When’s the Right Time to Start Pilates During Pregnancy?

 Anytime! 

Are you considering adding Prenatal Pilates to your wellness routine? You’re in the right place! Prenatal Pilates is safe, low-impact, and beneficial at any stage of pregnancy—just make sure to check with your healthcare provider before starting, and ensure you have no absolute contraindications. Pilates can provide strength, flexibility, and relief from common pregnancy discomforts, all while preparing your body for labor and delivery.

Why Choose Prenatal Pilates? 

The benefits of Prenatal Pilates are many, and each session in The Empowered Maman program is specially designed to help you stay fit, strong, and balanced throughout your pregnancy. Here are some of the core reasons why pregnant women love Pilates:

 • Core Strength: Build essential core strength safely and effectively to support your growing belly and prepare for postpartum recovery.

 • Labor Preparation: Pilates helps strengthen your pelvic floor muscles and can make a difference in your labor and delivery experience.

 • Increased Flexibility: Pilates gently stretches and tones your muscles, keeping you flexible and reducing stiffness.

 • Eases Muscle Tension: With growing weight and shifting balance, muscle tension is common during pregnancy. Pilates can help relieve this.

 • Alleviates Pregnancy Discomforts: Many pregnant women find relief from common discomforts such as back pain and swelling through regular, gentle Pilates exercises.

Join Our Prenatal Pilates Class at The Empowered Maman 

At The Empowered Maman, we offer specialized Prenatal Pilates classes tailored to meet the unique needs of each trimester. Led by Amandine, who holds CPD credentials in pre- and postnatal Pilates, our classes focus on safe, trimester-specific modifications and a strong foundation in breathing, core stabilization, and gentle movement.

New to Pilates? 

Starting Pilates can feel overwhelming, but the focus on foundational skills—like breathing, core engagement, and stabilization—will help you connect with your body in a new way. Visualizing your core anatomy and learning to control gentle movements will make your prenatal Pilates journey safe and enjoyable. And remember, the key to safe pregnancy workouts is listening to your body, resting when needed, and progressing only when it feels right.

Benefits of Prenatal Pilates at The Empowered Maman 

Joining a specialized Prenatal Pilates program can make all the difference in how you experience pregnancy. Our classes support mindful prenatal movement by building strength, boosting flexibility, and maintaining a balanced posture. We’re here to help every mom-to-be on her journey, from the first trimester to the final push.

Pilates: Your Path to a Strong Mama, Strong Baby 

Every pregnancy is unique, and Prenatal Pilates offers a custom approach to fitness for pregnant women. Pilates supports your body, enhances your pregnancy wellness journey, and can be started at any point during pregnancy—as long as you have your healthcare provider’s approval and feel ready. The Empowered Maman program by Amandine provides expertly designed classes that adapt to each trimester, offering a safe and supportive environment for you and your growing baby.

So, whether you’re new to Pilates for pregnant women or an experienced practitioner, come join us at The Empowered Maman for a Prenatal Pilates class that’s tailored to you!