Postnatal Reformer Pilates

Available at:

  • Keilor East Leisure Centre

Postnatal Reformer Pilates

Our Baby & Me Postnatal Reformer Pilates program will help you to safely return to movement and exercise during your postpartum recovery period, whilst enjoying connecting with baby as you move. We welcome babies aged between 6 weeks to 8 months and not yet crawling.

Bring baby in a pram or carrier to sit next to you or to join you on the mat.

Benefits

Participation in our Baby & Me Postnatal Reformer Pilates six-week program at Keilor East Leisure Centre includes:

  • Strengthening of pelvic floor muscles
  • Development of core abdominal strength
  • Sculpt and shape arms for the lifting demands of being a new mother
  • Improve posture and condition muscles to protect from backache
  • Moving your body for overall health and wellbeing
  • Improved mobility
  • Improved mood and mental health
  • Connecting and moving with your baby
  • Meeting and connecting with other new mums and babies

Program information

Our Baby & Me Postnatal Reformer Pilates program is limited to a maximum of 4 participants. Each program group will have one session per week for a period of six-weeks.

Our program is led by our qualified pre/postnatal Pilates instructors, and are tailored to improve both strength and mobility. The program will utilise Reformer beds, mats, thera-bands and Pilates circles.

No previous reformer or pilates experience is needed.

This program is recommended for postpartum mums from 6 weeks (or 3 months following caesarean section birth). The program involves Pilates exercises at a gentle pace to start or return to your fitness journey. Areas of focus include, but not limited to, pelvic floor and deep abdominal activation and strengthening, as well as improving posture. Pilates exercises can gradually increase in intensity, and working towards returning to previous activity levels.

Cost

The cost for the Baby & Me Postnatal Reformer Pilates six-week program is $207. Payment is required up-front to secure your place in all six weeks, as spots are limited to a maximum of four (4) participants.

Please note that Baby & Me Postnatal Reformer Pilates classes cannot be claimed using any private health insurance rebate.

Upcoming program dates

The next program block will commence from 23 September 2025.

Available program time will be:

  • Tuesdays 11:30pm - 12:15pm

How to sign up?

Please click the button below to fill out our online expression of interest (EOI) form. It's important to ensure that you complete the form in full, and that you provide correct contact details.

After we receive your expression of interest, our Reformer Coordinator will contact you to discuss the program and assist with any queries you may have. If you are offered a place in one of the program blocks, you will be asked to provide payment details. Once payment has been confirmed, you will receive a confirmation of your participation in the Baby & Me Postnatal Reformer Pilates program and the dates of your six weekly classes.

Express Your Interest

Please note:
The guidelines for returning to fitness participation can vary depending on your circumstances. We advise seeking medical clearance for exercise prior to attending class.

Postnatal Reformer Pilates FAQs

All sessions are held at Keilor East Leisure Centre, Quinn Grove, Keilor East.

Classes are held in the Wellness Studio located on the first floor of the facility. Lift access is available just past the kiosk. Upon entering the facility, turn right, go past the kiosk, and the lift is located on your left-hand side.

Keilor East Leisure Centre has accessible entrances to ensure pram access is available.

Prams, bouncers or carriers are welcome within the wellness studio for your Baby & Me Reformer Pilates classes. Please bring a blanket to lay over a mat, and any toys to occupy baby.

You should also bring a drink bottle / bottle of water to ensure you stay hydrated.

We also recommend bringing grip socks, but are not essential. We also have a selection of grip socks available for purchase at Reception.

Absolutely. If you have already completed a program of six-weeks and would like to sign up again for the same stream, you'll be offered a spot in any session that has vacancy.