Pilates during pregnancy may speed up postpartum recovery
NCT ID NCT07344857
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a structured Pilates program during pregnancy, continued until childbirth, helps women recover ligament strength and reduce pain after giving birth. Researchers followed 42 women at 6 weeks postpartum, measuring joint looseness and activity limitations. The goal is to see if this simple exercise routine can improve early recovery for new mothers.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Pilates exercise program
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a simple exercise program to help new mothers recover faster and reduce joint pain after childbirth.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with only 42 participants, so results may not apply to all women. The benefits may be modest and need confirmation in larger trials.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Ankara Medipol University
Ankara, Altındağ, 06050, Turkey (Türkiye)
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