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Pregnancy & after birth

Prenatal & Postnatal Pilates
in Chapel Hill

Reformer Pilates that changes with your body, in small classes where your instructor knows where you are in your pregnancy or recovery.

DURING PREGNANCY

Keep practicing, with care

Reformer springs can support your body as well as challenge it, which makes the reformer a good fit for many pregnant clients. Your instructor adapts positions, range and resistance as your pregnancy progresses, for example by limiting time lying flat on your back later on.

How you join depends on your history:

You already practice Pilates

You are welcome to continue in our open-level group classes with modifications. Tell your instructor you're pregnant before each class begins.

You're new to Pilates, or in your third trimester

Contact us before you book. We usually recommend starting with private sessions, so your instructor can build a practice around you.

Before you start: check with your OB, midwife or healthcare provider before beginning or continuing any exercise program during pregnancy, and follow their guidance over ours.

AFTER BIRTH

Rebuild at your pace

Your body has done a lot. Once your healthcare provider clears you for exercise, Pilates can help you reconnect with your breath and deep core, then rebuild strength step by step.

  1. Get clearance. Wait until your provider clears you for exercise. Recovery after a cesarean birth often takes longer.
  2. Start with breath and core connection. A private session lets your instructor check how your core and pelvic floor respond before adding load.
  3. Build back to group classes. When you feel ready, join open-level classes. Small groups mean your instructor keeps adjusting for you.

If you have diastasis recti, pelvic floor symptoms or pain, tell us before your first session. A pelvic floor physical therapist is a valuable partner alongside Pilates.

WAYS TO START

Choose how you begin

Private Session

$95

50 minutes

A single one-on-one session whenever you need a check-in.

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Intro 3-Pack

$75

3 group classes, new clients

For clients with a steady Pilates practice who are cleared to join group classes.

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COMMON QUESTIONS

Prenatal & postnatal questions

Often yes, with your healthcare provider's approval. Please contact us before booking. We recommend beginning with private sessions, so your instructor can teach the reformer safely and set up each exercise for your stage of pregnancy.

Once your healthcare provider clears you for exercise. That timing differs for everyone, and recovery from a cesarean birth often takes longer. Starting with a private session lets us meet you where you are.

Our group classes are open level, and instructors modify for pregnancy inside every class. Classes stay small, so your instructor can keep an eye on you throughout. For a fully tailored plan, private sessions are the best fit.

Tell your instructor how far along you are, or how long ago you gave birth, before class begins. Also mention any pain, dizziness, pelvic floor symptoms or restrictions from your provider. Stop and let your instructor know if anything feels wrong during class.

Talk to us first

Tell us where you are in your pregnancy or recovery, and we'll suggest the right way to start.

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