of your exercise routine.

Click on our Instructors page to learn more about Oh Baby's fitness team.

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When should I begin and stop exercising?

You can begin your exercise program as soon as your doctor or health care practitioner gives you the OK. Often, that can be as soon as you discover you are pregnant. Usually, when the doctor sees the heart (or pump) on an ultrasound, often as early as 7 weeks, the possibility of miscarriage is reduced to 5%. After the twelfth week of pregnancy, the fatigue of the first trimester has usually vanished and the risk of miscarriage is further reduced. Be sure to ask your health care provider, but one can usually return to class four to six weeks after a vaginal delivery and six to eight weeks after a Cesarean birth. Again, please obtain permission from your doctor.

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Do I need a medical clearance to attend class?

If you are pregnant or your baby is less than 12 weeks old, you'll need medical clearance from your doctor or health care provider to attend class . Click here to download a consent form. You can bring your consent form to your first class. Another option is to fax the consent form to your doctor's office and have them fax a signed copy to us. Our fax number is (678) 919-7236.

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How long are classes?

Pregnancy classes are one hour.

Pregnancy Yoga class is 75 minutes.

Mom & Baby classes are 45 minutes.

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If a session has already started, can I join for a pro-rated price?

Yes you can join a session that is already underway. Click on the class you're interested in, and then click the "Sign Up Now" button. The computer will offer you the opportunity to purchase the "Remaining Classes" in a session at a pro-rated price or a "Single Class" on a specific date. Follow the prompts and you can register quickly and easily!

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I want to try out a class. How do I do that? Is it allowed?

You may register and pre-pay online to attend a single class on a specific date. The single class rate is $18 for all classes except pregnancy yoga, which is $20.

 

To register for a single class, click on the class you're interested in and then click on the "Sign Up Now" button. You'll be asked to choose a specific date for your single class. Follow the prompts and you'll be registered quickly and easily.

 

When you register for a single class, you will receive a payment confirmation code. Print out this code and bring it with you to your class. This will confirm your payment for the class.

 

You must attend class on the date specified in purchase. If you miss your single class, you may not make it up.

 

If you are pregnant or a new mother with a baby less than 12 weeks old, you will also need to bring a medical consent form with you to your first class. If you like, you can have your doctor fax your medical consent form to our office at 678.919.7236. We'll contact you via email upon receipt.

 

If you decide you like the class, you can sign up and pre-pay online for the remaining classes in the session at a pro-rated price.

 

Oh Baby! Fitness won't run a class unless we have a minimum of four people, so we really don't encourage drop-ins, as some other companies do. We want to build classes and camaraderie, and we'd like you to commit to working out for 4 to 8 weeks.

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Do you offer make-up classes? What is your refund, withdrawal and cancellation policy?

Missed Classes and Make-up Classes:
If you miss a class, you will be allowed to make it up in any other comparable (pregnancy or mom & baby) class. Make-ups must be completed before your session ends.

No credits will be given for classes you do not make-up during the current session.

Single class registrants may not make-up missed classes. You must attend class on the date purchased.

Making Up a Class:
Attend any comparable (pregnancy or mom & baby) class at any location before your session ends. When you sign in at the class you have chosen, write 'make-up' next to your name. Our automated system will track your attendance. One bonus of our make-up policy: many women choose to miss a class on purpose, so they can try out another Oh Baby! Fitness class. (ie. you're signed up for Pregnancy Pilates, but you decide to do your make-up in a Pregnancy Water Aerobics class).

 

Bedrest or Birth of Baby:
If you are put on bedrest or your baby is born before the end of your pregnancy class, you may use your remaining class credits toward a full session of a mom & baby class.

 

You must notify us within one week of your bedrest or birth to receive credit. If you are put on bedrest, please fax a note from your physician to us so we can put it on your file.

 

Please call our office to register for mom & baby classes when using bedrest or birth credits.

 

Credits:

Credits must be used within 6 months of the date of issue or the credit will be forfeited.

 

Illness
Credits will be issued ONLY for extended illness (three or more consecutive lessons) with a note from your physician. The credit will be $10.00 a class.

Dropping a Class for Medical Reasons (Besides Bedrest)
For medical situations validated by a written acknowledgement from a licensed medical practitioner you will be granted a tuition credit prorated from THE DATE WE RECEIVE WRITTEN NOTICE. No credits will be issued for conflicts with other activities or vacations. Credits will be issued for extended illness only (see ILLNESS POLICY above).

Facility/Pool Closure/Instructor Illness

Thunderstorms can cause pools to close. Call the pool/facility 30 minutes prior to your class to see if it's open. If it is not, then class is canceled. If possible, a make-up will be scheduled or you will be directed to attend any comparable class as a make-up.

 

If a facility is closed causing us to cancel a class, or if an instructor is ill and a substitute cannot be found, you will be notified by phone and email immediately (if you are a registered class member). If possible, a make-up will be scheduled or you will be directed to attend any comparable class as a make-up.

 

Refund Policy
LIMITED REFUND POLICY (see class withdrawal policy below). We have to do this because we hire our instructors based on our registration.

 

Class Withdrawals:

To cancel a class and receive a 100% refund, registrants must withdraw at least One Week prior to the beginning of the first class. Registrants who withdraw before the second class, will receive a 50% refund*. No refunds will be given after the first two class meetings.(*Registrants paying prorated fees are NOT eligible for refunds).

 

Cancellation of Classes by Oh Baby! Fitness:
Oh Baby! Fitness reserves the right to cancel any class if a minimum number of people have not registered. We will notify you by e-mail within 48 hours of the first class if a class is canceled and will contact you to provide you with either a full refund, credit or transfer to another class.

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What should I wear to class?

Dress in layers so you can shed clothes as you warm up. Please dress comfortably and wear light cotton clothes. Shorts, T-shirts, supportive bras, and aerobic (not running) shoes are recommended. Remember that everyone in the class with you will be pregnant or postpartum! There is no need to wear heavy or bulky clothes. For an aquatic class: please wear your regular pregnancy or postpartum swimsuit with an additional supportive bra/sports bra underneath. Aqua socks are recommended for additional traction and to help avoid slipping when getting out of the pool. Maternity swimsuit tip: Buy a bathing suit a couple of sizes too big.. with extra fabric in the tummy area. It's cheaper than buying a maternity suit and they often look better and offer better support than a maternity suit.

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What do I need to bring to class?

A doctor's release is required for all pregnant women and any mother who is less than 12 weeks postpartum. Click here to print out a consent form. You also need to be sure to bring WATER! Exercising moms-to-be and new moms (especially nursing moms) need lots of water. So bring two bottles, if you can. We break for water often during our classes. Bringing a snack for after class is a good idea too, as some people experience a drop in their blood sugar after exercise. Packing an apple or string cheese for the drive home is often helpful.  A towel is needed as well. Additional items required for classes are listed under the class descriptions.

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What information do I receive before class?

One week prior to class you will receive a reminder about your medical consent form. If we have not received it, you will be encouraged to get it in before your class begins. Two days before your class is scheduled to begin, we will send you directions, specifics on what to bring and parking instructions.

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Should I eat before class?

Eat a nutritious snack of complex carbohydrates (fruit, bread, crackers, cereal, baked potato, pasta, etc.) one to two hours before class to maintain healthy blood sugar levels during exercise. Avoid high fat, high protein and high-refined sugar products at least two hours before your workout. Bringing a snack for after class is a good idea too, as some people experience a drop in their blood sugar after exercise. Packing an apple or string cheese for the drive home is often helpful.

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If I'm pregnant, can I still attend a mom & baby class?

Yes! You'll need a signed medical consent form since you're pregnant, but lots of moms attend our H2Oh Baby class with their older children. Stroller Workout is a good choice too.

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I'm a mother of multiples, can I still come to Oh Baby! Fitness classes?

Come one, come all! Instructors are ready to assist you . (ie. holding one of the babies during class). We also invite one guest (for example: grandmother, dad, partner, aunt or uncle) to participate at no extra cost. Another set of hands makes the workout easier... especially with triplets!

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Do I have to be a member of the gym/fitness facility where Oh Baby! Fitness classes are being held?

No membership is required at any of our partner facilities! However, many of our partners offer discounted memberships or free guest passes to Oh Baby! Fitness clients. Taking one of our classes is a great way to check out an exercise facility.

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After a class ends, can I take advantage of the facility's amenities longer?

You may use the locker room/shower facilities after your class at each of our partner facilities, but please only attend your Oh Baby! Fitness class. You're encouraged to tour the facility and consider membership for any additional exercise. Some facilities give Oh Baby! Fitness clients discounted memberships or free trial passes. Ask a the front desk of your partner facility for details on membership!

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Can a friend/partner come to my classes to cheer me on and/or take pictures?

We ask that pregnancy classes be for moms-to-be only. We spend a lot of time talking during our workouts, and husbands or grandmas or friends can stem the flow of natural conversation. For Mom & Baby classes, we welcome one guest to attend (grandparent, dad, partner, aunt/uncle). Our only rule is your guest needs to join in the workout and participate in the group.

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Do I have to know how to swim in order to participate in water aerobics and how deep is the water?

No, you don't have to know how to swim to participate in our aqua classes. The water is chest deep, so you can easily stand. Kick boards, water weights and noodles are provided for the moms. Flotation devices are provided for the babies. Share your limitations/preferences with your instructor prior to your first class, and he/she will make any modifications needed to make sure you enjoy your workout.

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What if my class is rained out or canceled due to instructor illness or facility closing?

Facility/Pool Closure/Instructor Illness:

Thunderstorms can cause pools to close. Call the pool/facility 30 minutes prior to your class to see if it's open. If it is not, then class is canceled. If possible, a make-up will be scheduled or you will be directed to attend any comparable class as a make-up.

If a facility is closed causing us to cancel a class, or if an instructor is ill and a substitute cannot be found, you will be notified by phone and email immediately (if you are a registered class member). If possible, a make-up will be scheduled or you will be directed to attend any comparable class as a make-up.

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What forms of payment do you accept?

Oh Baby! Fitness accepts all major credit cards (Mastercard, Visa, Discover, American Express and Diner's Club International) and payment via PayPal.  Personal checks and cash are not accepted. All clients must pre-pay and register online before attending class.

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How difficult are the classes?

We offer classes at all different levels of difficulty to fit everyone’s fitness needs! Our pregnancy water aerobics classes and yoga classes tend to be a little less strenuous, while our combo and pilates classes are a bit more vigorous. Our instructors modify exercises for varying levels, so you are always given a chance to make each class more relaxing or more strenuous.

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Do I need written consent from my OB or midwife to participate in class?

If you're pregnant or less than 12 weeks postpartum, you'll need written consent form your doctor or midwife. You can present it at your first class or have your doctor fax a copy to our office at (678) 919-7236. We'll notify you via email upon receipt. Click here to print out a consent form. Make sure to note what type of class you're taking on the form. Since Oh Baby! Fitness partners with many hospitals, your doctor may have referred you to us in the first place!

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Do I need more than one medical consent form for each class?

One medical consent form will cover ALL your pregnancy classes. Oh Baby! Fitness will keep your consent form on file. Once you have your baby, you'll need a new consent form from your doctor if you're less than 12 weeks postpartum.

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Why should I exercise while I'm pregnant?

Recent studies have found that women who exercise throughout their pregnancy have, on average, a 25% lower expectancy of C-sections and 14% lower rate of forceps usage. Additionally, pregnant women who exercise may expect an average of two hours less labor time and their babies can have higher APGAR scores. The higher the APGAR score -- the healthier the newborn. (Clapp, 1990)

 

Exercise can also help reduce backaches, constipation, bloating and swelling. It can help prevent gestational diabetes, and it can increase your energy and improve your mood and posture too. Muscle strengthening exercises can increase your endurance during childbirth, and, importantly, regular exercise can help you sleep better!

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When can I start Mom and Baby classes?

You can start Oh Baby! Fitness classes once you're 6 weeks postpartum. If you have written consent from your doctor you can start earlier. You may need to wait 8 weeks if you've had a Cesarean delivery. Oh Baby! Fitness requires medical consent only up to 12 weeks postpartum, but please, check with your doctor anyway to be sure you're ready to exercise, especially if you want to join the Mom & Baby Pilates class. Click here to print out a medical consent form. You can bring the form to your first class.

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If I didn't exercise during my pregnancy, can exercising afterward help me lose weight faster?

Yes! It's never too late to start regular, consistent exercise. During pregnancy, most moms gain an average of 30 pounds. The first 18 to 20 pounds are lost in the first month after delivery. It's the last 5 to 10 pounds that can be tough to get rid of. At Oh Baby! Fitness, we focus on how to remove those last few pounds in problem areas that just don't want to come off.

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What are the benefits of exercising WITH my baby?

Most experts say the best way to lose weight after pregnancy is to work out with your baby. The guilt of leaving a new baby with a caregiver or in daycare is too much for some women, while time away from a baby that's breastfed can be difficult to schedule and sometimes painful (engorged breasts).

 

With Oh Baby! Fitness, you'll have the chance to exercise with your child under the supervision of our certified perinatal instructors, and they'll help you tone, strengthen or build muscles and burn fat in a SAFE way. You'll have fun with your baby, and set a life-long example of showing your child how much fun exercising can be.

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How will my baby participate in class?

Oh Baby! Fitness designs the majority of its postnatal classes with Mom AND Baby in mind. Exercises are gentle, and your child will never be put in an inappropriate position. In our yoga and Pilates classes, you'll have the option of incorporating your baby into the poses... Or your baby can lie on the mat next to you or stay in their car seat.

 

In our H2Oh Baby class, your baby is in a flotation device that you gently push in the water while you do muscle toning and strengthening exercises.

 

In Stroller Workout, your baby sits in a stroller while you exercise, but we sing and entertain the babies to make sure they're having fun while you get a workout!

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What if I need to feed my baby during class?

Feeding your baby during a class is absolutely fine. Most moms show up a little early to "tank up and top off" their babies prior to class. Arriving 15 minutes early should give you enough time to get settled and make sure your baby is full and ready to let you exercise.

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What if my baby cries during class?

If your baby cries during class, it definitely wouldn't be the first time it has happened! Feel free to stop exercising to comfort your baby. We take several water breaks during class, so there's always time to catch up. If you know that all of your baby's needs have been met, and you want to continue exercising while your baby cries, that's fine too. Do whatever you need to do to get the most out of the class and ensure your baby's comfort.

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What if my baby is unhappy throughout the entire class?

We all have good days and bad days, babies are no exception to the rule! One day, your baby may bounce, coo and giggle all the way through class and the next day wail to beat the band. That's why we encourage all moms to try a class at least two times, especially if your baby cries a lot during your first class. If, after two meetings, your baby still isn't having fun, Oh Baby! Fitness will issue a pro-rated refund or credit for another class.

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What if my baby is older than the recommended age for a class, but I'd still like to attend? Can I come to a class without my baby?

Absolutely! If you have childcare available and a class works with your schedule, please come join us. Our instructors will be ready to modify the class to suit your needs.

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How long are Mom & Baby classes?

Classes are 45 minutes long, mainly because babies seem to have internal timers that go off after about 45 minutes. Once or twice a session we'll get to run class for an hour if all the babies are happy, but usually both mom and baby are ready for a rest at the 45 minute marker!

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For Stroller Workout, do I need a "jogging stroller"?

No, a jogging stroller is not necessary. All we ask is that your stroller has good brakes. Umbrella strollers aren't really sturdy enough for power walking, so please bring a regular stroller to class if you can.

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What if there's inclement weather?

If it's raining heavily 30 minutes prior to your class, your class will not meet and you will meet on the specified rain day or make-up day. Class WILL MEET in light rain and varied temperatures, so please dress accordingly.

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Why don't you have Stroller Workout classes during the Winter?

We've found over the years that moms hesitate to sign up for Stroller Workout during the colder months.

Now, we run Stroller Workout classes from April - November. That seems to be a season that keeps everyone happy. During the summer, our classes tend to meet earlier when it's cooler.  If you'd like a Stroller Workout class in your area, send us a note at: contactus@ohbabyfitness.com and let us know the park you'd suggest for a class. We'll do our best to accommodate you!

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