Born Strong, Stay Healthy In-person Rich Hill

Born Strong, Stay Healthy is a research-based strength and movement program from the University of Missouri Extension designed to help pregnant individuals, postpartum participants (with medical clearance), partners, and families with infants stay active, build strength, and support physical and mental wellbeing before, during, and after childbirth.

Purpose and Benefits

The program aims to:

• Improve posture, core strength, balance, and endurance

• Reduce pregnancy and postpartum discomfort

• Build strength for daily parenting tasks

• Lower stress and anxiety

• Increase confidence in your body

• Provide support from others in similar life stages

It is evidence-based, with updated prenatal and postpartum exercise guidelines, and is designed to be family-friendly and inclusive — children are welcome, baby wearing is encouraged, and exercises adapt to all fitness levels and stages of pregnancy or recovery