Pre and post natal pilates: All you need to know
Physio-led Pilates: The perfect Pregnancy & Post natal Fitness
Mums to be have enough to deal with without adding more stress to their lives. That's why I provide physio-led pregnancy Pilates classes to help prepare and empower these women for a smoother delivery – both physically and mentally! The classes are designed to help maintain good posture during pregnancy while also building strength in the muscles around the spine, hips, legs, and back that support mothers beyond childbirth. I offer tailored sessions that focus on specific areas using slow, careful movements, stretching, and mobilisation, which can be easily adapted to accommodate physical changes in each trimester of pregnancy.
Getting ready for childbirth
Prenatal classes are ideal for pregnant mothers who want to prepare for the physical demands of childbirth.
Hormonal changes, such as relaxin, can increase joint mobility, while gestational diabetes may require adjustments in exercise and nutrition. Cardiovascular changes, such as increased blood volume and heart rate, can make workouts feel harder. Understanding these physiological and anatomical changes is important for promoting strength and ensuring a healthy and comfortable pregnancy.
Physio-led Pilates classes incorporate exercises, breathing techniques, and positions which prepares you to deal with pregnancy and labour.
Benefits of Physio-led Pilates Pregnancy Class
Participating in a physio-led Pilates pregnancy class can relieve pregnancy related pain and improve posture, among other benefits including:
Improves posture by strengthening core muscles, which can also reduce the risk of diastasis recti or other postural issues.
Supports the bladder & bowels by strengthening the pelvic floor muscles, this can reduce the risk of incontinence during pregnancy or postpartum.
Promotes effective breathing techniques that can be used during labour, making delivery easier and more comfortable.
Increases overall strength and flexibility, which can help in delivery.
Provides a low-impact exercise that is safe for most pregnant women, helping them stay active and maintain a healthy pregnancy.
Helps with post-natal recovery, making it easier to reconnect to your pre-pregnancy body.
Led by a chartered physiotherapist, ensuring that exercises are safe and appropriate for pregnant women to do.
Joining a physio-led Pilates pregnancy class can improve both the mother and baby's health, by staying active during pregnancy has lots of benefits, including reducing the risk of gestational diabetes or pre-eclampsia and maintaining a healthier pregnancy overall.
Post-natal Pilates
Physio-led Pilates classes can help new mums looking to reconnect to their pre-pregnancy body and improve general wellbeing. My classes are excellent for strengthening pelvic floor muscles, improving Diastasis Recti, recovering from a C-section, reducing back pain, and improving posture and core muscles strength.
To support postnatal changes, developing strong core muscles, stability, and balance is really important. As a physiotherapist, I suggest starting with gentle exercises such as pelvic floor exercises and walking, gradually increasing them as mothers become stronger.
Join Physio-led Pilates Today
As a physiotherapist (and Mum), I understand that the postnatal changes can be overwhelming and challenging. But don't worry! There are ways to support these post natal changes, and it all starts with developing strong core muscles, stability, and balance.
So what are you waiting for? Take advantage of my Introductory Offer today! Develop the core strength, stability, and balance required for motherhood.
