Crybaby Pilates at Physio Effect
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Check out this video for a demonstration of Postnatal Pilates rehab exercises:
Post Natal Pilates Exercise Demo
Crybaby PILATES Class
This is our very popular Postnatal Rehab class which you can begin from 6 weeks postpartum if you had a straightforward vaginal delivery and around 8 weeks after a C-section or assisted vaginal delivery/any other complications - dependent on healing timeframes which can be determined following your physiotherapy appointment.
The class is designed to help heal and strengthen muscles affected after pregnancy and delivery such as your pelvic floor and core muscles. This class can also help manage back pain, pelvic girdle pain, improve continence and address abdominal separation (diastasis recti). The added bonus is you are welcome to bring your (pre-crawling) baby along to the class while you exercise. The classes run over a 6 week block.
CLICK HERE to read our blog on safely returning to exercise after pregnancy and register to access a FREE 30 minute post-natal Pilate class.
How do I get started?
If you are starting our classes for the first time since having your baby, you will be required to have a Postnatal Physiotherapy Appointment with one of our Women’s Health physiotherapists (or a postnatal physiotherapy assessment elsewhere with a subsequent report or referral sent to us).This can be booked from 6 weeks postpartum. During this appointment you will be able to discuss your pregnancy, type of delivery and set some goals you’d like to achieve after having your baby.
When are the classes?
We currently have classes every Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10:45am and 12PM and are taught by physiotherapist, Mariam Kilpatrick.
Please contact us if you would like to be placed on our waiting list for an upcoming block and specify your class day/time preference.
Upcoming block dates for 2024:
28th/29th Aug - 2nd/3rd Oct (FULLY BOOKED)
9th/10th Oct - 13th/14th Nov
20/21st Nov - 18th/19th Dec (5 week block only due to Christmas holidays)
How much does it cost?
Postnatal Physiotherapy Appointment (up to 1 hour): £90
Crybaby Pilates 6-week block: £75 (6 x 1 hour classes running weekly for 6 weeks)
Up until what age can I bring my baby?
You are welcome to bring your baby up until they are able to crawl (which can be different for every baby, of course!). Otherwise you may find it difficult to do your Pilates exercises!
“This is a great class of which I did 2 blocks after the birth of my daughter (having a grade 3 tear). Mariam is a trained physiotherapist who adjusts the exercises to individual needs. The size of the groups are small enough to receive individual attention and it’s very relaxed if you need to stop and breastfeed your baby (which I needed to do most sessions). This is a must class for regaining post-birth core strength and recommending this to all my pregnant friends. ”
You have the right to breastfeed anywhere, however, if you would like a private space, please do ask and, if available, we will provide one.
