Pregnancy is a very special time, the growth and nurturing of a new baby developing inside you.

Many pregnant women want to continue exercise throughout their pregnancy for a variety of reasons:

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maintaining fitness

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preparation for birth

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and hopefully a quicker recovery

At Southcote we aim to educate clients on the adaptations that are needed to support the changing body and developing baby. The focus must definitely change, it is no longer about how many reps you can do, how far you can run, but maintaining current fitness and working on areas that will become weaker as the pregnancy progresses.

Post Natal

9 months on - 9 months off

Give yourself and your body time to return back to it's pre-pregnancy shape. Enjoy your first few weeks with your new baby exercising nothing more than your pelvic floor and walking. Once you've had your GP check (6-8weeks) or after 10 weeks, if you had a c-section, you are now ready to start increasing the exercise.

Again, take it slow, focus on strengthening your back and core and practising good posture with lifting and carrying techniques. Be sure to strengthen the areas that have become weakened during pregnancy and subsequent motherhood.

For more details regarding our pre & post natal services, then please contact us.