Hi Julie,
I have been doing Pilates for a couple of years now and really find it
makes a difference in my abilities to sustain midwifery work. I had lots
of SI problems resulting from having kids and carrying them around on my
hip (they were little fatties). I have far fewer problems now and most of
all I just love doing a healthy activity that is for ME. Once you hit
intermediate level you will find it to be a workout that gets you
sweating. I have done a little bit of belly dancing previously and now
have the opportunity to do it the same night as Pilates class. It will be
my Monday Hard Core night! I find the Pilates work relates very well to
childbearing as well. You will strengthen your pelvic floor and be able to
encourage Mums to learn and do simple exercises to help them in pregnancy
and after. Pilates is worth it I think.
Meaghan
At 05:58 PM 1/3/06, you wrote:
Hi all,
I've just started work as a midwife and I think I need some exercise to
strengthen my back, feeling a bit stiff after catching babies in the
shower, bath, floor, birth stool ect. I think it is a sustainability issue
of practice, a good strong back. I don't ever want my physical ability to
dictate how a woman wants to birth. Anyone tried pilates or belly dancing?
Any other good suggestions?
Ta Julie:)
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