Frequently asked questions about our pregnancy Pilates.
When should I be joining Prenatal Pilates?
Most of our students join in somewhere in the second trimester (from 12 weeks +), and continue all the way up until birth (40 weeks +). As you move through each trimester the exercises will change, and the focus will shift from general fitness to birth preparation.
What makes Prenatal Pilates different from general classes?
As your belly grows, certain positions like laying flat on your back become contraindicated, as well as certain abdominal exercises. Prenatal Pilates ensures that all the exercises you do are safe, but more importantly that they help to support your changing body. Towards the end of your pregnancy there will be a big focus on birth preparation, but also postpartum recovery. The stronger you are towards the end of your pregnancy, the easier your rehab after birth will hopefully be!
I've been told there are exercises I need to avoid/modify - is that ok?
Absolutely! We are happy to liaise with any of your health team outside of Articulate including other physiotherapists and your obstetrician or midwife. Just ask them to write us a letter or give us a call, and we're more than happy to stay in communication with them about what you're doing and how you're progressing. All of our courses focus on modifying for pregnancy as well as common pregnancy conditions (such as PGP and common aches and pains) and our team can also provide physiotherapy for a variety of pregnancy aches and pains.
What equipment do you use?
Our beautiful Tarragindi clinic courses use reformers, wunda chairs and smaller equipment as well as mat based exercises. This gives us far more variety than just using reformers.
I know I'm going to miss more than one class - can I still sign up?
Of course! As we limit numbers in our sold-out classes it can be difficult to offer multiple makeups in Prenatal specific classes. We do ask that you try wherever possible to attend the course you are booked in for. If you know that you cannot make multiple weeks we recommend coming to our Clinical or General classes as an alternative as these offer far greater flexibility.
I've never done Pilates before. Is that ok?
Absolutely! Around 80% of our Prenatal course attendees have never done Pilates before (or maybe just a class or two). Although the equipment can look intimidating, the springs actually make exercises both more challenging AND easier. No matter where your fitness lies, Pilates can be completely adjusted to you! Our small class sizes mean lots of individual attention so you truly are in safe hands.
Most of our students join in somewhere in the second trimester (from 12 weeks +), and continue all the way up until birth (40 weeks +). As you move through each trimester the exercises will change, and the focus will shift from general fitness to birth preparation.
What makes Prenatal Pilates different from general classes?
As your belly grows, certain positions like laying flat on your back become contraindicated, as well as certain abdominal exercises. Prenatal Pilates ensures that all the exercises you do are safe, but more importantly that they help to support your changing body. Towards the end of your pregnancy there will be a big focus on birth preparation, but also postpartum recovery. The stronger you are towards the end of your pregnancy, the easier your rehab after birth will hopefully be!
I've been told there are exercises I need to avoid/modify - is that ok?
Absolutely! We are happy to liaise with any of your health team outside of Articulate including other physiotherapists and your obstetrician or midwife. Just ask them to write us a letter or give us a call, and we're more than happy to stay in communication with them about what you're doing and how you're progressing. All of our courses focus on modifying for pregnancy as well as common pregnancy conditions (such as PGP and common aches and pains) and our team can also provide physiotherapy for a variety of pregnancy aches and pains.
What equipment do you use?
Our beautiful Tarragindi clinic courses use reformers, wunda chairs and smaller equipment as well as mat based exercises. This gives us far more variety than just using reformers.
I know I'm going to miss more than one class - can I still sign up?
Of course! As we limit numbers in our sold-out classes it can be difficult to offer multiple makeups in Prenatal specific classes. We do ask that you try wherever possible to attend the course you are booked in for. If you know that you cannot make multiple weeks we recommend coming to our Clinical or General classes as an alternative as these offer far greater flexibility.
I've never done Pilates before. Is that ok?
Absolutely! Around 80% of our Prenatal course attendees have never done Pilates before (or maybe just a class or two). Although the equipment can look intimidating, the springs actually make exercises both more challenging AND easier. No matter where your fitness lies, Pilates can be completely adjusted to you! Our small class sizes mean lots of individual attention so you truly are in safe hands.
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If you have any questions that we haven't answered please don't hesitate to get in touch with our friendly reception staff by calling 07 3706 3407 or emailing [email protected]. We would love to help you have your healthiest pregnancy possible.