Staying active during pregnancy has many benefits from your birth to your mental health. Even if you have never done Pilates before these videos are designed so that you can do a little bit of something. Targeting your glutes, abdominals, mobility and of course your pelvic floor.
The joy of having them at home is you can do them in your own time and at your own speed. You can go back and re do a video if you didn't quite get it the first time. No need to rush, that's the joy of them being pre recorded.
Yes, this will certainly help strengthen your pelvic floor muscles. It may take a lot of concentration but I really feel that these videos will help.
Do I need any equipment?
Yes, I do use an ova ball/soft Pilates ball and a piece of resistance band. You can buy both of these very cheaply on Amazon. £5 for the ova ball/soft Pilates ball and £5 for the resistance band. However if you know anyone who has had physio before, they may have one knocking around.
I have a prolapse, will this make my symptoms worse?
I strongly advise that if you feel any of your prolapse symptoms when doing the exercises then stop. If something doesn't feel right, stop. These exercises are designed to help ease your prolapse symptoms not make them worse, if you have any concerns please seek advice from a pelvic health physio or your GP.
I have been diagnosed with a tight/hypertonic pelvic floor, should I be doing Pilates?
To be honest, no, I would seek treatment from a pelvic health physiotherapist and follow their guidance. My worry would be that these would be making your pelvic floor tighter when you need to have exercises to help relax it.
I have bad knees/hips/lower back. Is this safe for me to do?
Yes, I give you adaptations and also tips on what to look out for if you have a niggle in any joints. With these exercises make sure you feel them where I'm telling you too. It should never be your lower back, neck or shoulders. We kneel for an element of the video, however you can do this lying down instead.
I've never done Pilates before. Would I be able to do this?
I hope so!! That was my aim, I don't bombard you with technical lingo and I continually prompt you with reminders of what your posture should be doing. It'll take some getting use to but all of a sudden it clicks.
I haven't been diagnosed with any issue with my pelvic floor and I don't have symptoms, can I still do this?
This is the best time to do it!! Be proactive rather than reactive.
What if I have any questions about the exercises?
Please contact me, I'm happy to answer any questions and receive any feedback. My email address is: [email protected]
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