{"id":3519,"date":"2024-06-26T20:41:03","date_gmt":"2024-06-26T20:41:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/integrativa.pt\/?p=3519"},"modified":"2025-10-07T14:26:20","modified_gmt":"2025-10-07T14:26:20","slug":"clinical-pilates-the-key-to-a-healthy-pregnancy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/integrativa.pt\/en\/pilates-clinico-a-chave-para-uma-gravidez-saudavel\/","title":{"rendered":"Clinical Pilates: The key to a healthy pregnancy"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Pregnancy brings with it a series of hormonal changes that affect connective tissue, making it more extensible and allowing for greater joint movements. Although this increase in flexibility may seem beneficial, in reality it is necessary to limit exaggerated movements of the joints, with the spine being the area of the body most affected. In this context, Clinical Pilates emerges as an effective solution for promoting a healthy and comfortable pregnancy.<\/p>\n

Postural challenges in pregnancy<\/strong><\/p>\n

During pregnancy, a woman's spine undergoes a series of postural changes due to the increase in breasts, uterus and abdominal circumference, as well as weight gain. These factors can lead to pain, with lumbar and\/or pelvic pain being the most common. Women with postural changes prior to pregnancy are more prone to pain during pregnancy and in the postpartum period.<\/p>\n

Benefits of Clinical Pilates<\/strong><\/p>\n

It is recommended that pregnant women keep physically active. Clinical Pilates allows pregnant women to recognise their new posture and adapt biomechanically, minimising back pain. It also improves muscular endurance and flexibility, reducing the overload on the lumbar muscles.<\/p>\n

Advantages of Clinical Pilates during pregnancy<\/strong><\/p>\n

The benefits of Clinical Pilates include strengthening the abdominal and pelvic floor muscles, which helps to improve posture and reduce pressure on the spine. Other benefits include:<\/p>\n