Mums-to-be and New Mums
Pregnancy and Post Natal Pilates
Pre Natal and Post Natal - Group classes or Private Pilates.
For availability and booking, please click the relevant children's centre:
- Willow Park Children's Centre, Wednesday (Longridge)
- Cherry Tree Children's Centre, Friday (Chorley)
Congratulations, you’re pregnant!
You want to continue being active, and like the sound of Pilates, but are concerned about any possible harm that could come to baby or you.
Pilates is a gentle low impact form of exercise and as such it is considered one of the best forms of exercise for a pregnant woman.
Pilates also helps maintain and improve the condition of both your abdominal and pelvic floor muscles, it is not only a safe form of exercise while pregnant, it can be hugely beneficial too. Many women first attend Pilates classes during pregnancy or in post natal recovery. 
Exercises are adapted at each stage of pregnancy to allow for gentler or more focused exercise, but should not be continued if any discomfort is experienced.
Pilates will not place strain on the joints or back. In fact the back will be strengthened as will the stomach and muscles around the pelvic area - allowing for an easier pregnancy, delivery and recovery.
The improvement in muscle tone and circulation gained through practicing Pilates will also be of great value during labour. An improved circulation allows an increased oxygen supply to the womb and this is less distressing for the baby. And of course, the breathing techniques used in Pilates can help with the control of breathing and help with pain during childbirth.
I cannot guarantee this for everyone, but I have a few ladies who’s first delivery lasted just two hours…
'Low Risk Pregnancy Health Screening'
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Post Natal:
You can generally return to Pilates six-weeks after delivery or 12-weeks after a Caesarean section. Your doctor will advise you on when our body is ready - but you must have had your post natal check up. Please don't be too anxious about getting back into shape - your body has undergone a fantastic change and will need time to adapt.
"It was really good to get out every Tuesday and do something with Archie that involves exercise. I have never done Pilates before but really enjoyed it!"
"Very good – love the fact that exercise has been incorporated with my baby"
"I have found the sessions a lot of fun and useful and will carry on at home. Really helped me get back in shape!"
Pilates will help your body regain its shape and tone and re-straighten muscles that have been weakened during your pregnancy.
Exercises can be adapted to individual needs, so whether you have had a vaginal or Caesarian delivery, a safe workout can be developed to target particular muscle groups.