Pre & Post Natal
Arguably the most important time in our life to prioritize health, strength, function and connection. Our Prenatal & Postnatal Pilates programming is purposefully designed to support every stage of pregnancy. Grounded in Physical Therapy and functional movement, classes and privates focus on building strength and mobility specific to the physical changes that take place throughout pregnancy and postpartum.
Please reach out to hello@gooddaypilates.com if you have any specific questions related to our pre/post natal policies or programming.
Good Bubs
Bring your own baby. Build strength while bonding with your bub. Suitable for Moms, Dads or any special people.
Feel strong.
Note: No strollers in BK Heights or Soho due to stairs. We have space for strollers in Williamsburg only.
Good Mama
Our signature pre/post natal class is suitable for every stage of pregnancy and post-birth recovery. Classes are educational and community-driven to help prepare for the physical changes and demands accompanying pregnancy, birth, and postpartum healing.
Private & Focus Sessions
Establish goals and assess how the body is moving in a 1:1 or semi-private environment. These offerings can be tailored to any specific needs including rehab for diastasis recti or pelvic floor. We recommend private sessions for anyone who is brand new to Pilates or for those returning to Pilates after pregnancy.
Policies
Pregnant < 20 weeks
You are able to take all classes on the schedule until 20 weeks.
Benefits:
Pelvic floor strength
Core strength
Maintaining fitness and strength levels
*We encourage you to listen to your body and go slow if needed, as many experience sickness and fatigue during this time.
Pregnant < 20 weeks
Good Mama, Good Recovery, Focus 1:3, Privates
Benefits:
Classes specifically designed around pre and post natal changes eg. postural changes, ligament laxity, increased demand on the core muscles.
Exercises that are functional to pregnancy avoiding anything that is unsafe or going to increase risk of pain and injury
Connecting and forming community with other pre and post natal people
Education about exercise during pregnancy
Post Natal > 6weeks
or when cleared by ob/gyn
Good Bubs, Good Mama, Focus 1:3 and privates
Benefits:
A gradual return to exercise is important post natal to help healing and reduce injury no matter what type of birth you experienced
Connection with other post natal people
Exercise with your baby
Pelvic floor and core rehabilitation
Building strength for functional activities such as lifting baby & feeding baby
*once you feel able, you are able to take all classes, this timeline will differ for everyone depending on how you feel