Exercise for Pregnancy and Postpartum
In this episode, we sit down with Lee van der Westhuizen, founder of Fit Expectations Pilates, to dive deep into movement, strength, and recovery during pregnancy and postpartum.
Whether you’re currently expecting, navigating postpartum healing, or curious about the truth behind pelvic floor health (yes, we tackle the infamous Kegel question!). Lee shares clear, compassionate, and evidence-based insights to help women move safely through every stage of motherhood.
Lee van der Westhuizen is the owner and principal trainer of Fit Expectations Pilates in Robindale, Randburg. With over 10 years of experience as a certified BASI Pilates Instructor, Personal Trainer, and Group Training Instructor, Lee specializes in prenatal and postnatal movement. As a mother of two, she blends deep clinical expertise with authentic personal experience to help women build strength, stability, and long-term wellbeing.
What We Cover in This Episode
- Meet Lee & Fit Expectations Pilates: Lee’s journey into specialized prenatal/postnatal instruction and her holistic approach to movement.
- Safe Exercise During Pregnancy: Practical guidelines, key principles, and advice for staying active safely while pregnant.
- The Kegel Debate: Is the traditional Kegel still relevant, or are we missing the bigger picture when it comes to pelvic floor function?
- Preparing the Body for Childbirth: How functional movement, breathwork, and alignment actively benefit the labor and delivery process.
- Postnatal Recovery & Returning to Movement: Realistic, restorative advice for honoring your postpartum healing timeline without rushing the process.
Birth & Baby Online Pre- & Postnatal Exercises: https://birthandbaby.co.za/pre-postnatal-exercise-classes
