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Pre and Post-Natal women need to adjust their exercise programmes to make sure they are looking after not only their own health, but that of their baby too. Whilst the baby is growing and developing, exercise programmes need to be tailored to make sure both mum and baby have the safest workout, and this continues after the baby is born. There are many physiological and anatomical changes that occur both pre and post pregnancy and we focus on creating workouts which are not only effective, but safe too.
Postnatal fitness
You could join a class or begin gaining fitness back 6 weeks after a normal birth and 10 weeks after a c-section. These are just guidelines and you always ensure your medical professional has given you the go ahead. Always check your instructor has a relevant fitness qualification as your need are very specific.
Benefits of Postnatal Exercise include:
Socialising with other mums
Improving strength & flexibility
Giving you and baby a healthy activity out of the house
Getting back in shape
Retoning pelvic floor muscles
Spending time on yourself
Alleviating postnatal depression
Correcting your posture, especially if you’re leaning over the cot every night
Improving self esteem and self image
Looking & feeling better
Here are some pelvic floor tips:
When you are weeing, stop momentarily, think about where you are holding and practise holding that feeling when you are not weeing. Imagine you are trying not to break wind. Hold that contraction. Don’t clench your buttocks – as temping as it may be!
There are lots of postnatal fitness classes available, all tailored to suit your need for gentle reintroduction an by qualified instructor who understands your needs postnatally.
Each class could cost between £7-£10 depending on the length of course and tutor.
The Maternity Network vets their therapists by collecting their qualifications and insurance. The Maternity Network takes not responsibility for the treatments or services provided by the therapists listed in this site. We do our best to ensure they are qualified but cannot guarantee this information as they are self employed, working for themselves, not for the Maternity Network. |
