Pre & Postnatal
Pregnancy-safe pilates, trimester programmes, postnatal recovery.
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- 2026
Editorial in Pre & Postnatal
Most-recently-published first.
Diastasis Recti Recovery with Pilates: A UK Postnatal Guide
Diastasis recti — the abdominal separation that affects roughly 60% of women in late pregnancy — is one of the most evidence-supported indications for postnatal pilates. Standard crunches can make it worse; properly programmed pilates closes the gap. Here's the UK guide: what to look for, 12-16 week pathway, when to seek physio first.
Pilates During Pregnancy: A UK Trimester-by-Trimester Guide
Prenatal pilates isn't regular pilates done more gently — it's a different discipline with its own qualifications, modifications, and evidence base. A UK trimester-by-trimester guide covering APPI/Body Control credentials, what's safe each trimester, and how to choose a studio.
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