Aqua Fitness for Babies
Aqua Fitness for Babies is a playful way to help infants get used to the water and provides early psychomotor stimulation in the water for infants
starting around the 6th week of life. In addition to promoting psychomotor development and personality growth, Aquafitness for Babies
helps strengthen the parent-child bond and encourages social interaction among the children. Aqua fitness
for babies has a positive effect on subsequent movements such as crawling, walking, and climbing. And let’s not forget the fun that
water brings to young and old alike. This course is led by midwives from our facility.
Duration/Fee:
8 x 1 class period (courses divided into three age groups) 50€
Location/Registration:
“Bewegungsbad,” Tuesdays starting at 1:45 p.m. “Parent Education”
First Aid for Infants and Toddlers
In this course, participants practice life-saving emergency procedures and learn how to respond to the most common emergency situations involving infants
and toddlers, such as injuries, burns, chemical burns, falls, concussions, ingestion of toxic substances, swallowing of
objects, febrile seizures, croup, or asthma. In addition, CPR exercises and demonstrations on the prevention of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) are conducted. The course instructor is paramedic Mr. Hückelheim.
Duration/Fee:
1 session of 2.5 hours, €5 including course materials. Location/Date/Registration:
“Parent School,” once per quarter, depending on enrollment
Indian Baby Massage
Over the course of 5 sessions, the focus is on learning baby massage and having fun together, with the goal of fostering a close
bond between parents and children from an early age. The massages have positive emotional and physical effects on the child:
through responsible and safe handling by the parents, the child gains a greater sense of security; the massage promotes relaxed and deep sleep; digestion is supported; and three-month colic occurs less frequently or in a milder form.
Duration/Fee:
5 x 1 hour, 50 €
Location/Date/Registration:
“Elternschule,” Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m. (courses are full)
Toddler Swimming for Water Lovers Ages 2 to 4 One of the course’s goals is to teach parents and children some important swimming rules, because at this age, curiosity, exuberance, and even fear can pose a significant danger. Through play, they learn how to move about in the water fearlessly and
independently without losing the necessary respect for the water. Other topics include safety training and self-rescue exercises, diving, climbing, jumping, and swimming in clothes. After completing a series of
exercises, advanced participants earn the “Bobby” seal badge. The courses take place at the Hoppecke Indoor Pool.
Duration/Fee:
8 x 45 minutes, €64
Course Instructor:
Ulla Berg, Registered Nurse,
Tel. 0160-4432058
Location/Info/Registration:
By phone with Ms. Ulla Berg Postpartum Exercise
After pregnancy, your abdominal and pelvic floor muscles—which were strained during pregnancy and childbirth—require targeted strengthening exercises. Intensive postpartum exercise strengthens and tones these muscles. Regular, effective training
set to upbeat music helps get your body back into shape faster. Postpartum exercise should begin no earlier than 6 weeks, but no later than 4 months
after the birth of your child.
Duration/Fee:
7 sessions of 90 minutes each. Billed to your health insurance provider. Location/Schedule/Registration:
“Parent School” Tuesdays starting at 6:00 p.m. Thursdays starting at 10:00 a.m. Postnatal exercise in the water with your baby We offer an effective full-body workout. Our goal is to strengthen your abdominal and back muscles with targeted exercises while also taking advantage of the relaxing effects of the water.
Location/Schedule/Registration:
Exercise pool, 8 x 75 min., “Parenting Class”
Breastfeeding Café
The Breastfeeding Café is designed to give you the opportunity to share experiences with other mothers under professional guidance.
Often, breastfeeding problems are minor and can be resolved with a few tips; in rare cases, medical treatment may be necessary. It’s also meant to give you the chance to simply chat with other mothers and take
a break from your daily routine. A pediatrician is usually present at Maria-Hilf Hospital, and you’ll
have the opportunity to speak with them personally.
Duration/Fee:
2 hours, provided by the hospital (contribution toward breakfast: €5, to be paid on site)
Location/Date/Registration:
Breakfast Room (2nd floor), Tuesdays 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., Infant Room, Tel.: 02961-780-1312
Postpartum Care
Every woman is legally entitled to midwifery care during the postpartum period in the form of home visits by a midwife after discharge from the hospital. The midwife advises the mother on all aspects of the newborn’s nutrition, care, weight gain, and development during the first 6 months. She also monitors the uterus’s recovery and the new mother’s overall health. Plenty of tips and information help you get started on your journey into family life.
Fee:
Billed to your health insurance provider
Location/Date/Registration:
Home visits, by appointment
Fitness with a Stroller
Fresh air, nature, exercise—we offer an innovative outdoor workout program to complement our back-strengthening exercises.
You’ll exercise with your stroller and baby about 4 months after giving birth. This program is suitable for any stroller model—and, of course,
any mom. Together, we’ll do powerful exercises for the pelvic floor, abdominal, and back muscles to build not only
strength and flexibility but also endurance.
Location/Date/Registration:
Meeting point: Outdoor area of the Maria-Hilf Municipal Hospital in Brilon 6 sessions of 60 min. | €60 “Parenting Class”
Time:
Fridays at 10:30 a.m. Carried with Love Babies love being held in your arms, rocked, and soothed. This course introduces
and demonstrates many different carrying and rocking techniques. Each participant will learn back-friendly carrying methods using wraps and baby carriers—feel free to
practice directly with your baby.
Location/Duration:
“Parenting Class” 10 x 90 min. 75€
Dates upon request:
Mondays 10:00–11:30 a.m.
We’ll guide you through your
child’s first years of life with the Pekip program—an exercise program, play-based approach, developmental support, and sharing of experiences for parents with their
infants to promote emotional, mental, and physical development. (Children are divided into age groups)
Duration/Fee:
10 sessions of 90 min., 75€
Location/Dates/Registration:
“Parent School” and “Elki” Olsberg: Phone: 02962-802774
Additional courses in collaboration with Elki Olsberg
In collaboration with the association “Eltern-Kind-und mehr” (Elki) in Olsberg, the Maria-Hilf Parenting School is planning the following courses and
informational events:
- Mother-child group for children ages 0–2
- Lectures on parenting and family life - Lectures on healthy nutrition
- Music programs/parenting courses
- Course: Strong Parents – Strong Children (based on the program of the German Child Protection Association)
The “Elki” team includes childcare providers, educators, and PEKIP instructors who offer comprehensive support in family education.
Location/Info/Registration:
“Elternschule” and “Elki” Olsberg Tel.: 02962-802774
