For the Moms
We believe every pregnant or postpartum woman can benefit from a proactive approach, including thorough musculoskeletal and pelvic floor assessment through regular check-ins for an individualized program to manage all the changes that come along with pregnancy, childbirth and the early postpartum period.
PROGRAM BENEFITS
CORE
Your “core” undergoes the most significant changes during pregnancy. Safe core training during & after pregnancy can prevent & heal many common musculoskeletal complaints.
BALANCE
Promote balanced pelvic, hip, and lower body muscle development for stability and to support weight of baby on joints & shifting center of gravity.
SUPPORT
Each pregnancy is different, allow a physical therapist to guide your unique experience and provide support along the way.
CONFIDENCE
Build your own mind-body connection and understand your bodies needs on a deeper level. Feel confident & empowered in your skin!
MEMBERSHIP INFO
This program addresses the unique needs of the new or expecting mother and builds overall confidence and empowerment.
We believe in continued focus on your postpartum recovery beyond the standard first six weeks, including postpartum guided care through the fourth trimester (twelve weeks) and beyond to combat the postural demands of child care, restore normal function and prior activity level, and achieve fitness goals safely with reduced risk of developing future issues.
Consider For the Moms as your one stop shop for staying fit and healthy during and after your pregnancy, under the guidance of a physical therapist with over a decade of experience in Pilates and maternal care.
“Not only did this address the old injuries and current pain but it helped me stretch and build strength that helped me in labor!”
“It was worth every penny and has become an essential piece of my postpartum self care regime.”
WHAT’S INCLUDED IN MEMBERSHIP
4 customized sessions per month with flexible scheduling which can include a unique combination of:
Comprehensive initial evaluation with a Doctor of Physical Therapy + women’s health specialist
Musculoskeletal and/or Pelvic floor assessment & treatment
Private prenatal or postpartum pilates sessions
Push Prep session
Unlimited, 24/7 communication & support with our providers to answer your questions & concerns
Exclusive access to members-only educational content, workshops, & pop-up classes
25% off discount on all in-studio products
Unique product discounts with our partner affiliations including Kindred Bravely, Nyssa, La Vie, Bao Bei Body & more
FREE e-book for labor & delivery prep
FREE e-book for early postpartum care before your first doctor’s appointment
Complete access to The Pilates Rx mobile app including pre/post natal friendly “at home” pilates classes & home exercise suggestions
“Turns out, I didn't have to suffer through the sciatic pain during pregnancy…”
“…and I'm working towards a stronger core post-baby than I ever had before because I finally have the right guidance.”
SINGLE-VISIT INFO
Address specific pregnancy and postpartum concerns with our signature “drop in” sessions with a Women’s Pelvic Health Physical Therapist.
These individualized sessions go beyond typical childbirth education classes to empower you with hands-on support and real time practice from the experts in the field.
These make a great gift option for the expecting mom!
For more comprehensive and ongoing support we offer our For the Moms membership program.
The Movement: Motherhood Edition
Learn how to safely stay active throughout each trimester of your pregnancy and ask questions about your specific concerns around exercise during pregnancy.
Learn how to safely return to exercise after you deliver
This session will take an individualized look at your body and provide you with the guidance you need to confidently support you and your baby through exercise!
The Push Prep
Get ready for labor and delivery both physically and mentally with our signature push prep session. We will go over birthing essentials like pushing techniques, different birthing positions, the anatomy of the pelvis, fetal alignment, breathwork and how to relax your pelvic floor.
We will also cover useful topics like what to pack for the hospital and what appointments you should set up for postpartum. We believe in being thorough so you feel empowered throughout your birthing experience.
The Prenatal Check Up
The prenatal check up of your dreams—perfect for those feeling overwhelmed by the ever changing symptoms each trimester, who are struggling to do normal daily activities without pain, or as a gift for the first time mom!
This session is designed to address ongoing perinatal concerns, give you a chance to ask questions, and formulate a plan to empower you through pregnancy.
This session may include any of the following, or bring your own unique concerns to the appointment. You got this mama!
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· 1st, 2nd, and 3rd trimester specific guidance and activity modifications
· Education and support for pregnancy related pain such as back pain, groin pain, pubic symphysis pain, hip pain, sciatica, neck pain, arm, and wrist pain
· Diastasis recti assessment with an emphasis on education for prevention or management of current symptoms
· Preventative screening, education and management of symptoms including vaginal heaviness, bulging or pressure, pelvic floor pain, tightness, pain with intercourse, urinary urgency or incontinence, and fecal urgency or incontinence
The Prenatal Healthy Running Check Up
The comprehensive check-in every pregnant runner needs.
Newly pregnant, active women have a lot of questions about what they can and/or should do to continue running and exercising safely. Rightfully so! There’s a lot to consider. Not only for maintaining previous activity, but also things you can do preventatively to avoid common pregnancy concerns.
This session is designed to address any concerns regarding running and strength training, give you a chance to ask questions, and formulate a plan to empower you through pregnancy.
This session may include any of the following, or bring your own unique concerns to the appointment.
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· A thorough movement assessment including running gait analysis and/or deeper look at form on any current strength training routine with education on movement changes that will occur as pregnancy progresses.
· Trimester-by-trimester guidance on running and training modifications that may be needed and are custom to you based on our assessment.
· Education and support for pregnancy-related pain such as back pain, pubic symphysis pain, hip pain, etc. Whether current or preventative.
· Preventative postural screening, education and management of symptoms including heaviness, bulging or pressure, pelvic floor pain or leaking with running or training.
When to come? anytime throughout your pregnancy! It’s never too late.
The Postnatal Check Up
This check up is all about YOU mama!
Perhaps you are still not feeling like yourself after labor and delivery? Are you unsure of how to get back into a regular exercise routine? Do you have questions about your recovery that weren’t addressed at your 6 week follow up?
This session is designed to tackle ongoing postpartum concerns, leaving you a chance to ask questions and formulate a plan to get you feeling like yourself again!
We firmly believe postpartum recovery goes well beyond the “fourth trimester” and want you to feel supported through your full recovery.
This session may include any of the following, or bring your own unique concerns to the appointment.
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· Specific guidance for the fourth trimester (first 12 weeks postpartum) about optimal body healing and restoration
· Postpartum cesarean scar mobility care and perineal soft tissue mobility care
· Education and support for postpartum pain such as back pain, groin pain, pubic symphysis pain, hip pain, sciatica, neck pain, arm, and wrist pain
· Diastasis recti assessment
· Preventative pelvic floor screen for symptoms of prolapse, pelvic floor weakness or tightness, urinary or bowel incontinence, pain with intercourse & more
The Postnatal Return to Run Prep
Detailed guidance and support for moving through the return to run process post-baby. Your body has been through a lot! And returning to impact activity like running is something that should be done in a measured and progressive way.
No one is ready to jump right back into running at 6 weeks postpartum. Even if you’re feeling good and you were strong pre-pregnancy, the tissues in your body are still stretched and healing. Returning to impact too early or without a gradual build of strength can lead to worsening of maternal diagnoses or new onset down the road.
This session is designed to get you confidently moving along our proven return to run progression and back ino safe strength training and sustainable running.
This session may include any of the following, or bring your own unique concerns to the appointment!
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·A thorough movement, posture and breathing assessment appropriate to your current status and how far postpartum you are. If you have already returned to running we may also include a running gait analysis if we deem it safe.
·Specific exercise guidance for the 4th trimester (first 12 weeks postpartum) and what you can/should be doing each week to build toward your ultimate goal of running that is specific to you based on our assessment.
·Education and support for postpartum pain such as back pain, pubic symphysis pain, hip pain, etc.
When to come? We suggest as early as the 6 week mark! But once postpartum always postpartum. We will design our session around where you’re at.
“I’ve struggled with the physical fallout from diastasis recti for several years.”
“Traditional PT did nothing, chiropractic and massage helped but didn’t heal. Then, I began working with The Pilates Rx and I finally found relief. I’m not out of the woods yet, but my core is finally working again!”
