The Greater Philadelphia Y is proud to offer the Maternal Wellness Initiative, which helps soon-to-be mothers stay healthy and active during their pregnancy. This program provides free membership to the Y and programming tailored to expectant moms from their pregnancy through early motherhood.
Program participants will receive a free YMCA membership for the entire length of pregnancy with additional opportunities post-pregnancy.
Program Benefits
Enjoy the following benefits as a participant in the Y's Maternal Wellness Program:
- Access to the fitness center and group exercise classes at the YMCA
- Access to lap swimming, water walking, and aquatic group exercise classes in our indoor pool which is open year-round
- Daily live and on-demand classes through our virtual platform, PhilaYatHome
- Fitness consultation to determine health goals and develop a personalized plan, plus ongoing monitoring
- 2 hours of free babysitting per day through KidZone while you use the YMCA offerings
- Special pop-up classes, seminars, nutritional resources, educational programs, and support group sessions just for our Maternal Wellness participants throughout the year
- Connection and camaraderie with other expecting and new moms
- Post-pregnancy fitness and wellness programming targeted to new moms
- Access to child care services with subsidy for those who qualify
Cohort Two Coming Soon
The submission window for Cohort One has closed and our first program begins soon. We will share more information about Cohort Two and how to submit your interest beginning in Fall 2025.