This is why Hôpital de La Tour's physiotherapists have worked with the Health & performance team to offer professional support to women who want to exercise during their pregnancy. The Maternal-fetal medicine center also supports for this plan.
Are you having your baby at Hôpital de La Tour? Ask whether the exercise in pregnancy plan is included in your care!
Support throughout pregnancy plan
Who is it for?
This plan was designed for women who aren’t normally very active but would like support to do gentle exercise throughout their pregnancy. The activities are tailored to the time of year and the stage of your pregnancy.
How the plan works
The plan includes one hour of physical activity a week for 29 weeks. The sessions take place in groups of no more than six people.
Group physiotherapy sessions (gentle sport):
This program alternates indoor sports with aquagym sessions (1 week out of 2).
- Monday 12pm - 1pm
- Wednesday 5.30pm - 6.30pm
Aquagym sports sessions (to maintain physical activity):
- Thursday 6pm-7pm
A physiotherapist or a personal trainer leads the sessions.
Par qui ?
Les séances sont conduites, soit par une physiothérapeute, soit par une préparatrice physique.
Prices and reimbursement
30 CHF per session
25 CHF per session for patients giving birht at Hôpital de La Tour
Physiotherapy sessions:
Physiotherapy sessions are on medical recommendation and prescription.
Please contact your supplemental insurance provider for information about coverage and reimbursement.
If you are prescribed physiotherapy sessions, the plan is covered by your basic health insurance.
For more information, please email the maternity unit: maternite@latour.ch
Information and registration
sport-grossesse@latour.ch
+41 22 719 74 75