{"id":256,"date":"2011-08-18T15:21:29","date_gmt":"2011-08-18T15:21:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pilateswithpriya.co.uk\/?p=256"},"modified":"2011-08-18T15:21:29","modified_gmt":"2011-08-18T15:21:29","slug":"baby-carrying-and-alignment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pilateswithpriya.co.uk\/?p=256","title":{"rendered":"Baby carrying and alignment"},"content":{"rendered":"

So I’ve certainly noticed that as my baby is getting older she is getting bigger and heavier. Those of you who know me may well smile at this as it’s a well known fact that I have a petite baby who really isn’t heavy compared to others her age \ud83d\ude09 But the fact remains she is getting bigger and I have been very aware that I need to be using proper alignment to carry her safely and protect my back, pelvis and shoulders. Pilates is so good at helping train your brain to think about correct alignment, it also strengthens your core so helping you lift safely and in my post natal classes we target the shoulders and arms as well. So if you manage to get to a Pilates class you will certainly be helping your body out.<\/p>\n

The very lovely Katy Bowman has done a fab video post on how to carry your baby safely and so here it is for all of you, it made me think, hopefully it will help you too:<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=3CaNN8DiIn4&feature=youtu.be<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

So I’ve certainly noticed that as my baby is getting older she is getting bigger and heavier. 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