Pregnancy throws you a lot of curveballs (perhaps the biggest understatement of the century!). From switching up your skincare (bye-bye, retinol) and limiting your caffeine intake to the fluctuating mind-achingly bouts of tiredness you might experience during the first and third trimesters (hello daytime naps). Growing a baby can also take its toll on your exercise routine. Which, as a long-time lover of low-impact exercise, is why I wanted to know if it is safe to do Reformer Pilates while pregnant.
“Moderate intensity exercise is beneficial during pregnancy,” confirms Ian Scudamore, consultant obstetrician and vice president of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. “If you regularly exercised prior to pregnancy, so long as it feels comfortable, keep going!". According to Scudamore, maintaining the level of physical activity that is usual for you can help your body "adapt to the changes" brought on by pregnancy. But does Reformer Pilates fall into this bracket?
