PREGNANCY & POSTNATAL PILATES
In safe hands
During pregnancy and after childbirth your body is going through a lot of changes. We all know the benefits of safe, tailored exercise during pregnancy and for postnatal recovery but sometimes it can feel a little overwhelming to know what it is you should or should not be doing at this time. You might even be feeling a little disconnected from your body and unsure where to start.
At Be:Poised Pilates you can be assured that our specialist pregnancy and postnatal classes have been specially designed to meet the needs of your changing body during pregnancy and after childbirth. Classes are taught by teachers who have received in depth training from international leaders in pregnancy & postnatal movement education. Applying our knowledge and experience to deliver classes that are supportive, informative and help you feel confident & connected to your body.
We are here to support and encourage you. To pay attention to your aches and pains, to sympathise when you have had a sleepless night, and even to hold your baby if needed so you can get some much needed time for you and your body during class!
PILATES FOR PREGNANCY
We run a dedicated Pilates for Pregnancy small group class, as well as offering private 1:1 sessions for our pregnant clients.
Pilates for Pregnancy Group Class: We run Pilates for Pregnancy classes on Tuesday evenings at 7pm. During busy times we may also offer an earlier class at 6.10pm too. You are welcome to join our Pilates for Pregnancy class during any trimester of your pregnancy.
Classes are specially designed, combining both mat work and the use of the Pilates Tower; a versatile piece of Pilates apparatus with springs and attachments to provide resistance, support and control. The class is designed to support your changing body throughout pregnancy and prepare you for the postnatal period to come. You do not need any previous Pilates experience to join this class. Simply book and come along. We will show you how to use the Tower safely and guide you according to your body’s needs.
How to Join:
We have a maximum of 4 people per class, so advance booking is strongly recommended. To book, simply use the button below to be taken to our online booking system and find a class. You can book the classes that best work for you and are not tied to a set block of classes.
£17 per class*
*Includes access our online Pregnancy Client Zone with additional resources to support you during pregnancy.
Prefer 1:1 Sessions?
Our Pregnancy & Postnatal Specialist Teachers, Lauren & Gina, offer 1:1 sessions on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays. You will work with us in our main apparatus studio, where we will choose the apparatus that best suits your needs for your session. This may include Reformer, Cadillac, Wunda Chair, Arm Chair, Barrels and PediPul.
Our 1:1 sessions are very popular so we recommend advance booking. Get in touch with us for availability and to discuss your needs.
POSTNATAL PILATES
Our Postnatal Pilates classes are a wonderful opportunity to spend some time focussing on YOU and YOUR body, whilst in the supportive company of other Mums on their own postnatal journey.
Be guided through the foundations of postnatal restorative movement & exercise, with a focus on Pilates based techniques
Work on the mat and with the Pilates Tower; a versatile piece of Pilates apparatus that uses springs and attachments to provide resistance, support and control.
Our Postnatal Pilates Foundations class is for mums who are returning to exercise after having a baby. This class is designed to set the important foundations to rebuild coordination, control and strength after childbirth, with a strong focus on the pelvic floor and abdominals.
Our Postnatal Pilates Progressions class is for those who have spent some time in our Foundations class and are now ready to build on those strong foundations with greater challenges. We follow more closely the Classical Pilates Mat Work and progress the Tower exercises to challenge strength and deepen connections further.
You are welcome to bring your baby along with you to both classes.
How to Join:
We have a maximum of 4 people per class, so advance booking is strongly recommended. To book, simply use the button below to be taken to our online booking system and find a class.
Postnatal Pilates Foundations Fridays 11.10am - 12pm
Postnatal Pilates Progressions Fridays 12.15pm - 1.05pm
£17 per class*
*Includes access to our online Postnatal Client Zone with helpful information to help you feel informed and supported as you return to physical activity after childbirth.
Prefer 1:1 Sessions?
Our Pregnancy & Postnatal Specialist Teachers, Lauren & Gina, offer 1:1 sessions on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays. You will work with us in our main apparatus studio, where we will choose the apparatus that best suits your needs for your session. This may include Reformer, Cadillac, Wunda Chair, Arm Chair, Barrels and PediPul.
Our 1:1 sessions are very popular so we recommend advance booking. Get in touch with us for availability and to discuss your needs.
BIRTH IN MOTION - BIOMECHANICS FOR BIRTH WORKSHOP
A special collaborative workshop with Be:Poised Pilates and South Downs Doula, Samantha Adams. This 4 hour workshop includes exploration of biomechanics for birth, exercises to assist active birthing and positioning, tips and advice for birth confidence, “ask me anything” and a blissful hypnobirthing meditation. Attendees leave with a greater sense of control and understanding relating to their birth journey, along with a small goody bag and access to our digital toolkit.
We aim to run this workshop typically 1-2 times per year. See below for upcoming dates and booking:
Autumn 2026 - Date to be announced soon
Spring 2027 - Date to be confirmed
PRIVATE SESSIONS - PREGNANCY & POSTNATAL
The Pilates studio can be a great place to workout during pregnancy and in the postnatal period. The resistance from the springs and apparatus, such as the Reformer and Wunda Chair, can help support and challenge your body. We have specially created wedges in the studio to support the body in traditionally supine positions on the apparatus and we are proud to have worked with the manufacturer of these wedges in their development to help ensure they meet the needs of our pregnant clients.
We work with clients on a private 1:1 basis in our well equipped apparatus studio. Here you get the opportunity to work on apparatus such as the Reformer, Cadillac, Wunda Chair, Arm Chair, and PediPul according to your body’s needs.
We can also cater for private group Reformer class bookings if you wish to team up with friends; great for antenatal groups! We have 4 Reformers in our apparatus studio. Get in touch to discuss your provide booking needs.
To arrange 1:1 sessions, or discuss a private group booking please do get in touch with use directly.
Be:Poised Pilates founder Gina, has been supporting women through Pilates for Pregnancy and Postnatal since 2018. Building a strong reputation in the local area as Precision Poise, teaching classes in the community. Gina stopped trading as Precision Poise in order to open her own dedicated Pilates studio, Be:Poised Pilates Ltd, in 2024. Studio Teacher Lauren joined the Be:Poised Pilates team in 2025. She has proved a popular addition to our pregnancy and postnatal team, with her caring approach and encouraging nature. Gina and Lauren have both trained with leaders in the women’s health and Pre/Postnatal field, such as Carolyne Anthony and Burrell Education, providing an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the body’s needs during pregnancy & postnatal. Together Gina and Lauren continue to develop ways we can best support our clients through these precious times in their lives; through tailored classes specially designed to meet the body’s needs, private 1:1 sessions, online client resources and our special collaboration with South Downs Doula Samantha Adams to deliver our popular Birth In Motion workshop alongside guest talks from Sam at the studio.