Ocean Wave Pilates antenatal and postnatal pregnancy programmes

Being pregnant doesn’t mean you have to stop exercising!  Millions of women around the world have discovered the numerous benefits of practicing the Pilates method during and after pregnancy. 

Because Pilates exercises are non-impact and focus on the muscles of the lower abdominals and pelvic floor, many women find practicing Pilates during their second and third trimesters of pregnancy particularly beneficial.  After having a baby, the Pilates method is well known for effectively repairing abdominal weakness or separation (diastasis recti) and regaining a strong pelvic floor.

Our proven Antenatal Pregnancy Programme is designed to strengthen and stabilize from the inside out, perfect after the 14^th week of a well-established pregnancy.  The Antenatal Pregnancy Programme is practiced during our regularly scheduled small group equipment studio sessions.  Class size is always limited to 4 clients working with 2 certified instructors, so you are guaranteed a 1:2 teacher-to-client ratio in every session.  Each individual client is working on her own customised programme, so clients are never expected to 'follow the group' or attempt something that might be inappropriate or too strenuous.

Our Postnatal Pregnancy Programme is also practiced during small group equipment studio sessions and focuses on strengthening the abdominal wall and pelvic floor.  12 weeks after natural childbirth or a caesarean section, certain movements from the traditional Pilates repertoire should be avoided until the body has had sufficient time to recover and repair.  Our Postnatal Pregnancy Programme is also catered to each individual, allowing the client to work towards her specific goals in a safe and controlled environment. 

Small group equipment sessions don’t run in courses, so you are free to start at anytime.  5 sessions in our classical Pilates equipment studio will cost you £95 (that’s just £19 per session).  Once purchased, you are free to use these 5 sessions at your own convenience... they don't expire until 3 full months after the purchase date. 

Those interested in either Antenatal or Postnatal Pregnancy Programmes are welcome to join any of our regularly scheduled small group equipment sessions after first attending an initial, introductory private session with one of our instructors.

The full schedule of small group equipment studio sessions is available here:

To find out more about getting started, please visit our ‘Join Now’ page