Question 1

Can I do Pilates if I am pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Yes!
Pilates is safe and effective exercise to do whilst you are pregnant with instructors who are trained in Antenatal & Postnatal. Fortunately, all the instructors at Pilates Now! have done specialist training in working with Ante & Post natal clients.

Antenatal Pilates can be started when you are 12 weeks pregnant (it is not recommended before) and is an excellent way to help the body deal with the changing demands that pregnancy puts on the body and to help to prepare for birth and recovery afterwards.

We offer an Antenatal package which gives you 5 one-to-ones. We will then be able to assess you correctly and give you the attention you need. Once you have finished the Antenatal Package your instructor will be able to advise you whether to do more One-to-Ones or which classes would be appropriate up until 30 weeks, when we recommend doing One-to-Ones again. It's the safest programme possible.

If you are experiencing any problems during your pregnancy or have any contra-indications, it is important you follow your midwife or doctors advice.

Contact Ris at Pilates Now! for more information.

Question 2

When is it safe to start Post Natal Pilates?

Accepted Answer

Medical guidelines recommend starting Post Natal Pilates 6 weeks after a normal delivery and 12 weeks after a C-Section. It's crucial to book one-to-one sessions early in your post-natal journey, whether it's 6 weeks, 6 months or 6 years after birth, to help your body regain balance and strength. We specialize in working with clients who have diastasis, pelvic floor issues, prolapse, and stress incontinence.

Our Postpartum package gives you 10 One-to-One sessions. 
Contact Ris for more details!

Question 3

Which class should I book if I am postnatal?

Accepted Answer

It is important to do one-to-ones before joining a class. We advise all postpartum clients to book the Postnatal package, so we can properly assess you and give you the support you need to guide you back into exercise. As everyone is different, and everyone's pregnancy and birth experience is different it is important to get individual advice and support.

The Postnatal package gives you 10 One-to-Ones sessions.

Once you have completed the Postnatal package, your Pilates instructor will be able to advise you which classes will be suitable. We want to keep you as safe as possible and rebuild your strength from the inside to ensure lasting results. Pregnancy lasts 9 months and has a profound affect on your body, mind and life - we want to ensure you are ensuring your postnatal recovery lasts a lifetime!

Firstly, we work on breathing, reactivating your deep core muscles and your pelvic floor to create a strong foundation in your body. If you have a rectus diastasis, prolapse or leaking we will address these areas, as well as back pains and help you to feel like YOU again.

Contact Ris at Pilates Now! for more information.

FAQ - Antenatal & Post Natal

Can I do Pilates if I am pregnant?

When is it safe to start Post Natal Pilates?

Which class should I book if I am postnatal?