Postnatal Pilates

Something that I am extremely passionate about is encouraging postnatal Mums to begin exercising when they feel ready and in the safest possible way. This is not a time to begin intense exercise such as running, abdominal workouts or weight training, there is plenty of time to get back to that a bit later!

 

Having been through pregnancies myself, I understand the pressures that are put on women to ‘get back into shape’. The focus of my postnatal sessions is to ensure that every woman understands that recovery from birth is not an overnight thing!

I encourage you not to compare yourself with celebrities or women around you who appear to look amazing post birth and have got back into their tight jeans super quick. What's going on inside is the same for you as it is for them during this time of recovery. Every woman will have the same challenges with a new baby and this is where support is so important. You will most certainly get lots of that at Cerisport!

There is much to consider when embarking on an exercise plan in the postnatal time. It will depend on what kind of birth you have had, how you are feeling and how you are coping with your new baby as to when you start back. If you are extremely sleep deprived or have a baby that is unsettled, life can be feeling pretty challenging and forcing yourself to exercise too soon can put you under extra unnecessary stress.

It is most definitely a time to be KIND TO YOURSELF.

What are the benefits of exercising with Ceri during your postnatal time?

  • I help you to regain strength, rehabilitate your body following pregnancy, educate you on appropriate exercise and guide you back to previous activities
  • I help you to stretch out the typically tight muscles you may experience doing the job of Mummy
  • I will teach you a range of progressive exercises considering your level of fitness and any issues you may be dealing with
  • You get the chance to have some me time
  • I help you to understand pelvic floor health and ensure that these muscles are functioning well
  • I support you fully on your journey as a postnatal Mum, help you build confidence in your new body and am here to listen if you need to talk

 

How Ceri works with you

  • I will chat to you to establish where you are in your journey, check your abdominals to see if there are any concerns with diastasis or imbalance within the muscles and discuss any concerns following birth. You will be required to complete a screening form before attending any sessions.

  • We will cover range of exercises that will be tailored to your needs. We work to improve pelvic stability core / pelvic floor health and enable you to be mummy Fit by strengthening the muscle muscles that are challenging your everyday life. We work on stretching out muscles that are typically tight from baby care and help relax and keep your stress hormones at a low level.

  • If you ever have any questions or want any advice I’m always happy to chat and support you.

How do I get in touch with Ceri?


If you are interested in postnatal exercise message Ceri on postnatal@cerisport.co.uk

Views from some of our past Postnatal clients  ...

You really are an amazing teacher, you've helped me to love my body, it's strength and resilience, even after 2 babies!

Kate

I first came to Cerisport about 4 years ago when I was expecting my first baby. The Prenatal Pilates Classes were amazing and helped me to prepare for my first labour. I then returned 6 weeks after giving birth to join the Postnatal Pilates, which were brilliant and so valuable to me. Ceri was fantastic at looking after all of us new Mums. I loved that it was a small group and she always tailor made the exercises to suit us all. Since then I’ve had two more children and each time Ceri has been there to welcome me back with open arms and to support my postnatal care. She’s such a wonderful teacher, I’ve learnt so much from her. Thank you Ceri x

Sarah M

I started prenatal Pilates with Ceri as I was exercising during pregnancy but wanted to do something that was less intense and that I could still do right up until my due date (or in my case, over, my due date!). What I wasn't expecting was that it was going to be hard, relaxing, enjoyable and that everything I had learnt would help me so much in labour. If it wasn't for the class there is no way I would have known how to relax as well as I did and how important or effective my breathing would be during labour.

I couldn't wait to do the postnatal Pilates class (especially as I could take my Son!) and I've made some great friends from it.
Ceri is a fantastic teacher who knows so much at a time when you need it the most!

Kerry