Pre and Post Natal

Prenatal Exercise Classes

One of the few physiotherapist led clinical exercise classes on the Northern Beaches designed to assist your body’s journey through pregnancy and to prepare for childbirth. This class is designed to assist:

• Changing posture/muscle imbalance
• Core stability and strengthening
• Pelvic floor muscle strengthening and relaxation
• Increased mobility and flexibility
• Strengthening to meet the demands of pregnancy
• Advice for caring for your body during pregnancy
• Advice on strategies and positions for labour
• Guided relaxation component

Classes are suitable for women throughout pregnancy. This class is instructed by Margo Joyner, a women’s health physiotherapist with many years of experience in both childbirth education and clinical exercise instruction. During the class you will also have the option to ask questions about labour and pregnancy, in a relaxed environment.

You can view the timetable here link to timetable.
Please note: An assessment with one of our physiotherapists trained in women’s health is required before commencing the first class. Please call on 9907 0321 to book this assessment.

Postnatal Mat Classes

Physiotherapist led Pilates-based clinical exercise class designed to assist your body’s recovery after pregnancy and child birth. An ideal first step on your return to exercise following childbirth, the classes focus on.

• Recovery of abdominal separation (diastasis rectus)
• Improved core stability and pelvic floor strength
• Increased mobility and flexibility
• General strengthening for your body to meet the physical demands of caring for a baby
• Safe return to exercise

Why join this class?

Despite common advice that you can return to any exercise at 6 weeks after giving birth, the truth is that many women will not be ready for that. The body, in particular the abdominal and pelvic floor muscles, often need 3- 6 months to regain their pre-pregnancy strength. Exercising too intensely too early can lead to injury or pelvic floor symptoms such as leakage of urine or prolapse. This class helps you rebuild your strength from the core up as well as regaining flexibility.

There are 2 options with this class – Mums and Bubs where your baby can join in the fun or Mums only.

Classes are suitable for women from 6 weeks after the birth. You can view the timetable here link to timetable.

Please note: An assessment with one of our physiotherapists trained in women’s health is required before commencing the first class. Please call on 9907 0321 to book this assessment.