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How Pilates Can Help During Pregnancy
December 22nd, 2009
Here are eight ways Pilates can prepare you for labor and delivery.
by: Tasha Lawton
In This Article
Pilates During Pregnancy
    

  • Pilates brings an awareness of your body and a focus that helps with labor and delivery.
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  • Pilates helps increase lung capacity and even creates more room for the baby within the body.
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  • Pregnant women are more prone to falls and injuries as their centers of gravity shift–Pilates helps promote balance and spatial orientation.
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  •  You don’t need fancy equipment to get the benefits of Pilates–here are a few exercises you can try at home.
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Not only is Pilates a safe exercise to do during pregnancy, it is also designed around eight core principles that benefit pregnant women in particular. Here’s how doing Pilates can help you feel better and stronger as your pregnancy progresses, while also helping you prepare for an easier labor and delivery.


1. Concentration


Doing Pilates helps you learn to focus your mind on exactly what your body is doing and which parts of your body are engaged–a pretty useful skill to have when you’re giving birth. Pilates brings an awareness that helps with labor and prevents injuries because your “quality” of movement is enhanced.


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