by Karan | Feb 4, 2016 |
It’s funny but there aren’t many bring your baby exercise classes in Brighton and not many that combine exercise with postnatal pilates. You would think there would be more! I am sure you have seen pictures of bring your baby exercise classes where they use perfect models for mummy and baby and the image shows both the mum and baby relaxed, smiling and enjoying the class. Well let me tell you that’s not real life! In real life the mum comes in wind swept, exhausted, sleep deprived and in need of a good cuddle! She is armed with toys, blankets, play mats and white noise in the desperate bid to entertain her baby so that it’s possible for this exhausted mama to get a little ME time. When a new mum comes to class, it’s evident that her main concern is that her baby won’t settle. The beauty of my classes are that we are all mums. We have all been in the same situation. So we don’t mind! I make sure the babies are kept warm and have been known to teach the class whilst bottle feeding a baby! All babies cry and one week your baby may be asleep then another week it may be that your child wants more cuddles and attention. Some mums have to breastfeed their little one during the class but whatever happens you will feel a 100 percent better after attending my classes. If you do have to feed during class then I remind you of pelvic floor exercises – you can still do some of the core connection exercises whilst sat feeding. The other...
