Prenatal Pilates

Prenatal pilates supports the health of mother and baby during pregnancy with specially designed, safe exercise programs.

Prenatal Pilates

Pregnancy is a special period where many physical and hormonal changes occur in the female body. Prenatal pilates is a special exercise program designed to support the mother's physical and mental health during this period, prepare for childbirth, and facilitate postpartum recovery.

What is Prenatal Pilates?

Prenatal pilates consists of safe pilates exercises modified according to different stages of pregnancy. Classic pilates principles are maintained while adapting to the pregnant woman's changing body structure, increased weight, and relaxed connective tissues. This program, applied under physiotherapist supervision, protects the health of both mother and baby.

Why Pilates During Pregnancy?

The many benefits of regular exercise during pregnancy have been scientifically proven. Prenatal pilates especially:

  • Strengthens pelvic floor muscles and prepares for childbirth
  • Reduces back and lower back pain
  • Corrects posture and improves balance
  • Teaches breath control (useful during childbirth)
  • Maintains muscle tone and helps with weight control
  • Reduces stress and improves mood
  • Reduces risk of gestational diabetes
  • Accelerates postpartum recovery

Who is Prenatal Pilates Suitable For?

  • Healthy pregnant women (with doctor approval)
  • Pregnant women experiencing back pain
  • Those wanting to physically prepare for childbirth
  • Those at risk of pelvic floor problems
  • Those at risk of gestational diabetes
  • Those who had difficulties in previous births

Application Process

1

Doctor Approval

You need to get approval from your doctor before starting prenatal pilates.

2

Physiotherapist Assessment

Your pregnancy week, complaints, and physical condition are evaluated.

3

Personalized Program

A customized exercise program suitable for your trimester is created.

4

Regular Sessions

Exercises are performed 2-3 sessions per week under physiotherapist supervision.

Benefits

  • Facilitates the birth process
  • Reduces back pain
  • Strengthens pelvic floor muscles
  • Provides weight control
  • Increases energy levels
  • Accelerates postpartum recovery

Frequently Asked Questions

From which month of pregnancy can I do pilates?
You can start from the first trimester with your doctor's approval. However, most pregnant women prefer to start in the second trimester when nausea and fatigue decrease.
Is prenatal pilates safe?
Yes, prenatal pilates performed under physiotherapist supervision after obtaining doctor approval is safe. Exercises are specially modified and risky movements are avoided.

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