Avoid lying on your after the first trimester or extended periods of time.
Attain and maintain physical strength conservatively, without putting stress on the ligamentious and connective tissue structure.
Use controlled movements and be aware of the effects of postural changes during pregnancy.
Take precautions to prevent lower-back pain.
Avoid over-stretching that could cause long-term joint instability.
Note that hormonal changes effect muscular and connective tissue.
Slower movements to allow for changes in balance and center of gravity.
Secession of exercise that causes dizziness, nausea, and shortness of breath or pain.
Correct breath control.
Consult your doctor before you begin Pilates or continue with it.

Pregnancy Pilates

Pre Natal, Pregnancy

Pilates, San Diego Expectant Mother’s Choice! We are very excited to offer our expertly designed Pre-natal Pilates Program. Director Marshall Eklund M.A. along with Instructor Trainer and recent mother, Alyssa Jones, has designed this amazing new pre- and post-natal program using their combined knowledge, real experience and painstaking care. The program focuses on:

Fitness Maintenance
Faster Post-Partum Recovery
Reduction of Pregnancy associated back pain
Preparation for physical demands of motherhood.

New Prenatal Semi-Privates:

Tue/Thur 6 p.m. & Sat 11 a.m.

These highly effective semi-private sessions are held in groups of 1-4 expectant mothers utilizing the full range of pilates equipment including versatile Reformers, Cadillacs, Pilates Chairs and small equipment. Prenatal Pilates

Pilates, the Perfectly Designed Program for Expectant Mothers

For safety and efficacy, our Pilates pregnancy program follows the latest pre-natal research and guidelines from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Our scientifically designed Pilates pregnancy program takes into account hormonal changes, biomechanical shifts, and normal changes in strength and flexibility from pregnancy.

Fitness Maintenance: our sessions are designed for women who desire to maintain a level of physical fitness during their pregnancy. Emphasis is placed on the mother and developing baby’s health. The program is focused on maintain physical strength, a key component to maintain proper alignment and reduction of pain. The sessions monitor the changes in pelvic alignment, thus maintaining biomechanical integrity.
Faster Post-Partum Recovery: Our methodology of Pilates training makes it an obvious choice for expectant mothers. Our program gives great attention to the transverse abdominis and pelvic floor. These are the muscles that make up the support system of the front and bottom of the inner-core unit. The pressure of the growing baby affects these muscles. Our program’s heavy emphasis on transverse and pelvic floor engagement enables mothers to regain control of these muscle groups after birth. The result is a slimmer, stronger body, ready to resume life and take on the demands of motherhood.
Reduction of Pregnancy associated back pain: One of the major priorities of our pre-natal Pilates program is to train the mother to prevent some of the problematic physical challenges of pregnancy. Frequently, the normal shifting of the pelvis can cause a tightening of the lumbar back muscles and stretching and weakening of the abdominal muscles. This combination often creates mild to strong back pain. To alleviate this common discomfort, mothers will be taught how to contract appropriate muscles, creating appropriate posture and relieving back discomfort.
Preparation for physical demands of motherhood. Suddenly that little bundle of joy will feel like a ship anchor. Mothers will soon be carrying 5-20 lb of baby and baby paraphernalia. This is not only exhausting for the mother but also dangerous for the mother and baby. Our goal is to teach mothers the proper way to keep their bodies strong, happy and healthy. It is critical to develop upper back strength, core strength, and shoulder joint strength—all necissary to keep the mother healthy while attending to a newborn child.