Pilates for Pregnancy

Celebrate the changes that you'll undergo during this special time and learn ways to help your body support your growing baby. I've completed specialty training for physical therapists targeting safe exercise for prenatal/postnatal women. Pilates exercise is safe to perform during pregnancy and is excellent for keeping the body strong and the back supple as the baby grows. Modifications are made to accommodate safe exercise such as restricting the supine position (lying on your back) as your pregnancy progresses, to avoid blood flow restriction to your baby. Stretches are performed gently to avoid tearing ligaments already lax from increased pregnancy hormone secretion. You'll learn how to activate your pelvic floor and safely stretch and strengthen your body to reduce back pain, improve posture, facilitate an easier delivery, and decrease your recovery time after giving birth. Having had both a C-Section and a VBAC (vaginal birth after cesearean), I understand firsthand the demands the body is put under with childbirth. I've also experienced and want to share the power of Pilates to get you back in shape and feeling great. If pregnant, Pilates with Teresa requires a doctor's note clearing you for Pilates exercise.

"Doing Pilates with Teresa is THE reason I am well today"
~ Laurie Lee Uhler,  Los Altos