Pre and Post Natal

ABC Pilates offers specially designed pre-post natal programs that are safe and gentle for the expecting mother.

When a woman becomes pregnant her body begins to produce various hormones that are responsible for her joints to soften. Thus a pregnant women can be very prone to injury of the weight-bearing joints of the back, pelvis and lower extremities. Using special techniques for the pregnant woman, Pilates will help stabilize areas as well as help strengthen, tone and maintain flexibility. Pilates will also help you, strengthen and gain control of muscles used in delivery. After pregnancy, Pilates helps the body quickly get back into shape and help re-strengthen the areas affected by pregnancy and delivery. (After doctor's approval and 6-weeks recovery).

The use of the C-shaper, fitness ball and other Pilates equipment assists in reactivating the muscles of the pelvic floor and abdominal muscles. Also Pilates helps in the realignment of the spine/posture, for Diastasis Recti and pubis symphasis derangement, as well as working on all over body strength, toning and flexibility.