Post Natal Recovery:

Following pregnancy & childbirth some muscles in the body have stretched and weakened, specifically the abdominals & pelvic floor muscles. Pilates exercises will help improve the strength in these muscles, allowing you to safely return to full activities again.

The deep abdominal & pelvic floor muscles have a crucial role in supporting the lower back so it's important to regain strength in these specific muscles to prevent an injury to your back, especially in the early post natal months when the physical demands of motherhood are high.

Due to the change in lifestyle with a newborn, adjusting hormones, sleep deprivation and high demands on a woman's body, the early post natal period can be a challenging time for the new mother!
Exercising can help release "endoprhins" (the feel good hormones) and also relieve stress and allow the new mum to have some time to herself, which is crucial for her wellbeing!

Some women may have a large separation of the abdominal muscles, known as a DRAM, from stretching of the abdominal muscles during pregnancy. Pilates can help to work the deep abdominal muscles to assist in recovery of the separated Rectus Abdominus muscle.

Caesarian Section
Women who have a caesarian section for delivery of their baby will have weakened abdominal muscles due to the surgical cut through these muscles.
Pilates can help to strengthen these deep abdominal muscles.

Pelvic Floor Muscles
1 in 3 women suffer from incontinence so it is essential that you perform pelvic floor muscle exercises to prevent & improve the strength in these muscles following pregnancy & childbirth. Pilates can help with exercising these muscles.

Other benefits:

• Strengthening of weakened muscles
• Stretching of tight muslces
• Stress relief
• Increase energy levels
• Socialising with other mums
• Self Esteem
• Relaxation