This video is just what I needed for maintaining flexibility and building strength thru my pregnancy. As my body changed and grew many of the things I used to do to keep fit began to be less practical (trail hiking, jogging, hooping). This video kept me going thru all the body changes and kept me active and flexible right up to the very end when getting off the couch seemed like a huge chore ; ) It is well geared towards the needs of a new mother and a woman preparing to have a natural childbirth. It is not a super aggressive workout for those looking to keep up their pre-pregnancy gym routine but rather a gentle and rejuvenating workout which leaves your body feeling great every time. I feel like it really helped me to stay in touch with my physical self throughout the pregnancy and to have awareness of the changes my body was encountering. I also used light weights when I felt like I was ready for some more resistance. I attribute much of my success in birthing a 10lb. baby naturally in under 3 hrs. to using this video regularly. I enjoyed it so much that I purchased Eva's other pilates video as well after my pregnancy and i love it too! Pilates from Hawaii with Eva Bondar