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PRENATAL PILATES GROUP REFORMER CLASS
This is a specialised reformer Pilates class for the Prenatal and Postnatal client to maintain strength and stability, while preparing for and recovering from birth and beyond. Appropriate modifications are applied for different stages of your pregnancy. Start in your first trimester to stay fit and strong. Continue into your third trimester to prepare for birth and lifting your new baby. Continue after the birth to aid recovery of pelvic floor and abdominal muscles. We encourage all clients to attend at least 1x 1:1 Clinical Pilates session before commencing the Pre/Postnatal class. Please consult your health care provider (GP or obstetrician) before commencing any new exercise if you have a history of complicated pregnancies or miscarriage. PRE & POST NATAL PILATES IN 1:1 CLINICAL SESSIONS & 1:3 CLINICAL SMALL GROUPS Exercise is generally recommended for women at a mild to moderate level during their pregnancy and is suitable at all stages of pregnancy. 1:1 and 1:3 sessions offer you exercises options that are conducted on the mat, rehab reformer and stability chair. Exercises are modified to allow for body and hormonal changes throughout pregnancy and is more suited to clients experiencing pregnancy related pain or recovery. The focus on control of pelvic floor and deep abdominal muscles can aid in post labour recovery and the management of diastasis recti and prevent incontinence. |
* All Group Pilates class passes cover attendance for Prenatal Reformer classes.* |
If you have never done Pilates before, we strongly recommend that you seek medical approval from your obstetrician or general practitioner to begin gentle exercises. We also suggest you speak to an instructor before commencing a group class to discuss your own exercise goals. 1:1 Initial Clinical Pilates sessions normally run for 60 mins with 1:1 Follow Up Clinical Pilates running for 50 mins. 1:3 Small Group Clinical Pilates classes have a maximum of 3 participants and run for 50 mins. Visit our FEES page more more details.
Participants are welcome to bring their children along to 1:1 and 1:3 group sessions with the understanding that all children are the sole responsibility of the parent or guardian.
Participants are welcome to bring their children along to 1:1 and 1:3 group sessions with the understanding that all children are the sole responsibility of the parent or guardian.
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Benefits of Prenatal Pilates:
Repair of Diastasis Recti Management of Diastasis Symphysis Pubis Prevention of incontinence or pelvic floor weakness Prevention of gestational diabetes Stabilise joints Improved psychological wellbeing Less maternal weight gain Increased fitness can help with labour and postpartum recovery Tone muscles Reduce weight |
Precautions to exercise (seek medical approval first):
High blood pressure Thyroid disease Blood disorders Extreme obesity or underweight Heart issues History of sedentary lifestyles Avoid exercise if you present with these conditions: Diagnosed heart disease Uterine bleeding Severe hypertension Suspected fetal distress History or risk of premature labour History of three or more miscarriages No prenatal care |
