If you are a Pilates veteran, it is safe to continue your training until the time you deliver. The body awareness and mental focus that you use to perform Pilates is especially important at this time, so that you can adapt to your changing size, loosening joints, and all the other signs of a normal pregnancy.

A knowledgeable instructor is particularly valuable during pregnancy. S/he will be able to tailor your sessions appropriately for your changing body. As your program may need to evolve more than at other times in your life, this is a good time for more supervised sessions.

Starting any new exercise regimens during pregnancy is generally discouraged, as is Pilates, primarily due to the focus of the movements on the abdominal wall. This very focus, however, makes Pilate the ideal choice for a post-partum routine. The fact that the routines won’t leave you feeling depleted is especially appreciated by new mothers. You can begin your training as soon as your doctor gives you clearance!