Prenatal Pilates

What Is Prenatal Pilates?

Prenatal Pilates is a controlled exercise method specially designed to help the body adapt to the changes brought on by pregnancy and to make this period more comfortable. The weight gain, shifting center of gravity and loosening ligaments of pregnancy increase the load on the lower back and pelvic floor. This program aims to manage that load by supporting the mother's posture, breathing and trunk muscles.

The exercises are always planned individually according to the week of pregnancy and the mother's general condition, after obtaining medical approval.

Who Is It Suitable For?

• Pregnant women whose doctor has approved them to exercise
• Those experiencing low back and back pain during pregnancy
• Those with postural disorders and complaints of shortness of breath
• Expectant mothers who want to prepare physically for childbirth
• Those who want to correctly recognize and engage the pelvic floor muscles

How Is It Applied?

The program begins with our physiotherapist selecting safe positions appropriate for your week of pregnancy. Breathing exercises, pelvic floor awareness and light strengthening movements that support the trunk are applied in a controlled manner. Positions that are unsafe, such as lying on the back for long periods, are avoided. The movements are adjusted to be slow, safe and suited to the mother's comfort; they are never forced.

Benefits

• Helps reduce the low back and back pain common during pregnancy
• Maintains balance by supporting posture
• Increases awareness and control of the pelvic floor muscles
• Provides relaxation through correct breathing techniques
• Prepares the expectant mother physically for childbirth by maintaining her fitness

What We Do

Pregnancy is a special period; therefore, our priority is safety. We begin the program only with medical approval and assess each expectant mother individually. In our exercises, we base our approach on the APPI method, combining breathing and controlled strengthening to prepare a fully personalized, three-dimensional plan.

Every session is conducted under the supervision of our physiotherapist; the comfort of the mother and baby is always the priority. Our aim is to support you in spending this precious period as pain-free, balanced and strong as possible.