Yes! If you have never done Pilates before I ask you to wait until the end of your first trimester. This is a very delicate time in the body so you are advised to wait and then join me in your second trimester. If you are already my client you are allowed to continue subject to medical clearance and this will depend on any issues you may already have. Tailored 1:1 pregnancy movement helps relieve joint and pelvic pain, maintain pelvic floor health, improve breath mechanics, and build functional strength for birth. All prenatal sessions are adapted safely for your specific trimester once cleared by your Midwife or GP.

It depends! If you had a natural vaginal birth you need to wait 6 weeks and gain clearance From your midwife or GP confirming they are happy for you to exercise.

If you had a C section you need to wait 12 weeks and I will need a note from your midwife or GP clearing you for exercise.

If you are currently working with a medical professional, if you had complications, pre existing issues or a pubis symphysis derangement or separation of the abdominals (known as diastasis recti) I will need written clearance from them. Please do contact me for more advice.

Basically to ensure you are safe when exercising. There are many complications that can occur post partum within your joints, bones or muscles as well as within other parts of your body! In the early months after birth the body is still fatigued and so intense workouts are not advised. Don’t be deceived by the idea of snapping the body back after childbirth as celebrities boast of - sometimes what they say and what is actually happening are two very different things. Listen to your body and be prepared to wait for things to settle.

If your body has had a baby then yes, you do have a post natal body! Many women do find this work incredibly supportive to them, so you definitely do not have to be a new mum! If you are looking for deeper support and connection in your body this course can definitely help you!

Yes. As a certified Diastasis Recti Recovery Specialist, my 1:1 approach focuses on restoring deep core motor control and intra-abdominal pressure management, strengthening the connective tissue (linea alba) to restore functional stability. This will be subject to you being cleared medically as some diastasis need clinical care which is outside of my scope.

Pelvic floor issues are not issues to be ignored. If you have any form of pelvic pain, or you are having problems with continence you should always refer back to your GP, women’s health physiotherapist or specialist. That is nothing to be ashamed of and is really important to ensure recovery of the issue and that you are physically ready to exercise. This course should help support but should never replace gaining medical advice.

Yes. I work hand-in-hand with Specialist Women's Health Physiotherapists, Midwives, and medical professionals. As a movement specialist, I complement their clinical diagnostic work by providing structured, 1:1 movement remedial work based on their recommendations.

Standard fitness classes focus purely on mechanical exercise, which can often overwhelm a sensitive or hyper-alert nervous system post-birth. As a SomaSoul® Somatic Therapist and Master Somatic Movement Therapist (MSMT), I integrate trauma-informed emotional holding, nervous system regulation, and deep sensory pacing into every 1:1 session - ensuring movement feels physically safe and emotionally grounding.

Yes. Live 1:1 sessions are available fully online via Zoom, allowing you to access specialist pre and postnatal movement care from the comfort of your home. 1:1 in-person sessions are held at the studio in Birmingham.