Pregnancy is a beautiful phase in a woman’s life. However, staying healthy during Pregnancy is essential for both the mother as well as the baby. Women may have many aches and pains during pregnancy that pregnancy physiotherapy can solve. When a woman puts on weight due to pregnancy, physiotherapy exercises can aid in increasing muscle strength on the hips, back and abdomen. Pregnancy physiotherapy exercises can also help strengthen the pelvic muscles and reduce postpartum pain too.

During pregnancy the body changes and certain muscles stretch. Physiotherapy during pregnancy is important because physiotherapists advise pregnant women with regard to the activities they should do and the activities they should avoid. Physiotherapists also inform about the precautions a pregnant woman needs to be aware of. Exercises administered by physiotherapists also help to ease pain and discomfort. So seeing a physiotherapist who is specialized in handling pregnancy-related ailments and pregnancy physiotherapy can lead you to the right path.

During pregnancy, a woman’s tummy, pelvic floor muscles and back needs to be strengthened. Pilates helps to do this. However, pregnancy Pilates should be performed only under the supervision of a qualified instructor or physiotherapist. Moreover, while doing pregnancy Pilates you need to avoid lying on your belly. Besides as pregnancy may make you feel dizzy or nauseous, especially during the initial days, it’s better to avoid heavy workouts while performing pregnancy Pilates.

Pregnancy is not a time to stress out. Furthermore, your workouts to keep your body and baby fit should be supervised by trained physiotherapists or those who know all about pregnancy physiotherapy. Pilates uses focused breathing that helps to improve mental health by eliminating stress and improving the mood. Strength building exercises like Pilates can help to keep your body fit, strong and flexible. However, ensure you opt for pregnancy Pilates under an expert so that you will be in a better physical condition to take care of yourself and your baby better.

Pregnancy Pilates consists of pelvic floor strengthening exercises, deep tummy strengthening, stretching the upper back, cat stretch and so on. Each stage of pregnancy has a different type of challenge that you need to face. Pregnancy Pilates performed with the help of a professional can ease all of these challenges.

If you have undergone a C-section, seek medical advice before working out. Clinical Pilates can help overcome health issues after delivery.  Clinical Pilates can also help eliminate postpartum issues. In the worst cases of C-section, if there are mobility issues or a back injury, doctors may advise considering clinical Pilates for recovery. Clinical Pilates not only helps to strengthen you but also corrects your posture, balance, flexibility, breathing and core stability.

Postnatal Pilates assists you to get back to the shape you were before pregnancy. Postnatal Pilates can increase whole-body strength and fitness that can help you return to your usual exercise routine. However, it’s essential to allow your body to rest and recover for a few days before turning to exercise. Returning to high impact exercise can weaken your pelvic floor muscles and may also lead to a condition known as pelvic prolapse.

Benefits of postnatal Pilates:

1. Postnatal Pilates helps restore confidence

2. It improves pelvic floor muscles

3. It is a beneficial exercise for staying healthy and fit

4. Helps in regaining good posture

5. Prevents back pain

6. Strengthens the whole body

7. Postnatal Pilates helps in losing baby weight

8. It helps in improving breathing

9. Strengthens the torso muscles

10. Helps repair diastasis rectus and other abdominal issues

11. Pilates like any exercise helps to release endorphins called “happy hormones”

Scheduling a fitness routine for postnatal Pilates while taking care of your baby may seem to be a challenge but taking care of the baby and your health is equally important. Postnatal Pilates can help you feel fit, fresh and stress-free! However, avoid heavy workouts and work your way up at a slower pace. Keep in mind that some women may lose weight fast while others may take a considerable amount of time. Pilates is beneficial not only for losing weight but also for the benefit of overall health.

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