Is Pilates a good form of exercise to lose post pregnancy weight (just after 2 months of delivery)?

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Apart from Yoga, Pilates is best 6 weeks and beyond postpartum. It would be ideal to do this with trained exercise teachers. According to this article from BabyCentre (http://www.babycentre.co.uk/a1152/exercise-after-birth-six-weeks-and-beyond), having 30 minutes of Pilates, five times a week, helps moms achieve a more satisfying sleep, toned muscles, and proper breathing. HOWEVER, you have to check with your OB first before starting any exercise regimen especially if you've had any of the ff: caesarean section, pregnancy complications, hard time doing pelvic bone exercises, pelvic area pain, among others.

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