1. Introduction
  2. - Benefits of physical exercise during pregnancy
  3. Anatomical and physiological changes in pregnancy in relation to physical exercise
  4. - Circulatory system
  5. - Haematological changes
  6. - Respiratory changes
  7. - Metabolic changes
  8. - Locomotor system
  9. - Endocrine system and hormonal changes
  10. Effects of physical activity on the pregnant body
  11. - Cardiovascular and haematological response
  12. - Respiratory responses
  13. - Metabolic responses
  14. - Hormonal response
  15. - Thermoregulation
  16. Basic recommendations to be taken into account when developing physical activity programmes for pregnant women
  17. - Contraindications to physical exercise and sport during pregnancy
  18. - Medical leave
  19. - Possibilities. Type of activity or sport
  20. - Exercise intensity
  21. - Work programmes. General considerations
  22. Physical exercise and breastfeeding

  1. Pilates in the first trimester of pregnancy
  2. Pilates in the second trimester of pregnancy
  3. Pilates in the third trimester of pregnancy
  4. Main exercises to do during pregnancy
  5. - Exercises suitable for the first trimester of pregnancy
  6. - Exercises suitable for the second trimester of pregnancy
  7. - Exercises suitable for the third trimester of pregnancy

  1. Abdominal and pelvic floor muscles
  2. Pilates and pelvic floor
  3. Pilates and fitball
  4. - Types of fitball
  5. - Recommendations for use
  6. Fitball and pregnancy
  7. - Fitball exercises for the first trimester of pregnancy
  8. - Fitball exercises for the second trimester of pregnancy
  9. - Fitball exercises for the third trimester of pregnancy

  1. The postpartum period
  2. Postpartum recovery
  3. Pilates and postpartum
  4. - Factors to consider in the application of exercise in the postpartum period
  5. - Steps to take in postpartum recovery
  6. - Appropriate postpartum exercises