“I decided to take up Pilates again when I was 2 months pregnant, having had a 3 year break from Pilates. The main reason
was to strengthen my core such that my back injury would not flair up during pregnancy. I thoroughly enjoyed getting back into Pilates and it seemed that my body recognized the exercise regime. I wished that I had taken it up sooner again to help recover from a long term back injury. During pregnancy Pilates really helped improve my posture and strengthen my core and back muscles, so that I had no problems carrying the weight and had no restrictions in my movements. I was lucky to have a fast and easy delivery and I do credit Pilates (which I practiced up to 4 days before giving birth) at least partly for that. Taking up Pilates again 2 months after my son Yannick was born helped me strengthen my pelvic floor and get back in shape very quickly. I can definitely recommend it pre and post natal!” –Nicola Owen
