pre/post natal FAQs

 

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF MODIFIED PILATES IN PREGNANCY?

  • Maintain pelvic floor muscle strength and assist in preventing incontinence

  • Improved recovery - post baby

  • Minimise the risk of lower back pain

  • Improves segmental spinal and pelvic stability

  • Improves upper body posture

  • Assists with postural awareness

  • Maintains flexibility

  • Promotes body + mind relaxation

WHEN IS IT SAFE TO START EXERCISING WHILE PREGNANT?

  • If you are already exercising – it is safe to continue to do so

  • If you have not exercised prior to pregnancy, we recommend to wait until 12 weeks until you begin to start modified Pilates with us

WHERE DO I START – HOW DO I GET INVOLVED?

  • Contact us to book in your 1:1 consult with our physiotherapist - Hannah

  • During your 1:1 consult, Hannah will ask a range of questions that will allow her to get a gain a thorough understanding of how your body is going while observing your posture, alignment and overall movement.

  • After your 1:1 consult, Hannah will discuss our pre-natal classes available and get you booked in to begin your pregnancy Pilates journey with us.

HOW SOON CAN I DO PILATES AFTER GIVING BIRTH?

  • Please book a 1:1 consult with Hannah approx. 5-6 weeks post birth

  • From here, Hannah will determine through observation and question how your body is going and if you are ready to begin our modified, post-natal Pilates and get you booked into class

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF POST-NATAL PILATES?

  • Prevention of incontinence

  • Restoring the abdominal canister

  • Regaining strength in our deep abdominals

  • Assist with muscle tone and strength

  • In our calming space you will meet other mums and feel your body release any anxieties or stresses

CAN WE BRING OUR BABIES?

Of course. We love our babies! It is however recommended that once they are on the move, that someone is able to watch them to ensure their safety around our reformer equipment.