# The Pilates Pregnancy

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- Book: [The Pilates Pregnancy](https://www.bookquiver.com/mark-laska/the-pilates-pregnancy) ([The Pilates Pregnancy.md](https://www.bookquiver.com/mark-laska/the-pilates-pregnancy.md))
- Authors: [Mark Laska](https://www.bookquiver.com/mark-laska), [Mari Winsor](https://www.bookquiver.com/mari-winsor)
- Publisher: da_capo_press
- ISBN: 978-07-3820-501-4
- Pages: 1
- Published: 2001-11-08
- Language: en_GB
- Binding: Softcover

## Description

A wonderful conditioning exercise for women of all shapes and sizes, Pilates is now recognized as one of the best overall exercises for the pregnant body as well. A low-impact and relaxing exercise regimen, Pilates doesn't divert blood flow from the growing fetus. As important, Pilates strengthens the abdominal muscles known as the " powerhouse," making it easier for new mothers to recover from childbirth and regain their pre-pregnancy waistline. Working with Dr. Uzzi Reiss, a prominent Los Angeles-based gynecologist and obstetrician, Mari Winsor has developed the first mat-based Pilates routine for pregnant women, bringing this time-efficient and highly effective means to get and stay in shape into the home. Illustrated with 100 black-and-white photographs, the exercises in The Pilates Pregnancy are gentle on the body and easy to do at any stage of pregnancy.