Mum & Bub Pilates Classes in Bath
“Physio-led postnatal Pilates to help you return to exercise safely, with your baby by your side.”
Safely rebuild your core, strength and regain confidence.
✔️ Suitable from 6–10 weeks postpartum
✔️ Bring your baby (no childcare needed)
✔️ Led by specialist pelvic health physio
✔️ Diastasis recti, prolapse and C-section rehabilitation
You're desperate to move again but worried about doing the wrong thing.
You're not sure what's "normal" after having a baby.
You've been told to "just do your pelvic floor exercises" but don't know if you're doing them correctly.
You miss feeling strong.
You'd love to exercise, but childcare isn't an option.
You have been diagnosed with prolapse, or diastasis recti
You’re very keen to return to running again!
That's exactly why I created Mum & Bub Pilates.
Why I Created Mum & Bub Pilates
I wanted to create the class I wish had existed when I became a mum.
As a pelvic health physiotherapist, when I had my first baby, I experienced first-hand just how different my body felt. I wanted to join a postnatal exercise class, but all I could find were generic fitness classes focused on helping women lose the baby weight.
It didn't feel right.
Pregnancy and birth bring incredible changes to the pelvic floor, abdominal wall, breathing, posture and the way we move, yet very few classes acknowledged these changes or helped women rebuild their strength safely and confidently.
I knew there had to be a better way.
So I created Mum & Bub Pilates – a class that puts recovery before "bouncing back". A place where women can understand their bodies, rebuild confidence, regain strength and return to exercise safely, all while bringing their baby along.
Because I don't believe becoming a mum should stop you doing the things you love.
My goal has never been to help women get their body back—it's to help them discover just how strong their body can become.
Led by a specialist pelvic health physiotherapist (and mum of four), these classes are designed to help you safely return to movement after birth.
Whether you're newly postpartum or a few months in, you'll be guided every step of the way in a supportive, welcoming environment.
IS THIS FOR YOU?
This class is for you if you:
Are 6+ weeks postpartum (or 8–10 weeks after a C-section)
Feel unsure how to return to exercise safely
Have core weakness, diastasis, or pelvic floor concerns
Experience back, hip or pelvic discomfort
Want expert guidance—not a generic fitness class
WHAT YOU’LL FEEL AFTER A FEW WEEKS
A stronger, more supported core and pelvic floor
More confidence in your body and movement
Better posture and less daily aches
Increased energy and strength
Reassurance that you’re exercising safely
Feel stronger carrying your baby
Have more awareness on how to progress towards running, returning to the gym or your favourite activity.
WHAT HAPPENS IN A CLASS?
Each session is carefully designed to support your recovery:
Gentle core and pelvic floor activation
Progressive strength and movement work
Functional exercises using light weights
Everything is adapted to your individual stage of recovery—so you can go at your own pace.
Why this isn't just another Pilates class
✔ Every class is led by a specialist pelvic health physiotherapist
✔ Individual guidance throughout
✔ Safe progression after birth
✔ Pelvic floor and core rehabilitation included
✔ Strength training to prepare you for everyday life
✔ Suitable whether you've had a vaginal birth or C-section
✔ No pressure to "bounce back"
Meet the Instructor:
Led by Claire, Specialist Pelvic Health Physiotherapist
19+ years experience of being a pelvic floor physio
NHS, Bupa, APPI background
Specialist in postnatal recovery
Expert in being able to cuddle a baby and teach the class at the same time
Also I love babies, so it’s an absolutely joy to be around them every Monday morning!
BRINGING YOUR BABY!
Worried about how it works with a baby?
Babies of any age under one, are always welcome (and expected!)
Sometimes it gets noisy! If so, we pause, give the babies some attention.
Feeding, changing and settling are all part of the class
Some sessions you’ll do more, some less—and that’s okay
Aim to have fed your baby before hand, bring a pram, bouncy chair, a few toys.
Often the babies enjoy the social side as much as the mums!
It’s a relaxed, supportive space with no pressure or no judgement.
CLASS DETAILS:
Location
📍 Location: Bath (New Oriel Hall) Brookleaze Buildings, Bath BA1 6RA
🕒 Time (term time only)
10:00 – Advanced Postnatal
11.00 - Intermediate
12.00 - Early Postnatal
Pricing
£72 for a 6-week course (£12 per class)
or £15 per drop-in (subject to availability).
Classes are termly, and needed to be booked in advance to secure your place.
There is only 2 drop in sessions available per week, and it should be noted that slots are limited to 10, and that places fill up quickly.
Which Class should I attend?10:00 – Advanced Postnatal
11.00 - Intermediate
12.00 - Early Postnatal
The 10 am is the advanced class. It is suitable from 6 months + and if you are symptom free. It focuses on single leg control and strength with harder weights, and abdominal loading and returning to higher-level activities such as running and jumping.
11 am Intermediate class is designed to help you build core strength, improve posture, and progress on the foundations addressed in the first class. Weights become slightly heavier, repetitions increase, and there is greater loading on the pelvic floor and abdominal wall.
Suitable for anyone 4 months post birth (Vaginal and C-section). The focus is on reconnecting the abdominals and pelvic floor, and progressing toward functional strength with proper technique.
12 pm Early Postnatal class - focuses on building a foundation of core and posture and getting used to movement again.
Gentle weights are involved, and the pace is a bit slower than the other two classes
Frequently Asked Questions
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This is an exercise class that focuses on the strengthening and postnatal recovery of the Mum. The babies will hopefully watch the process from the comfort of their pram/mat /chair. The babies are not to be worn in a carrier or used as a weight during the class for safety purposes. Often the bubs really enjoy the interaction with other babies and watching other mums move..
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Of course, attend to your baby! As fellow Mums, we completely understand that babies will cry or grumble at some point during the class. Often I’ll have a little cuddle at some point! Most babies quickly adapt to the room and enjoy coming each week. I would aim to feed and change your baby before class starts and then take every exercise you get to do as a win!
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Please bring a mat for yourself and the baby, a few toys and maybe the pram or bouncy chair. Please bring some Theraband or some light weights which can be purchased very readily online, and I have a few lovely squishy mats for sale if you need to purchase one.
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: CANCELLATIONS:
The fee for the face to face classes is payable at the time of booking and is non-refundable, however, if you are unable to attend a week due to illness then I will allow you access to the online version of the class so that you can make up the time.
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I run three classes.
The 10 am is the advanced class. It is suitable from 6 months + and if you are symptom free. It focuses on single leg control and strength with harder weights., and abdominal loading and returning to higher-level activities such as running and jumping.
11 am Intermediate class is designed to help you build core strength, improve posture, and progress on the foundations addressed in the first class. Weights become slightly heavier, repetitions increase, and there is greater loading on the pelvic floor and abdominal wall.
Suitable for anyone 4 months post birth (Vaginal and C-section). The focus is on reconnecting the abdominals and pelvic floor, and progressing toward functional strength with proper technique.
12 pm Early Postnatal class - focuses on building a foundation of core and posture and getting used to movement again.
Gentle weights are involved, and the pace is a bit slower than the other two classes.
Where could this class take you?
Many mums start Mum & Bub Pilates because they simply want to feel stronger again.
By the end of the programme, many feel ready to:
Progress to my intermediate or advanced classes
Enjoy family life without worrying about symptoms
Return to running
Join a gym
Lift heavier weights confidently
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