Published: 12/27/2024 - 8:00 AM
Expectant mothers, join our NEW program to connect to a healthier life!
The Greater Philadelphia YMCA, along with other community partners, is launching the Maternal Wellness Initiative. This new program is designed to provide free membership 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. The initiative includes:
- 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
Who:
Mothers must be in their first or second trimester at the time the program begins to be eligible. Max 100 participants. Enrolled participants must meet certain requirements.
When:
Enrollment opens in January 2025 and the initiative will begin March 1, 2025.
Where:
We are pleased to be piloting this initiative at 5 YMCA locations including: Christian Street YMCA, Columbia North YMCA, Haverford YMCA, West Philadelphia YMCA, and Willow Grove YMCA.
How to submit your interest:
Click the link below and follow the prompts provided.