Pilates = One Secret To A Strong Motherhood
Let’s be real—growing and delivering a baby is a superhero feat. Whether you’re prepping your body for labour or healing and adjusting in the wild [but wonderful] world of postpartum, one secret weapon stands out and makes you feel amazing: pilates-based rehab.
Pilates is a blend of stretching, strengthening, breathing, and balance that makes your core burn while also making you feel like you’ve just left a girls spa day.
So, roll out your mat mama & mama’s to be, as we share why pilates will become your bodies new best friend!
It’s not just about a cute workout set + good vibes. Pilates is a key form of activity to incorporate when it comes to supporting your body through every stage of pregnancy and beyond.
Prepping for Baby: Prenatal Pilates
During pregnancy, your body is transforming at light speed. Hormones are loosening your joints [hello, relaxin], your center of gravity is shifting, and your abs and pelvic floor are under serious pressure.
Pilates-based rehab exercises help you adapt with strength + mobility.
Core Strength - That Doesn’t Crunch You
Pilates focuses on deep core muscles, like the transverse abdominis—a.k.a. your body’s natural corset. Strengthening this area helps:
support your growing belly
reduces back pain
improves posture [goodbye, waddle!]
sets you up for a smoother labour + delivery
Pelvic Floor Power
Every pilates breath can double as a pelvic floor exercise when done right. By learning how to properly engage and release these muscles, you build the control and strength needed for:
pushing during labour
preventing leakage [common but not normal!]
faster recovery post-birth [vaginal + c-section]
Body Awareness & Breath Work
Pilates teaches you to move mindfully and breathe deeply—skills that come in handy when in the delivery room. Who wouldn’t want more tools for labour?!
After Baby: Postpartum Healing with Pilates
Once the baby is here, your body’s been through alot. Whether you had a vaginal delivery or c-section; your muscles, joints, and tissues are in recovery mode. The right pilates-based rehab can help you:
reconnect your core
rebuild pelvic floor function
ease back pain and stiffness
build postural muscle strength [baby just gets heavier, mama!]
gets those glutes firing
safely return to exercise and daily life
The Core Comeback
Many new moms deal with diastasis recti [that gap in the abs], and jumping back into crunches or high-impact workouts too soon can actually make it worse or prolong healing. Pilates focuses on gentle, effective core activation, guiding your body back to function from the inside out in a way that is safe and comfortable -all while still feeling a good burn!
Posture Patrol
Carrying, nursing, rocking, and cuddling a baby = alot of time hunched forward. Pilates helps undo all that rounding and brings balance back to your spine and shoulders, which your neck and back will thank you for.
Sanity Saver
Even just 20 minutes of mindful movement can shift your mood, lift your energy, and give you a slice of time that’s just for you. That’s not selfish—it’s essential.
Whether you’re prepping for birth or picking up toys with a baby on your hip, Pilates-based rehab is about more than just looking fit—it’s about feeling strong, supported, and in tune with your body through one of life’s biggest transformations.
So go ahead, mama + mama to be, take a deep breath, roll those hips, and find your core with twh’s pilates programs. Your body and your baby will love you for it!
This blog post was written by The Wellness Hub’s chiropractor Dr. Julia Grundy
Frequently asked questions
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As long as you are not high risk or advised to avoid exercise + activities, you can start prenatal pilates anytime throughout your pregnancy.
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Six weeks post partum when cleared by your midwife or obgyn.
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The program is 1-hour, once a week for eight weeks.
Our program is small + intimate and tailored based on an initial assessment therefore the class size is limited to 5 mamas.
Equipment including a mat, sliders, weights, ball, and ring are provided.
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Our pilates rehabilitation program are $35/class in which they can be covered by extended chiropractic health benefits if you are a new or current patient to the clinic. New patients will require an initial chiropractic assessment with Dr. Julia prior to completing the program.
Please check with your insurance plan to confirm your coverage prior to signing up for the program.
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You are more then welcome to bring your little one to our postnatal pilates program!