We are delighted to have teamed up with the wonderful Jess Hooker from Core and Floor Pilates, to offer you not just one, but two, different Pilates with Baby classes!

So, what’s the difference?

Mum & Baby Postnatal Pilates Course

These classes are designed to support early recovery after birth. They are ideal for newly postpartum mums, those easing back into movement, or anyone wanting a more recovery-focused approach to exercise.

Classes focus on reconnecting the core and pelvic floor, breathing and alignment, gentle strengthening, and creating a safe return to movement. There will also be education and guidance around postnatal recovery throughout the course.

This is a slower, calmer style of class where babies are welcome up to pre-crawling. Babies may be included in some exercises if desired, helping to encourage connection and interaction with your little one.

Classes will be intentionally smaller (minimum four, maximum six mums) to create a supportive and welcoming environment, with a slightly different focus each week. As well as supporting physical recovery, these sessions are designed to help mums connect with others in their local area and feel part of a supportive community.

Restore Pilates Classes

Restore Pilates classes are designed to help rebuild strength and confidence after the early postnatal stage, when mums feel ready for more progression in their movement and exercise.

These classes focus on core strength, pelvic floor strength, mobility, posture and full body strengthening through more continuous movement and progressive exercises.

Babies are welcome up to pre-walking, although the focus of the class is more centred around the mum, with less direct involvement of the baby within exercises.

Restore Pilates is a great next step for those who have completed the Postnatal Mum & Baby course, have previous Pilates experience, or are already familiar with exercise before or during pregnancy.

When to come?

You are welcome to start these sessions once you have been signed off by your GP, which is usually 6-8 weeks after your baby’s birth.

If you have had a Caesarean, then it is sensible to wait till you are 10-12 weeks postnatal before starting exercise classes.

About the teacher

My name is Jess and I’m the founder of Core & Floor Pilates. I’m a Pilates instructor and dance teacher of 10+ years, specialising in postnatal recovery, core strength and pelvic floor health. I’m passionate about supporting women through movement in a calm, supportive and realistic way.