Pregnancy Pilates Classes in Shrewsbury
Pregnancy is a time of profound change in your body. Pregnancy Pilates gives you time to care for yourself, build confidence in your body’s remarkable capabilities, and prepare for the transition into motherhood with greater resilience, balance and ease.
In a calm, welcoming studio, you’ll move in ways that help your body adapt to your growing baby, maintaining strength, ease and mobility while relieving common pregnancy aches, tension and discomfort
Through thoughtful, evidence-informed movement, you’ll develop a deeper awareness of your changing body, learn how to connect your breath with your pelvic floor to encourage both strength and release. These skills can help you feel more prepared for labour, birth and your recovery afterwards.
from one mama to another
from one mama to another
☆☆☆☆☆ REVIEWS FROM MUMS
A POSITIVE BIRTH
My combination of pregnancy Pilates and hypnobirthing helped me have the most positive birth I could have wished for.
UNWIND AND CONNECT
The studio is calm and relaxing, and the classes are a great way to unwind and connect with your body, mind and baby.
QUICK, CALM, RELAXED
Pregnancy Pilates played a huge part in the quick, calm, and relaxed delivery of my daughter.
TOOLS FOR LABOUR
Attending these pregnancy classes taught me how to use my breath to relax and engage my pelvic floor, in addition to keeping me active.
WORTHWHILE FOR YOU AND BABY
Their understanding of how your body changes throughout pregnancy and postnatally and their focus on each individual really make you feel like you are doing something worthwhile for both yourself and your baby.
A MUST FOR NEW MUMS
I couldn’t recommend these classes more from a physical, mental and social point of view for expectant and new Mums.
INSIDE THE MEMBER-ONLY PREGNANCY PILATES HUB
Your Pregnancy Pilates support, all in one place
All our pregnancy clients can access the Pregnancy Pilates Hub - filled with mini classes, exercise tips, and downloadable resources to support, inform and empower you through your pregnancy.
PREGNANCY PILATES CLASSES
Snack-size and full-length pregnancy Pilates classes to do at home.
FREE GUIDES
Pregnancy, pelvic health and birth resources to help you understand what's happening in your body.
PREGNANCY SUPPORT
Our hand-picked directory of local practitioners, services + resources.
BENEFITS OF PILATES DURING PREGNANCY
How would Pilates help me during pregnancy?
Pregnancy Pilates is a safe, low-impact exercise method that helps manage aches and pains, strengthen the pelvic floor and prepare your body for labour.
verified Pilates during pregnancy is low-impact
Pilates is a safe and effective form of exercise for pregnancy. It involves careful, controlled movement, usually seated or lying; there’s no jumping around and putting extra force on your joints or bladder!
gesture Supports your posture
Pregnancy causes many changes in our bodies, including a softening of our joints to be ready for birth. Pilates works on all the muscles that help support your spine and pelvis as your baby grows, helping maintain balance and prevent deviations in your posture.
aireFocus on your breath
Pilates is a mindful movement practice, and the breath is something we pay attention to and notice how it can aid our muscles in moving. During labour, awareness of your breath is really important, and mastering control of your breath will help you stay calm, relax, and contribute to a positive birth experience.
bolt Pilates helps reduce aches and pains
Aches and pains are common in most pregnancies as your body changes, especially in the lower back, upper back, and hips. Pilates will help you move and stretch out tight muscles and relieve those tiring aches and pains.
grain Strengthen your pelvic floor
Core strength is a fundamental focus of Pilates, and this includes the pelvic floor. Many of us won’t be aware of the health of our pelvic floor until the weight of our growing baby is bearing down on it, but you can start to strengthen your pelvic floor at any time; it’s never too late! A strong yet supple pelvic floor is likely to heal quicker post-birth too.
favorite Feel confident
Practising Pilates will help you focus on yourself and prepare you for what’s coming. Feeling good in your body and mind, feeling informed, and feeling supported in our group of expectant mothers will empower you to feel confident as you enter motherhood.
PREGNANCY PILATES FAQS
Answering the most-asked Pregnancy Pilates questions
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Our pregnancy classes are suitable from 12 weeks or after your first scan.
If you practised Pilates regularly before pregnancy, you can often continue into your first trimester with simple modifications, subject to medical clearance. -
Yes, when taught by a trained expert, Pilates is very safe for mums-to-be, even as a complete beginner.
This is a dedicated prenatal class, and our teachers are fully qualified to work with prenatal clients. All the exercises we do during live or recorded classes are safe for mum and baby.
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Our expertly trained teachers design these classes specifically for pregnancy to support the postural and muscular changes that happen as your baby grows.
We’ll strengthen deep abdominals and spinal support muscles to handle the shifting weight of your baby, improve pelvic floor control and strength, and learn breath control to manage contractions during labour.
We'll always guide you in pregnancy-safe movements and offer modifications to suit your needs each week. -
You can safely practice Pilates right through your nine months to your due date as long as you’re feeling well. To get the most benefit, we recommend attending these classes throughout your pregnancy.
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Every Pregnancy Pilates client receives access to an online Pregnancy Pilates Hub, which includes:
Online snack-size classes, guides to download, and a directory of local services. You’ll also find a full class to do at home if you miss a class.
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