Pre-natal/ Post-natal fitness

There are many urban myths surrounding exercise and pregnancy which can leave you feeling nervous about exercising and making you less likely to exercise which is one of the worst things you can do if you are in a normal, low risk pregnancy.

Given the correct guidelines and right environment exercise is fantastic for preparing you for birth, alowing you to feel in control and can aid a quicker recovery after birth back to normal fitness levels. Benefits include:

• Improved core strength to maintian good posture reduce possibility of back pain during and after pregnancy as your shape changes.
• Can help reduce pregnancy symptoms such as swollen ankles, nausea
• Gives you a sense of well being
• Help with healthy pregnancy weight gain
• Helps reduce stress and tension whichis great for your and baby
• Prepare your body for the birth
• Strengthened pelvic floor which can prevent stress incontinence during and after pregnancy.

Your body is an awesome thing and does truely amazing things during pregancy and birth, but it is important to give it a helping hand, fully prepare to give yourself, and your baby, the best possible birth and post birth recovery. You wouldn't run a marathon without preparing for it...