Pre/Post Natal
Pre/Post-Natal
Research has shown that Pilates during pregnancy can greatly benefit the mother, the foetus and the labour process.
Pre-Natal Pilates programming can:- Reduce insomnia, stress, anxiety and depression
- Reduce the risk of pre-eclampsia
- Reduce the need for CS and instrumental deliveries
- Reduce Diastasis Recti issues
- Eliminate incontinence through pelvic floor exercises.
- Significantly shorten labour
- Reduce the risk of preterm labour
- Maintain healthy weight and prevent obesity in pregnancy
- Maintain muscle length and flexibility
- Improve coordination and breast awareness
- Accelerate postnatal recovery
- Post-Natal Pilates programming can:
- Prevent incontinence
- Restore the abdominal canister
- Strengthen the abdominals
- Develop muscular tone and strength
- Maintain bone density
- Enhance psychological well-being
- Reduce anxiety and postnatal depression