Feel stronger and more confident after having your baby
Ready to get moving again after pregnancy? Our small-group Postnatal Pilates classes in Billericay are designed to help you rebuild strength, reconnect with your core and pelvic floor, and feel more confident in your body.
Led by an experienced Women’s Health Physiotherapist, our classes combine Pilates with specialist postnatal knowledge, so you can return to exercise in a supportive environment, at a pace that feels right for you.
And the best part? Your baby is welcome too! No need to arrange childcare – just come along and enjoy some time focusing on yourself.
Interested in joining our classes?
Our Postnatal Pilates classes run on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 1pm, with your baby welcome to join you. Each course runs for 6 weeks and costs £60. Complete the short form below to tell us your preferred day and when you’d like to start. We’ll then be in touch with availability and details of the next course.
Postnatal Mat Pilates
Our small-group Postnatal Mat Pilates classes are a gentle but effective way to rebuild your strength after pregnancy and birth. With a maximum of 9 participants, you’ll receive plenty of guidance while exercising in a friendly, supportive environment.
Tuesdays or Thursdays at 1pm
£60 for 6 classes
These classes run in 6-week blocks, so we don’t offer a pay-as-you-go option. Your 6-week block begins from the date of your first booked class. If you need to miss a session because of illness or holiday, you can catch it up by attending another of our timetabled mat Pilates classes without your baby, provided the catch-up takes place while your pack is active.
More than just Pilates – support for your postnatal recovery
Pregnancy and childbirth can have a significant impact on your core, pelvic floor and overall strength. Our classes are designed to help you gradually rebuild these areas through appropriate, progressive exercise.
Diastasis Recti
Pregnancy naturally stretches the abdominal wall, and some women experience diastasis recti (abdominal separation) after having a baby. Our postnatal Pilates focuses on rebuilding deep core strength, improving abdominal control and gradually progressing your exercises as your body becomes stronger.
Pelvic Floor
Your pelvic floor goes through significant changes during pregnancy and birth. Postnatal Pilates can help you reconnect with your pelvic floor and develop strength and control alongside your wider core and body.
Prolapse
If you’ve experienced pelvic organ prolapse following pregnancy or birth, knowing what exercise is appropriate can be confusing. Our Women’s Health Physiotherapist can help you understand how to exercise safely and progressively, while modifying exercises where necessary to suit your individual needs.
Rebuilding Strength
Postnatal recovery isn’t about rushing back to where you were before pregnancy. It’s about gradually rebuilding strength, control and confidence so you can return to the activities you enjoy.
Why choose Animated Physio for Postnatal Pilates?
👩⚕️ Led by a Women’s Health Physiotherapist: Your classes are taught by an experienced professional who understands the physical changes that happen during pregnancy and after birth.
💗 Small, supportive classes: With just 9 spaces in our classes, you’ll never feel like just another person in a large class.
👶 Bring your baby: No need to organise childcare. Your baby is welcome to come along while you exercise.
💪 Rehabilitation-focused Pilates: Our approach combines Pilates with physiotherapy principles to help you safely rebuild strength and confidence.
🌸 Individualised support: Everyone’s pregnancy, birth and recovery is different. Exercises can be adapted to your individual needs and stage of recovery.
When can I start postnatal Pilates?
Every pregnancy and birth is different, so there isn’t one universal date when everyone should return to exercise. Your readiness will depend on factors including your type of birth, recovery, symptoms and previous activity levels. If you’re unsure whether you’re ready to start, we’d recommend booking a MummyMOT with us first – you can find out more & book here.
If you’re experiencing symptoms such as pelvic pain, urinary or bowel leakage, pelvic heaviness, a feeling of vaginal pressure or concerns about diastasis recti, we would highly recommend this for you to safely return to exercise postnatally, prior to joining a group class.
Postnatal Pilates in Billericay
Our postnatal Pilates classes take place at Animated Physio & Pilates in Billericay, Essex. We’re passionate about helping women feel strong, capable and confident in their bodies after pregnancy – without feeling pressured to “bounce back”. Whether you’re looking for support with your pelvic floor, diastasis recti or prolapse, our postnatal mat Pilates classes are here to help you move forwards at a pace that’s right for you.
Ready to join us?
Fill out the form below and we will be in touch!
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I bring my baby to Postnatal Pilates?
Yes! Babies are very welcome at both our postnatal mat Pilates classes. We understand that childcare isn’t always possible, so your baby can stay with you while you exercise.
Is Postnatal Pilates suitable if I have diastasis recti?
Our classes are designed with postnatal recovery in mind and include exercises to help rebuild core strength and control. However, every case of diastasis recti is different. If you have concerns about your abdominal separation, we recommend you see us for a MummyMOT first so we can help determine the most appropriate exercises for you.
Can I do Pilates if I have pelvic floor weakness?
Yes, Pilates can be a useful part of rebuilding strength and control after pregnancy. Our Women’s Health Physiotherapist can adapt exercises to your individual needs.
Can I do Postnatal Pilates if I have a prolapse?
Potentially, yes. Exercise recommendations for prolapse are individual, so it’s important that your symptoms and recovery are taken into consideration. Our Women’s Health Physiotherapist can help you exercise safely and progressively.
Do I need to have done Pilates before?
No. Our postnatal classes are suitable for beginners as well as women who have done Pilates before.
Can I attend just one class?
Our postnatal classes run in 6-week blocks and we don’t offer a pay-as-you-go option. This allows us to keep the groups small and provide continuity throughout your postnatal rehabilitation.
What if I miss a class?
If you miss a class due to illness or holiday, you can catch it up by attending another suitable timetabled Pilates class without your baby, as long as the catch-up takes place while your pack is active. 12 hours cancellation notice is required for mat classes to retain your credit to ‘catch up’ at another time.
How to find us
Whitepost Farm House, Laindon Common Road, Billericay, Essex, CM12 9SY