Pre and Postnatal

Who is pre and postnatal exercise for? Women who are pregnant and want to stay active to support their pregnancy, birth and prepare for motherhood. Women who want support for core strength prenatally and to identify/ rehabilitate abdominal separation
Who is pre and postnatal exercise for? Women who are pregnant and want to stay active to support their pregnancy, birth and prepare for motherhood. Women who want support for core strength prenatally and to identify/ rehabilitate abdominal separation
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Each exercise session is designed purposefully to support you building strength safely, helping you to feel empowered and ready for birth and We will design the programme to fit into your lifestyle and with your exercise experience in mind.
You’ll receive nutrition guidance to support your energy and nutritional requirements, specific to each trimester. I will always work within my scope of practice and discuss medical referrals to your GP or midwife when needed.
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Pre and Postnatal FAQ’s

  • Exercise is safe for most women during this stage of pregnancy or afterbirth.

    Before starting an exercise programme you will need medical clearance from your midwife or GP at your 6-week check. If you experienced birth complications, or had a cesarean section it usually be 8-12 weeks before you can return to exercise.

    You will complete a PPNPAR-Q(Pre and Postnatal physical activity readiness questionnaire) to screen for conditions that require further medical advice.

    Pre and postnatal exercise has many physical and mental benefits that can help you across pregnancy, during birth and into motherhood. This can include:

    • Helping to maintain a healthy maternal weight and prevention of gestational diabetes.

    • Increased physical preparedness for labour.

    • Improved recovery after birth.

    • Reduced risk of incontinence after birth

    • Rehabilitation of abdominal separation.

    • Maintain and improve your level of fitness.

    • Improves posture, back pain and other aches.

    • Improved sleep and mood.

    • Feeling connected to others.

    In the case that a PPNPAR-Q identifies a condition that may need more support, with your consent, we can complete a medical referral for advice.

    Your GP or midwife can provide further information for adaptations needed for your safety. In some instances, it may not be the right time to start an exercise programme. Your medical team can let you know when it will be safe to return.

  • Pre and postnatal exercise is suitable for all levels of experience.

    If it has been identified that you are safe to start exercising through the PPNPAR-Q (and medical professionals if needed), I will meet you where you are at today to create a safe and effective programme to support you during your pregnancy and beyond.

  • If you have experience such as resistance training or other forms of exercise, we can use your experience to shape your programming. We will need to adapt to your changing body during pregnancy including laxity in ligaments/ tendons, your changing centre of mass and any aches/pains you experience. We can work to maintain your fitness and strength.

    Postpartum, we will need time to support your recovery after your 6 week (or 8-12 for caesarean deliveries) check has identified it is safe for you to return to exercise. We can work towards your pre-pregnancy strength/fitness and look at smashing those PB’s.

  • We can train in your home using my portable equipment. You may want to choose this option based on your childcare needs, comfort or convenience. Alternatively, PureGym members can train with me in Letchworth Garden City.

  • I have sessions available for early mornings, during school hours and some evenings to accommodate the realities of pregnancy and motherhood. Send me a message and we can identify something that will work for you :).

  • Take a look at the prices and support button at the bottom of this page. There’s no motherhood tax here - the cost of training is the same for everyone.

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