Pregnancy Pilates & Antenatal Preparation

Move, Breathe & Prepare for Birth

📍 Wildwood UK

🕕 Tuesdays at 6:00 PM

⏱ 60-minute class

✨ 30 minutes Pregnancy Pilates + 30 minutes Antenatal Preparation

📅 Monthly block booking

A supportive weekly class designed to help you feel strong, informed, calm, and connected throughout pregnancy.

Each session combines gentle Pregnancy Pilates with practical antenataleducation inspired by hypnobirthing principles — helping you prepare both physically and mentally for birth and early motherhood.

Led by Mannie — experienced doula, Pilates teacher & personal trainer.

What to Expect

30 Minutes Movement

A safe and supportive movement practice designed for pregnancy.

Classes include:

* Gentle strength and mobility work

* Pelvic floor awareness and relaxation

* Breathing techniques

* Posture and core support

* Glute and hip strengthening

* Mobility for back, pelvis, and shoulders

* Relaxation and nervous system regulation

30 Minutes Antenatal Preparation

Each week we explore practical, evidence-based antenatal education with a calm and empowering approach inspired by hypnobirthing.

Topics may include:

Understanding Birth Physiology

* How the body works during labour

* Hormones and the mind-body connection

* Creating a calm birth environment

Breathing & Relaxation Techniques

* Breathing for labour and birth

* Relaxation tools for pregnancy

* Nervous system regulation

* Guided relaxation practices

Birth Preparation

* Stages of labour

* Birth preferences and informed choices

* Pain management options

* Understanding interventions

* Hospital, birth centre, and home birth discussions

Movement for Labour

* Positions to support labour progression

* Pelvic mobility

* Comfort measures

* Partner support techniques

Pelvic Floor Education

* Connecting with and relaxing the pelvic floor

* Birth preparation techniques

* Recovery awareness

Preparing for Postpartum

* Recovery after birth

* Core and pelvic floor healing

* Rest and support planning

* Emotional wellbeing

Baby & Early Parenting Conversations

* Newborn expectations

* Feeding support discussions

* Building confidence for the early weeks

Perfect For

* Staying active safely during pregnancy

* Preparing physically and mentally for birth

* Reducing common pregnancy aches and tension

* Building confidence around labour and postpartum

* Learning in a supportive, relaxed environment

* Meeting other local mums-to-be

Important Information

Please check with your midwife or healthcare provider before starting any new exercise during pregnancy.

Classes are suitable for most pregnancies and can be adapted for all trimesters and experience levels.

If you have any medical concerns or pregnancy complications, please get in touch before booking.

A Calm, Supportive Space

This is more than just an exercise class.

It’s a space to slow down, reconnect with your body, prepare for birth with confidence, and feel supported throughout your pregnancy journey.