Welcome, Mama

Bump to Baby Program

Welcome to our antenatal Pilates program, designed specifically for expectant mothers who wish to stay active, balanced, and empowered throughout their pregnancy. Our program blends gentle pregnancy-safe Pilates exercises with expert guidance to support you and your baby every step of the way.

Whether you're a seasoned Pilates enthusiast or new to the practice, our Bump to Baby program offers a holistic approach to maintaining your well-being and embracing the joy of pregnancy. Join us and experience the benefits of staying fit and focused during this special time in your life.

  • By accessing this page it is assumed you have medical clearance to exercise during your pregnancy.

What Can I Expect?

Safe and Effective Exercises:

Tailored to accommodate your changing body, our classes focus on improving core strength, flexibility, and posture while minimising discomfort and strain.

Breath Awareness and Relaxation Techniques:

Learn breathing exercises that promote relaxation and help manage stress, contributing to a more comfortable pregnancy and smoother labor experience.

Personalised Attention:

Our certified instructor is qualified and experienced in antenatal Pilates and will provide modifications and adjustments to suit your unique needs, ensuring a safe and supportive environment.

Strength and Stability:

Focus on strengthening the muscles that support your growing belly and prepare your body for childbirth. Our program helps to minimise common pregnancy discomforts, such as back pain and pelvic pressure.

FAQs

  • It is a six week program involving three Pilates classes and one educational video each week.

    The Pilates classes are taught by our antenatal trained Physiotherapist/Pilates instructor and are pregnancy safe.

    The educational videos include topics such as body changes during pregnancy, stretches for common pregnancy-related aches and pains, and returning to exercise postpartum.

  • Our program can be completed at any point during your pregnancy, provided you have medical clearance from your care provider.

    • More positive subjective pregnancy experience

    • Improves physical fitness

    • Reduces incidence of:

      • Insomnia, stress, anxiety and depression

      • Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) & improves glycaemic control in GDM

      • Obesity

      • Pre-eclampsia

      • Pre-term labour

      • CS and instrumental deliveries

      • PGP, LBP and other MSK discomfort

      • Diastasis Recti Abdominis (DRA)

      • Incontinence

    • Faster postnatal recovery

      (Australian Government Department of Health, 2021; RANZCOG, 2023; IOC, Part 1 & 2 2016, ACOG 2015)

  • The classes use a pair of dumbbells (you can use water bottles or tinned goods), a theraband, chair (or couch) and a chi ball (can be purchased from our TPS store).

  • Access to the Bump to Baby program is included in our TPS memberships, which can be purchased here.

    If you are an existing TPS member, simply log in via the usual member log in!

Congratulations, Mama!
And all the best with welcoming your baby earthside.

We would love for you to provide us with feedback on our Bump to Baby program. Your insights and experiences are incredibly valuable to us, and we are always looking to improve our services.