Pregnancy Pilates and Yoga

[Silver Bell]

Help... should probably ask my OB this question but thought I would throw it out there to see if anyone has gone/going through this...

Before my 3 miscarriages I used to be very active, 6-10km runs, personal training 4-5 times a week, cross trainer almost everyday for an hour... then I had my first miscarriage, was told to slow down on the exercise to cut out the running and drop to cross trainer only on the days I wasn't seeing my personal trainer... then I had another miscarriage... was told to stop completely.... only walking..... nothing that build my heart rate up etc... then had my third so have been to scared to do anything with this pregnancy....

So here I am today... I keep hearing how good Pilates and yoga are for you during pregnancy and can help with natural labour etc. (I used to do Pilates on the machines years ago) I went for my first long walk on the weekend and it felt great, lots of uphill stairs which probably wasn’t good but DH was there pushing me up to help take pressure off.... I have also booked in for pregnancy pilates and think I might do some pregnancy yoga later on to work on breathing techniques etc...

am I biting off more then I should.... ? Anyone else go through this?

[RhiChiChi]

I have a history of recurrent miscarriage and stopped all personal training but have kept up yoga. I did change to a general/easier class bc before I was doing an advanced class. I don't do any inversions though but can do all other poses. I'd see if you can do a trial class of either pilates or yoga and see how you go. I am sure either would be fine and like any exercise in pg you just take it a little easier and if it is uncomfortable stop and tell the instructor so they can give u a variation of the pose

[lady_neon]

I'm starting yoga this weekend. The instructor said best time to start is between 12 - 16 weeks. I have a beginners/pregnancy only class and am attending casual to see if I like it first.

I'm not sure why they say no yoga in first trimester.

What city are you in? If you like I can pass on the details for the class I am going to.

[Silver Bell]

Thanks girls, I am in SA, I have found a place that deals specially in Yoga for pregnant women and you can start anytime so I want to do the Pilates first then move onto yoga when I find it too hard to get on the machines.... just need to confirm with my OB first... since I have been more active my baby boy is less active so a little concerned... my dancer seems to be sleeping a lot more now... so a little concerned something is wrong...

[lady_neon]

Oh hun I'm sure everything's ok

[LuluHB]

Try not to worry Silverbell (ha ha I know). I've found this little one has been incredibly active throughout, but will then throw in a couple of quiet days - usually corresponding to when I've been running around a bit too much. At 22 weeks there is still a ton of room in there for your little man to do his backflips without really too much of an impact on you.

If you're really worried, why don't you go and get a scan just to set your mind at ease. Having had a few scares myself I really think listening to your body is the very best thing you can do, and if you have concerned get them checked out. The worst that will happen is you'll feel a bit of a goose for stressing when nothing is wrong, and I don't know about you, but I can do goose pretty well ;-)

[Nai]

I did preg Pilates and it was all mat and band work, no machines so check out what they are using and see how you feel about it.

[Silver Bell]

Try not to worry Silverbell (ha ha I know). I've found this little one has been incredibly active throughout, but will then throw in a couple of quiet days - usually corresponding to when I've been running around a bit too much. At 22 weeks there is still a ton of room in there for your little man to do his backflips without really too much of an impact on you.

If you're really worried, why don't you go and get a scan just to set your mind at ease. Having had a few scares myself I really think listening to your body is the very best thing you can do, and if you have concerned get them checked out. The worst that will happen is you'll feel a bit of a goose for stressing when nothing is wrong, and I don't know about you, but I can do goose pretty well ;-)

Thanks LuluHB... I rang my OB and he wants me to come in for a scan just to be on the safe side, I guess sitting for the next two weeks for my next appointment worrying is worse then just going ahead and getting a scan done... I am sure everything is fine but better to be safe then sorry...