Pilates during pregnancy – What should I consider?
In some corners of the internet you can read rumors that Pilates should not be practiced during pregnancy. However, this is not true. Pilates is not harmful to the health of either the child or the mother during pregnancy, on the contrary, it is even advisable for the expectant mother.
How can Pilates help the expectant mother? Studies have shown that Pilates trains those muscles that are particularly stressed during pregnancy: Back, abdomen and pelvic floor. Pilates trains exactly these muscles.
The pregnant woman quickly gains body weight, which of course is not evenly distributed. Pilates strengthens the back and helps the mother to compensate for this strain. Strengthened pelvic floor muscles help to hold the growing child and the pelvic organs such as the bladder and uterus.
Strengthened pelvic floor and abdominal muscles also make the birth of the child easier and less complicated. Of course, there are also some aspects that should be considered. Train only when you feel fit and comfortable and don’t develop false ambitions during training.
In case of doubt, consult your doctor of confidence. Since every pregnancy is individual, he can best decide what is most beneficial to your health and that of your child.
