Postnatal Pilates is the perfect post-pregnancy exercise as it helps regain strength, posture, & pelvic floor awareness and to reconnect with your body after giving birth. You can bring your baby along if you like (but not obligated to) so no need to worry about childcare. A very relaxed atmosphere so you can tend to your baby as needed.

There are many benefits to doing Pilates in the postnatal period:

• A great way to return to exercise in a way that is friendly to the postnatal body & a great starting point before getting back into higher impact movements such as running:

• Pelvic Floor support - we talk about kegals but take a step forward from kegals to optimise pelvic floor function for everyday support.

• Core, Pelvic Floor, Glutes, Adductors & breathing - areas of focus to create support for everyday activities.

• A mindful way to move your body after giving birth:

• Enhanced body awareness - feel less tension in both body & mind.

• Meet new mums in the area and have an hour to yourself.

You can attend 6-10 weeks post delivery. If uncertain or you feel you are experiencing symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction, a women's health physio is recommended for a personal assessment. If you had a c-section, you may have to wait up to 12 weeks post-birth before you can return to exercise. In any case, please chat with your healthcare provider and ask them to approve you for exercise before attending a class.

Please don't be too worried if you think your baby might be unsettled, or chatty during class, it will not bother me and it won't bother those around you, everyone will have a baby there. You can tend to your baby as and when you need, Conifox is a very parent-friendly venue with a parenting room for changing. Please get in touch with any questions.

You are welcome to join the block mid-way through if there is space. Classes are usually organised in 5-week blocks with PAYG available if space permits.