
Strong Foundations
Postnatal Pilates Program
A 6-week postnatal Pilates program led by a women’s health physiotherapist
Rebuild your core, regain your strength, and return to exercise with confidence, in a safe, supportive, baby-friendly space.
About the Program
What is Strong Foundations?
Strong Foundations is a six-week, Physiotherapist-led Pilates program designed specifically to support women in the early stages of postnatal recovery, whether you’ve had a vaginal or caesarean birth.
Led by a qualified women’s health Physio, the program focuses on rebuilding your pelvic floor, core control, posture and strength safely and progressively.
Each week builds on the last, helping you return to general exercise or regular Pilates classes with confidence. You’ll move through the course alongside the same small group of mums, creating a supportive and consistent space.
✔️ Caesarean-friendly
✔️ Baby-friendly (prams and carriers welcome)
✔️ Private health rebates available
Who It’s For?
This program is for you if:
✔️ You’re 6+ weeks postpartum and ready to return to movement
✔️ You’re unsure how to safely rebuild strength after birth
✔️ You want expert guidance from a Physio-led program
✔️ You’d love to connect with other mums in a welcoming space
Week by week
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Focus: Reconnecting to your body after birth
Pelvic floor basics: how to lift, hold and release
Deep core activation using breath
Rib-to-pelvis awareness
Intro to safe movement principles post-birth
Gentle glute and posture activation
Goal: Rebuild your foundation and create body awareness before we progress.
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Focus: Building support muscles and movement confidence
Glute strengthening
Mid-back mobility to ease feeding and carrying postures
Breathing with movement
Gentle core progressions
Goal: Support daily mum life with better posture, strength and alignment.
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Focus: Layering strength while protecting your recovery
Upright core and glute control (functional movements)
Safe progressions for abdominal separation
Pelvic stability: single-leg work, balance & control
Goal: Improve whole-body control and prepare for dynamic movement.
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Focus: Whole-body support & endurance
Integrated pelvic floor with light weights
Shoulder and upper back strength
Endurance-focused glute and core work
Intro to banded resistance for core and hip work
Goal: Build longer-lasting strength for lifting, walking, and baby-carrying.
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Focus: Bringing it together
Full-body integration
Challenging core control progressions
Balance and stability drills
Education: when and how to return to higher-impact exercise
Goal: Challenge yourself safely and build movement confidence.
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Focus: Transitioning to ongoing exercise
Review and repeat key core strength patterns
Progress core, glute and pelvic floor endurance
Support for next steps: returning to classes, running, gym, etc.
Goal: Leave feeling strong, supported, and ready for what’s next.
Program Options
Gold Package – $300
The gold standard for postnatal recovery.
Includes:
✔️ 6 x small-group Pilates classes (1 per week, 45 mins)
✔️ 1 x 45-minute postnatal physiotherapy assessment
• Pelvic floor strength check
• Diastasis recti screening
• Scar healing and posture review
• In-class adjustments based on your needs
✔️ Eligible for private health rebates
Recommended if you haven’t had a physio check since giving birth.
Silver Package – $180
Already had a postnatal physio check?
Join the Pilates classes only. ($30 per class)
Includes:
✔️ 6 x small-group Pilates classes
✔️ Progressive programming each week
✔️ Baby-friendly, physio-led sessions
✔️ Health rebates available