Istanbul Gelisim University - Risk of reflux in pregnant pilates

Risk of reflux in pregnant pilates

Physiotherapist Çağıl Ertürk stating that pilates is a healthy and painless sport, said: “Pregnant women who work with spine movements, as well as arms and legs, may experience pregnancy disorders such as dizziness, nausea, reflux, shortness of breath and hypotension, so a personalized pilates program is required.”

Stating that women usually apply to pilates classes without medical guidance, Çağıl Ertürk, a physiotherapist at Istanbul Gelişim University, said: “Absolute risk factors for exercise should be screened in pregnant women by pilates practitioners and customized pilates programs should be designed for medically appropriate pregnant women.”

ATTENTION TO EXERCISES ON SPINE

Indicating that obstetricians recommend to leave the exercise from the supine position for pregnant women from the 13th week, Erturk added: “In addition to spine movements, pregnant women who work with arms and legs may experience pregnancy disorders such as dizziness, nausea, reflux, shortness of breath and hypotension.”

“FURTHER STUDIES NEEDED”

Emphasizing that the most reported physical benefit of pilates is the increase in pelvic floor strength, Ertürk continued: “There is new evidence to support the role of exercise in the prevention of urinary incontinence, but taking inti consideration that pilates is a popular physical activity chosen by pregnant women, further studies are needed to prove the safety and effectiveness of this exercise in pregnancy.”

BREATHING HABITS IN PREGNANCY

Stating that breathing habits during pregnancy, help women to manage pain during birth, Çağıl Ertürk added: "during the second stage of labor spontaneous or involuntary pressure occurs".