As a fitness
professional
working with mums,
it is important that
you check to ensure
you are prescribing
the right exercise.
Doctor’s approval:
•
If your client’s baby is under six
weeks old they should not be
training with you yet. Longer for
a caesarean birth and they MUST
have doctors clearance.
off slowly. It’s important to create
an environment where they will
tell you if something doesn’t feel
right or they experience a leaking,
dragging or heavy sensation.
•
Complications:
•
Ask your client if there were any
complications during pregnancy
and/or delivery that you need to be
aware of.
Pelvic floor:
•
Even if your client has had a
caesarean delivery, please advise
them that they have still carried
the weight of their baby on their PF
throughout their pregnancy.
•
•
If they are keen to up the intensity, you
need to monitor their pelvic floor and
see how they go. This is a good
opportunity to suggest seeing a women’s
health physio to find out exactly what is
happening on the inside.
•
Absolutely no running or jumping in
this situation until they have seen a
specialist.
Transverse abdominals:
Some clients will be aware of their
transversus abdominis and some will not.
Awareness
• Ask your client where they learnt
about their TA, for example Pilates
or physio?
• Explain