pilates...do I tell instructor yet?

jenandsean122110

I am 6 weeks 3 days I believe but I have yet to have my first appointment (its this Thursday) I found out last Thursday through a blood test and at home test that I am pregnant. We havent told our family yet so I feel weird telling my pilates instructor first but I also dont want to hurt the baby or myself. Any suggestions on what to do?

 

 

purplepeanut6

do you know her outside of pilates? If not, I would tell her. If your nervous she might tell someone you know then I wouldnt and know yourself what feels ok and what doesnt 

synchrosally

I would. She might have suggestions for adaptations you may want to do. I just told my massage therapist because I needed to reschedule my appointment (for another reason) but we aren't telling family for a while yet.

SparkleK

The baby is below your pubic bone until 14 weeks, so there really aren't any adaptions that need to be done quite yet.

I do a workout (Pure Barre) that requires a doctor's note to attend when pregnant.  I obtained the doctor's note at my first appointment, but won't turn it in and out myself until towards the end of my first tri.

phdwyfe2013

I would. I told my yoga instructor the next class after I got the bfp (so I was literately 4 weeks) so she could make adjustments if needed. I told my spin instructor last week (9 weeks) so he'd be aware that I'm watching myself. Fortunately both have been good about being low key about any modifications so I doubt anyone in the classes know. 

buggirl72

You need to tell your pilates instructor if you plan on continueing with pilates during your first trimester. It does not matter where your baby is currently located. Certain exercises should not be done during this time. 

amyzen

I am a fitness instructor.  I was told by my doctor that I can continue my intense workouts, but do them at about 75% effort.  I was told that I can continue all exercises on my back until my second trimester.  I already feel uncomfortable doing core exercises, mentally.  I have talked to several instructors that have been pregnant and they say the same thing.   

pixel psd

I would tell her, who knows what twists and bends could hurt your little bean?

Drea926

I told my yoga instructor immediately as well. I was really glad I did too because she gave me some helpful modifications and now I can practice worry-free. :-)

naa855

Tell her!  Your ligaments are all looser during pregnancy, even this early, so even though you may not be risking injuring the baby, you're risking injuring yourself if some positions aren't modified.