Post Natal Pilates Brisbane

If you’re looking for a fun and safe workout to support you after your pregnancy, then talk to the experienced team at Graceville Physio. We’re located less than 8km from Brisbane CBD, and aim to help you through all stages of life.

During the time you spend pregnant, your body goes through many changes. Knowing how to safely exercise after you’ve had your baby will ensure your body remains strong as you take care of your little one. 

Unlike other postnatal education, we focus on safe exercises for you to practice in our studio or at home. We believe that it is vital to remain active and work on developing your strength after your pregnancy.

 

You’ll experience a combination of:

  • core stability exercises,
  • pelvic floor strengthening,
  • safe stretches and 
  • mobility exercises suitable for post-pregnancy

You can relax knowing you’re in the hands of highly skilled physiotherapists who are also trained pilates instructors. 

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Post Natal Exercises Brisbane – Strengthening Post-Baby Bodies

After giving birth, the emphasis is on gently strengthening your posture and core. We aim to help you achieve optimum body recovery post birth without adding any extra stress to your body.

Following a private consultation and under the guidance of a pregnancy physiotherapist, in our postnatal pilates program you will:

  • Engage in postural correction and strength building exercises
  • Receive advice on feeding and baby carrying postures as well as safe postnatal exercise
  • Build upper body strength to keep up with the increasing weight of your baby
  • Learn exercises to help keep you calm and relaxed while looking after your newborn
  • Learn exercises that you can do with your baby to improve your strength and help your baby progress through their milestones
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The aim is to work on your postural muscles around the lower back and pelvis, which undergo a lot of changes during pregnancy and childbirth.

Post Cesarean Exercises

Women who have given birth via cesarean need different care than those who have given birth vaginally. There are a range of considerations to take into account when recommending exercises and making sure they’re safe for you to complete. 

This is why post-pregnancy pilates can be a great option for returning to exercise after you’ve had a baby, once you’ve had a consultation with a physiotherapist who can reccomned the best course of action. The smooth exercises included are great for strengthening without causing more damage to your body. 

Our trained pregnancy physiotherapists are able to create personalised exercise plans to make sure you’re performing the exercises that are right for you. 

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Post-pregnancy Pilates Classes: A Great Workout For Your Pelvic Floor

Engaging in pilates classes after a baby is a great way to stabilise and strengthen your core muscles and ensure optimal function of your pelvic floor, which can be weakened following a pregnancy. A weak pelvic floor can lead to a range of other issues, so beginning exercises and treatment in this area can really benefit your health long term. 

We also offer specific pelvic floor and women’s health physiotherapy consultations, so if you need further advice, please get in touch.

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When Can I Exercise After Birth?

Under the guidance of a trained pregnancy physiotherapist, and provided all is going well, you can start post-pregnancy pilates and other excercises six-to-eight weeks after giving birth. We also recommend a post-natal review with a Physiotherapist trained in Women’s Health at or after the six week mark to guide you on your return to exercise. 

No matter your background or history with exercise, pilates is a safe, strengthening exercise any time before, during or after your pregnancy. The benefit of a post-natal consultation at Graceville Physio is that you’ll have an exercise program tailored to your needs. Pilates is widely recognised and approved as a very beneficial form of exercise.

As your body will have changed during pregnancy, starting exercise again alongside a pregnancy physio will ensure you get a personalised plan to strengthen your core and pelvic floor muscles. This means you’ll be in a better position to look after both yourself, and your baby.

Next Steps?

If you have just given birth, book in for a consultation with one of our pregnancy physiotherapists and we can tailor a package for your postnatal health. 

To book in for your initial consultation call us on (07) 3278 1186 or make a booking online.

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