Pre Natal Pilates

Pilates is a type of mind-body exercise and uses a combination of around 50 repetitive exercises to spur muscle exertion. Each exercise flows from the "five essentials": breath, cervical alignment, rib and scapular stabilization, pelvic mobility, and utilization of the transverses abdomens.

Why you should consider it

The female body experiences many changes during pregnancy and in the postpartum period. In particular, women may experience reduced core and pelvic floor strength and stability, changes to posture, ligamentous laxity and general muscular tightness and weakness. Pre and Post Natal Pilates is one of the best ways to teach and develop optimal pelvic floor function, the key muscles that are often left stretched and weakened during delivery. Undertaking Pilates regularly throughout pregnancy will assist in strengthening these core muscles, and prevent incidences of back and pelvic pain, incontinence and prolapse.