Understanding your body after giving birth can be incredibly challenging—it still functions, but not quite as it used to. I can relate! As a pelvic health physiotherapist and a mama of four, I deeply understand this feeling. That’s why I created "Mum and Bub Pilates."
This postnatal exercise class is specifically designed to help you reconnect with your pelvic floor and abdominal muscles. It's a progressive programme that builds your strength, aiding you in returning to your pre-pregnancy fitness goals.
The best part is that you can bring your baby along, connect with other mums in similar situations, and rediscover the joy of movement.
Who is the class for?
Mums from 6 weeks postpartum after vaginal birth or 10 weeks after C-section, and is appropriate for :
Anyone dealing with diastasis, prolapse, back or pelvic pain
Looking to ease back into functional movement and build foundational strength
The class isn’t about looking good, its about getting strong from the inside.
Class structure:
Warm-up: gentle core & pelvic floor activation.
Main session: progressive movement targeting posture, core, pelvic floor, strength & breath, using pilates style exercises
Strengthening circuit: Using weights. This section of the class provides some safe cardio and improves you technique when for lifting weights.
I can easily adapt anything if you have diastasis, prolapse, C‑section recovery, or pain.
Flexibility: you’re welcome to soothe, feed, change your baby at any time.
You will get:
Stronger pelvic floor
Muscle strength
Improved posture
Better breathing patterns
Safer lifting technique
Improved diastasis/tummy gap
Increased body awareness
Increased energy and strength to deal with mum life
“I’ve been going to a Mum & Bub Pilates class with Claire and I love it! Claire is brilliant - fun, highly understanding about what the babies are up to and really knows her stuff. ”
Location:
Class Details:
Monday’s during term time
10.30 - 11.20: Advanced Postnatal class:
Class focuses on abdominal loading, return to higher-level activities such as running, jumping, suitable if you have started some form of postnatal strengthening.
11.30 - 12.2: Early postnatal class: suitable from 6 weeks post vaginal birth and 10 weeks following a C section.
Reconnect the abdominals, pelvic floor and start to move toward functional strength exercises with good technique.
Located in the New Oriel Hall, Broozleaze Buildings, Larkhall, Bath, BA1 6RA
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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. There is no need to feel guilty about spending some time focusing on you, the health of the mum is important and does need to be prioritised. 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. We're here to support you. Laura and I are very friendly and will often scoop up a baby and offer them a cuddle at some point. Most babies quickly adapt to the room and enjoy coming each week. In fact, many mums report that their babies love the class more than they ever imagined. 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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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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Your booking and acceptance into the class are secure when I have full payment and sent an email confirmation of this.
Bespoke Pilates + strength training sessions are available at Corsham or the Bath Clinics.
The combination of strength training alongside mobility exercises is an ideal way to build up your strength, improve your posture, flexibility, and will enable you to return to whatever you love doing.
If you have concerns about lifting weights because of prolapse, abdominal separation, back pain, or general aches and pains, or just confused how to start returning to fitness safety at whatever stage of your life? Then attending these guided exercises sessions the the perfect way to jump back into fitness safely. I will ensure we go at the right pace, and that you get a mix of cardio, mobility, and that you weight train with the correct techniques and postures.
You will get:
Stronger pelvic floor
Muscle strength
Improved posture
Better breathing patterns
Safer lifting technique
Improved diastasis/tummy gap
Increased body awareness
Increased energy and strength to deal with life