Pregnancy & Maternity Pilates
Movement that adapts to your changing body, not the other way around
Whether you’re newly pregnant, in your third trimester, or a few years postpartum, your body’s been through a lot.
At AOK Keep Moving, we offer pregnancy and postnatal Pilates in a calm, welcoming space with private sessions or small group classes (max 6 people). You’ll be guided by a Physiotherapist or Pilates instructor who understands how to adapt movement for each stage of pregnancy, recovery, and beyond.
Pregnancy and early motherhood can bring a lot. Aches in places you didn’t know could ache. Stiffness. Exhaustion. A weird disconnect from your body. Or just a sense that things feel… different.
Our Pilates sessions are here to help you feel a little more at home in your body again and build strength and stability without pressure or overwhelm.
We can support you to:
Move safely and confidently as your body changes
Manage annoying (and sometimes intense) things like pelvic pain or back niggles
Gently reconnect with your core and pelvic floor (yes, without clenching everything)
Ease stiffness and get your blood flowing again
Feel more grounded, steady, and strong—even if your insides feel like jelly
Support your recovery after birth (vaginal, C-section, or somewhere in between)
Get moving again without the “bounce back” BS
And no, you don’t need to be flexible or fit to join. We’ll tailor everything to where you’re at - energy-wise, body-wise, and life-wise.
Why do Pilates during pregnancy and beyond?
There’s no pressure to “bounce back” here, just space to move, reconnect with your body, and book out some time and space for yourself.
Pregnancy Pilates FAQs
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Expect a calm, supportive space where you can breathe, move, and reconnect with your body without pressure to “perform.” You’ll be guided by a physiotherapist or Pilates instructor who knows how to adapt exercises based on how far along you are, how you're feeling that day, and any symptoms you're managing (like pelvic pain, fatigue, or core discomfort).
Sessions might include:
Gentle strength-building using reformers, the Wunda chair, or small equipment
Core and pelvic floor awareness (with zero pressure to “brace or squeeze”
Breathwork, mobility, and positions to support pregnancy or recovery
Movement that feels good, whether that’s slow and stretchy or more energising
You’re welcome to ask questions, move slower, or even take a rest mid-session. We’re here for you, not just your body.
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If you’re in your first trimester, we usually recommend checking in with your GP or obstetrician before starting a new movement practice (especially if you’re managing any complications). Once you’re in your second trimester, most people can safely begin or continue Pilates, but if you’re unsure, it’s always worth getting the green light. If you are postpartum we recommend getting assessed and cleared by a Specialist Women's Health Physio before getting moving with us. We have some trusted colleagues we recommend on our trusted colleagues list here.
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Our studio is housed on Beeliar Boodjar. We acknowledge the Whadjuk Nyungar people as the traditional custodians of the land on which we move.
We pay our respects to the Elders past, present and emerging, as well as to the Indigenous and First Nations people of the lands of those joining us online.