Pilates for Pregnancy
Pilates can be an effective and enjoyable way to exercise throughout your pregnancy. Carefully tailored programs to suit each trimester and the Postnatal period can help mothers to enjoy a healthy and comfortable pregnancy.
Anna has completed specific training in teaching Pilates to the Antenatal and Postnatal women. Antenatal and Postnatal pilates can be taught one-to-one, in a studio class or specific Antenatal and Postnatal classes.
Antenatal
Pilates during pregnancy can help you manage the emotional, physical and hormonal changes that will take place and prepare for the birth and demands of motherhood. If you have not been practising Pilates Anna recommends waiting until after 13 weeks before you start classes.
Benefits:
- Strengthens postural muscles to help support the baby
- Reduce the likelihood of back pain occurring during pregnancy
- Increased circulation and energy levels
- Improves posture
- Develops relaxation skills for comfort during pregnancy and for labour
- Prepares the upper body for the demands of infant care and breastfeeding
Postnatal
Classes can start after your 6 week check from your midwife or doctor.
Benefits:
- An effective way to regain abdominal and pelvic floor strength which can be weakened during pregnancy and birth
- Help to combat stress and reduce tension
- Will give you some well earned "me" time
- Will help you get your figure back