When we are pregnant our bodies go through serious changes at such a rapid pace. Different bodies respond to the changes in different ways. Some women enjoy the changes, other have difficulties with issues such as Diastasis Recti where a gap is created between the abdominal muscles, or a weakened pelvic floor. Join Pilates instructor Teresa Fracasso for pre and post-natal Pilates. She will show you how to use your abs in a safe way during/after pregnancy and how to regain strength afterwards while respecting the changes in your body.
Teresa is a fully certified third generation Pilates teacher having apprenticed under Patricia Medros, a pioneer of Pilates in Italy whose school’s certification program is recognized by the PMA Pilates Method Alliance. To reserve your space please email Teresa: tere.fracasso@gmail.com.Â
Welcome to our Post Birth Course! Meet up with other English speaking mums , weigh your baby and ask the midwife any questions you may have!
This group will meet weekly with our lovely midwife Karin DeLucia to come together to discuss different topics each week and check in on your baby’s growth. Of course Karin is always happy to answer questions on any topics you may have.
The schedule for the meetings:
October 8th– Pelvic Floor. Â A safe space to ask all of your questions about your post partum pelvic floor, get informed on how to take good care of it and rebuild strength.
October 15th– Sleeping Babies. Deprivation of sleep can be really challenging for new parents. Learn about the physiology of your baby and new strategies.
October 22nd – Babywearing. Babywearing consultant Hannah Morley-Fletcher will provide all the information about slings and the art of baby wearing.
October 29th– Crying Babies What is normal crying for newborn? How do I calm my newborn? Why is my newborn crying so much?
Join us for discovering different causes of crying and find new solutions.
November 5th– Mom & Babies’ Day Out. A group morning walk through lovely colle oppio park.
You can join the group in which ever way works best for you and your baby. The cost is:
20 € per meeting
90€ if you join the whole postpartum course.
Welcome to our Post Birth Course! Meet up with other English speaking mums , weigh your baby and ask the midwife any questions you may have!
This group will meet weekly with our lovely midwife Karin DeLucia to come together to discuss different topics each week and check in on your baby’s growth. Of course Karin is always happy to answer questions on any topics you may have.
The schedule for the meetings:
October 8th– Pelvic Floor. Â A safe space to ask all of your questions about your post partum pelvic floor, get informed on how to take good care of it and rebuild strength.
October 15th– Sleeping Babies. Deprivation of sleep can be really challenging for new parents. Learn about the physiology of your baby and new strategies.
October 22nd – Babywearing. Babywearing consultant Hannah Morley-Fletcher will provide all the information about slings and the art of baby wearing.
October 29th– Crying Babies What is normal crying for newborn? How do I calm my newborn? Why is my newborn crying so much?
Join us for discovering different causes of crying and find new solutions.
November 5th– Mom & Babies’ Day Out. A group morning walk through lovely colle oppio park.
You can join the group in which ever way works best for you and your baby. The cost is:
20 € per meeting
90€ if you join the whole postpartum course.
Join us in a 4-week group class to try different techniques of baby massage.
The benefits involved are strengthening the relationship between mums and babies, improving relaxation of the muscular and the neurological systems , reducing stress, constipation and other tensions.
After the massage course you are welcome to stay and speak with Karin, one of our midwives and pelvic floor expert, to weigh your baby and ask any questions you may have
It’s also a good opportunity to catch up with other international new mums in Rome.
The course lasts 1 1/2 hours and the cost is €80 for the four meetings. Please write to ostetricakarin@gmail.com to confirm your space.
These meetings will take place in Monteverde at Albero Segreto Via Luigi Kossuth 53.
Presenting the Birth Course I wish I had had! Learn what happens during labour and delivery, what to know for successful breastfeeding and how to take care of your newborn. This series of six meetings will include information on how your body changes during pregnancy, prenatal testing, the hormonal and physical processes that occur during labour and delivery, pain management, Â and what happens when you take your little one home. We discuss birth plans and, for those of you delivering in Rome, we cover information on Roman hospitals, clinics and home birth and the clarification of roles of the Italian medical professions. Our mission is to arm you with enough information so you can have a birth as close to the one you desire as possible. This course is run by Gabriella Pacini, midwife, lactation consultant (IBCLC) and counsellor and Kiersten Miller her sidekick.
Tuesday evenings from 7pm – 9pm starting  November 5th.
Maximum 6 couples. Pricing can be adjusted when needed, just contact us.
La Leche League Meetings are back to Wednesdays! Please join us for support, information and friendships for pregnant women and nursing moms in English. La Leche League International strives to to help mothers worldwide to breastfeed through mother-to-mother support, encouragement, information, and education, and to promote a better understanding of breastfeeding as an important element in the healthy development of the baby and mother. It is also a lovely way to meet other English speaking moms and to share your adventures of pregnancy and motherhood in a strange land.
Come for the support and information, stay for the friendships!
Not in Rome? If you would like to join remotely, send a message to Petra at +393348581710Â with your Skype id.
Getting yourself and your child a flu vaccine is always a good idea and doing it together is a great way to help them overcome their fears!
On Friday November 8th, Dr. Gesualdo will be administering the flu vaccine at his office (Via Fonteiana, 162 Monteverde) from 3pm -530p . The vaccine called Vaxigrip Tetra can be purchased at any pharmacy including the Murino Pharmacy (https://goo.gl/maps/LjNdNunJ9tkuD7qP9) who has ordered batches for his patients. The pharmacy will be open in the morning until 1pm and in the afternoon from 4pm onwards.
The flu vaccine can be administered from 6 months of age onward. In Italy it is recommended for children who are at high risk of developing a severe form of the flu (such as children with chronic conditions, asthma, diabetes, babies born preterm etc.) However, the vaccine offers protection from the flu also for children and adults who are not high risk, which is why in many countries the vaccine is recommended for the whole population. On this occasion also parents can receive the vaccine.
Places are limited, so those interested can send an email to f.gesualdo@gmail.com.
Join us in a 4-week group class to try different techniques of baby massage.
The benefits involved are strengthening the relationship between mums and babies, improving relaxation of the muscular and the neurological systems , reducing stress, constipation and other tensions.
After the massage course you are welcome to stay and speak with Karin, one of our midwives and pelvic floor expert, to weigh your baby and ask any questions you may have
It’s also a good opportunity to catch up with other international new mums in Rome.
The course lasts 1 1/2 hours and the cost is €80 for the four meetings. Please write to ostetricakarin@gmail.com to confirm your space.
These meetings will take place in Monteverde at Albero Segreto Via Luigi Kossuth 53.
Presenting the Birth Course I wish I had had! Learn what happens during labour and delivery, what to know for successful breastfeeding and how to take care of your newborn. This series of six meetings will include information on how your body changes during pregnancy, prenatal testing, the hormonal and physical processes that occur during labour and delivery, pain management, Â and what happens when you take your little one home. We discuss birth plans and, for those of you delivering in Rome, we cover information on Roman hospitals, clinics and home birth and the clarification of roles of the Italian medical professions. Our mission is to arm you with enough information so you can have a birth as close to the one you desire as possible. This course is run by Gabriella Pacini, midwife, lactation consultant (IBCLC) and counsellor and Kiersten Miller her sidekick.
Tuesday evenings from 7pm – 9pm starting  November 5th.
Maximum 6 couples. Pricing can be adjusted when needed, just contact us.
Join us in a 4-week group class to try different techniques of baby massage.
The benefits involved are strengthening the relationship between mums and babies, improving relaxation of the muscular and the neurological systems , reducing stress, constipation and other tensions.
After the massage course you are welcome to stay and speak with Karin, one of our midwives and pelvic floor expert, to weigh your baby and ask any questions you may have
It’s also a good opportunity to catch up with other international new mums in Rome.
The course lasts 1 1/2 hours and the cost is €80 for the four meetings. Please write to ostetricakarin@gmail.com to confirm your space.
These meetings will take place in Monteverde at Albero Segreto Via Luigi Kossuth 53.
