Pilates and Pregnancy

Practicing Pilates is an excellent way to prepare for and recover from pregnancy and birth. The exercises are beneficial pre and post pregnancy as they provide an ideal preparation for labour and are an important element in the recovery after birth.

Strong, toned abdominals will:

• Support the weight of the growing baby within the womb.
• More likely return to their pre-pregnancy state as the muscle fibres are less likely to separate.
• Assist in the control of the pelvis
• Support and stabilise the lumbar spine
• Assist in post-natal recovery

As a teacher, Andrea has first hand experience with pre and post natal clients. She has given birth to two babies naturally in the last 5 years. In both cases, labour was quick, with no tearing and minimal pain relief (gas and air). The practicing and teaching of Pilates throughout her whole pregnancy helped contribute to excellent post natal recovery.