Postnatal Pilates: 4th Trimester Core Strengthening program

Please note: this is included in the Prenatal/Postnatal Training Course so if you are looking for guidance on the entire perinatal period or are an instructor looking for a CPD course, that is the course for you. Otherwise, this is an excellent postnatal healing programme. Postnatal exercise is so beneficial for mother and baby, but it must be safe, effective and appropriate.

There are some exercises that can help you heal and others that will have a negative effect and delay your progress. You need to know which will be helpful and which you should avoid. There is a ton of contradictory advice out there but this course is based on my own UK level 3 training and the latest evidence from the research I have undertaken.

It is very safe and can be started immediately after giving birth. This programme offers the following benefitsHelps heals a diastasis recti and close the gapHelps heal the pelvic floor and improve issues such as stress incontinenceHelps the uterus return to normal sizeStrengthens the deep core abdominal muscles which will alleviate any back problems you may have sufferedImproves your posture which will have been affected during pregnancyHelps you get back into shape so improves self-esteemExercises helps improve mood and promotes a good nights sleepThis course consists ofA preparation phase to help you begin the healing process and put you in touch with your core muscles to aid recovery from the inside outTen progressive exercises to strengthen the core, tone the abdominal muscles and flatten the bellyValuable resources accompany each section to help you understand what is happening to your body post-partum and quizzes to help your understanding. Topics includePost-natal changesBenefits for you and babyRisks and contraindicationsRecommended exercise and the all-important types you should avoidInformation on diastasis recti and the role of the coreNutrition & weight lossPost natal check up checklistMany clients have found that their abdominals are in better shape after this programme than they were pre-pregnancy.

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