3rd Trimester

3rd Trimester

This series of videos is ideal for 3rd trimester (week 28 until birth)! You are now in the homestretch of pregnancy and although things are getting uncomfortable and harder to maneuver, it has never been so important to keep moving and exercising. We will focus on keeping mobile and strong in this trimester as well as slowing down the pace when needed and listening to your body. We are focusing now on preparing your mind and body for having an amazing labor and birth so you will see the workouts reflect that. Please watch the 3rd trimester intro video and birth prep video to learn more about the goals and considerations for this trimester.

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3rd Trimester
  • 3rd Trimester Introduction + Considerations

    In this 3rd trimester video we will cover things to be aware of as we move closer to birth. This includes fatigue, SI Joint and Pubic Symphysis pain, and also some weird things to be aware of. We will go over some reminders of prevention building on what we learned in 2nd trimester.

  • Birth Prep

    In this birth prep video, I will start by going over multiple strategies that can help. For example did you know oxytocin and adrenaline cannot coexist? I speak about this and what you can do to set yourself up for success and keep that birth hormone flowing. We will also talk about birth positio...

  • Labor and Birth Positions

    This video will go over positions to practice now to get baby into a good position before birth and positions to have in your back pocket for an active labor and birth. I show many different options as not every position will work for you. It might feel good now but during labor it may not. These...

  • Breathing and Rib Mobility - Week 28

    The focus is on the breath and rib mobility in this class. In third trimester, these exercises are important to practice everyday. As the baby grows, they can start to compress the lungs and the diaphragm making it harder to breath which makes getting into a deep breathing pattern so important. B...

  • Making Room in your Pelvis for Birth - Week 29

    Focus on this class is on the pelvis, pelvic floor and making room in your pelvis for birth. This is so important to take time out of your day, everyday to practice these exercises especially as we get closer to birth. This is a class you can do at any point in your pregnancy, you can even wait t...

  • Tension Release - Week 30

    We will start this class standing with tension release movement and move into footwork, 100 and roll downs standing. Then we move to the mat to release tension and let our bodies move through their full ranges of motion. Don't let the title fool you, we will also challenge our bodies with weights...

  • Stability Ball + Wall Work - Week 31

    In this class, we will do most of the workout with the stability ball on the wall. Using the stability ball on the wall is a great idea for any trimester and post but especially helpful in 3rd trimester as the belly gets bigger and we grow. We start on the Mat with a warm up then move to the wall...

  • Classical Pilates Mat - Week 32

    If you have been missing more of the Classical Pilates Mat work, you will love this class! New and different classical Pilates exercises from the class we did in 2nd trimester. We will start standing and make our way to the Mat for 100, Roll Up and move our way through the work finishing with Leg...

  • Postural Work from the Ground Up - Week 33

    Good posture is the key to everything. Prevention of back pain, hip pain, ab separation and pelvic floor issues is possible. In this video, we start from the ground and work our way up the body. We start with the feet while standing then we make our way to the mat to focus on the hips. From there...

  • Focus on the Breath - Week 34

    In this class, we take time to focus on the breath and really becoming in tune with our bodies as we move. We start on the stability ball to warm up then make our way to the mat. We focus a lot on mobilizing the hips and spine and finish with a meditation/relaxation. This class felt really great ...

  • Hip Release - Week 35

    In this video we work on hip release which focuses on the adductors and the pelvic floor. As we get closer to labor and birth it's important to keep moving this area as well as slowing down the pace. Make sure you are listening to your body, taking breaks, and getting water when needed. I have al...

  • Stability Ball Work - Week 36

    The stability ball will become your best friend in these last few weeks if it isn't already! Make sure your hips are always higher than your knees when you are sitting on it, very important for your posture and for the position of your baby. Try to incorporate the ideas on the ball into your dail...

  • Just Keep Moving - Week 37

    As we get closer and closer to birth, it has never been so important to keep the body moving. It doesn't have to be long or 100% effort, but by moving the body and getting the blood circulating we can keep the swelling, aches and pain away. I have found on the days I move and do Pilates even if i...

  • Restorative - Week 38

    We have made it to the end of pregnancy and with it is this nice, slow paced restorative class. We will start and end with meditation and relaxation. Then move through some great exercises you can do in early labor, during contractions and birth. Towards the end, all you may want to do is lie dow...

  • Upright and Mobile - Week 39 +

    This class is a great one to do at the end of pregnancy as it is short and keeps you upright and mobile as we prepare for birth. Everything is uncomfortable right now and the last thing you may want to do is movement, but I assure you that you will feel better after doing some of these exercises....