In my quest to bag all the “Ates” I’ve uncovered another one. Mamalates. This “Ates” is all about getting mothers into shape after having a baby. Pilates and crèche combined 
The idea is to get post-partum mothers get back into shape as quickly as possible after having their baby. I have to say it’s a great idea and one that I recommend to all my Pilates mothers to be.
The quicker (after you’ve been cleared to exercise by your health professional) you get back to Pilates Class the better. The problem I’ve found is that most of my Pilates clients have good intentions and say they’ll return as quickly as possible after the birth few ever do.
New baby and new responsibility conspire to leave them short of time. They usually come back to class eventually but often leave it a year or two.
That’s a pity because I know from experience if they were to have come straight back to class they would regain their pre pregnancy weight and shape very quickly. Leave it a year or to and it takes much much longer.
Bottom line if your pregnant and do Pilates get back to it as soon as you can. After all you’re worth it aren’t you?
Robert Bartram
(Pilates Instructor)
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Hi Robert- Thanks for your interest in my pilates based program!
ONE thing that is very unique to mamalates is that it is VERY educational and safe for new moms. Consider it proper birth recovery. Have you ever noticed how most postpartum Pilates programs/DVD’s have a new mom of 6 weeks postpartum jacking her neck up by performing the HUNDREDS as a WARM UP? OUCH! As new moms in almost constant fexion, lacking proper shoulder girdle stabilization (Or awareness!- especially after a C-section) our upper traps and necks are over firing constantly. The last thing we need is to EXERCISE this way! I suggest simple modifications that can actually recruit your transversus more! Place a small ball or pillow under your head- no need to lift it! If you MUST do single leg kick, keep your legs high to prevent increasing your low back pain that you are probably experiencing as new mom. And above all, PLEASE, invite your pelvic floor into each and every exercise? It’s all in my DVD and complete kit and you can sample it on youtube. Thanks Robert!