Pre/Post Natal

 Pre & Post Natal

Arguably the most important time in our life to prioritize health, strength, function and connection. Our Prenatal & Postnatal Pilates programming is purposefully designed to support every stage of pregnancy. Grounded in Physical Therapy and functional movement, classes and privates focus on building strength and mobility specific to the physical changes that take place throughout pregnancy and postpartum.

Class types

Good Mama & Good Bubs 

Our signature pre/post natal classes are suitable for every stage of pregnancy and post-birth recovery. Classes are educational and community-driven to help prepare for the physical changes and demands accompanying pregnancy, birth, and postpartum healing.

Good Mama: all levels pre/post natal class focused on strength and mobility 

Good Bubs: BYOB (bring your own baby) all levels post natal class incorporating baby into exercises. Suitable for all babies from birth, up to crawling age. Room for stroller parking in studio.

Private classes & Focus classes 

Establish goals and assess how the body is moving in a 1:1 or semi-private environment. These offerings can be tailored to any specific needs including rehab for diastasis recti or pelvic floor. We recommend private sessions for anyone who is brand new to Pilates or for those returning to Pilates after pregnancy.

Policies:

Pregnant <20 weeks

For you:

You are able to take all classes on the schedule until 20 weeks.

Benefits:

  • Pelvic floor strength

  • Core strength

  • Maintaining fitness and strength levels

*We encourage you to listen to your body and go slow if needed, as many experience sickness and fatigue during this time.

Pregnant <20 weeks

For you:

Good Mama, Good Recovery, Focus 1:3, Privates

Benefits:

  • Classes specifically designed around pre and post natal changes eg. postural changes, ligament laxity, increased demand on the core muscles.

  • Exercises that are functional to pregnancy avoiding anything that is unsafe or going to increase risk of pain and injury

  • Connecting and forming commnunity with other pre and post natal people

  • Education about exercise during pregnancy


Post Natal >6weeks or when cleared by ob/gyn

For you:

Good Bubs, Good Mama, Focus 1:3 and privates

Benefits:

  • A gradual return to exercise is important post natal to help healing and reduce injury no matter what type of birth you experienced

  • Connection with other post natal people

  • Exercise with your baby

  • Pelvic floor and core rehabilitation

  • Building strength for functional activities such as lifting baby & feeding baby

*once you feel able, you are able to take all classes, this timeline will differ for everyone depending on how you feel

Please reach out to hello@gooddaypilates.com if you have any specific questions related to our pre/post natal policies or programming.