Why Pilates is the perfect practice for Pregnancy and Postpartum

Pregnancy and motherhood are wild, wonderful seasons – full of change, joy, and (let’s be honest) some serious physical demands. Your body is doing something incredible, but it deserves real support along the way. That’s where Pilates can come in, Pilates for pregnancy and postpartum can be the glue that literally holds us all together.

Whether you’re growing a baby or recovering from birth, Pilates helps you feel more connected to your body, a little stronger each day, and way more confident about what it’s capable of. And here at Pregnant and Popped, we’re all about surrounding you with the right support – which is why we love working with the following experts in this space. Let us introduce you to some of the best in the biz...

Breathe Pilates have multiple locations around Singapore with Prenatal and Postpartum Pilates experts

Breathe Pilates: Strength, support and seriously good expertise

If you’re looking for expert-led, medically informed Pilates in Singapore, Breathe Pilates is a total gem.

Their Prenatal Pilates sessions are gentle but powerful – targeting exactly the areas that pregnancy throws off balance. Think pelvic floor support, core strength, posture, and breathwork. All the things that help you feel held together when your body is expanding in every direction. You can choose mat work or using equipment like the the Reformers and Towers, which adds loads of support and variety to your workout.

Postpartum? Breathe Pilates doesn’t leave you hanging. Their Postnatal Pilates helps you safely rebuild core strength (especially if you’re healing from diastasis recti), regain posture, and ease your body back into movement – no matter if you’re 6 weeks or 6 years into motherhood.

Why we love them? The team at Breathe Pilates includes physios and healthcare professionals, so every class is backed by science and delivered with care. With multiple locations across Singapore, it’s super convenient to fit into your new mum rhythm.

💡 Pregnant and Popped Pro Tip: Ask them about private assessments if you’re not sure where to begin – they’ll tailor everything to your body and your stage.

Maud is a Certified Pilates and Hypnobirthing Instructor, helping you feel grounded in every way

Bliss in Birth: Because a blissful birth starts with a strong mind–body connection

Bliss in Birth brings something super special to the table: a beautiful combination of Pilates + HypnoBirthing. Founded by Maud, a certified instructor in both, her approach prepares your body and your mind for a calm, confident birth.

Her Prenatal Pilates classes help you feel physically ready – focusing on your core, posture, pelvic floor and (crucially) breathing. This isn’t about flat abs or fancy moves – it’s about feeling grounded, supported, and aligned as you head toward labour.

The magic happens when you layer this with HypnoBirthing – teaching you how to work with your body during birth using deep relaxation, breath, and visualisation. These two practices complement each other perfectly, and Maud’s clients often say they felt more in control, less fearful, and genuinely excited about giving birth.

Why we love her? Maud’s energy is calm, nurturing and deeply empowering. She’s passionate about helping women trust their instincts and birth their babies in their own way – and that’s right in line with what we stand for at Pregnant and Popped.

💡 Pregnant and Popped Pro Tip: Even if you're not planning HypnoBirthing, Maud’s Pilates classes are a great way to stay connected to your breath and body in pregnancy.

Inspire Mum & Baby are a holistic wellness centre for Mums and Mums to be in Singapore

Inspire Mum & Baby: Holistic Support for Every Step of Your Journey

Inspire Mum & Baby is a holistic wellness centre dedicated to supporting women from pregnancy through motherhood. Their Prenatal Pilates classes are designed to improve core muscles, balance, and strength – areas that experience more stress during pregnancy. These classes enable your body to cope with the baby’s growth and provide additional benefits in risk reduction postnatal.

But that's not all – Inspire Mum & Baby offers a comprehensive range of services, including Postnatal Pilates, Aqua Pregnancy, Watsu® Aqua Therapy, and Myofascial Release Therapy. Their Postnatal Pilates classes help you reconnect with your body and reclaim your well-being, focusing on gentle rehabilitation of the pelvic floor, strengthening weakened abdominal muscles, and alleviating postpartum discomfort.

Why we love them? Their nurturing environment and qualified instructors provide personalised guidance, ensuring you receive the best possible care during this special time. Plus, their all-female coaching team fosters early developmental success in children within a nurturing atmosphere.

💡 Pregnant and Popped Pro Tip:  Explore their Aqua Pregnancy classes for a soothing, low-impact workout that assists in elongating the lower back, releasing tension, and balancing pelvic ligaments.

So... Is Pilates Worth It?

In a word – yes.

Why is Pilates perfect for Pregnancy and Postpartum?

It's not just because it’s “good for you.” Pilates is one of the few movement practices designed to adapt with your body, not fight against it. It’s not about bouncing back – it’s about finding balance, feeling stronger, and reconnecting to the version of yourself that’s growing through motherhood.

Whether you’re looking for something slow and supportive, or energising and strengthening – these expert-led classes are a safe place to start.

So, if you’re ready to explore movement that meets you where you are (and helps you feel a bit more like you again), reach out to one of the incredible providers above – or come chat with us in The VILLAGE. We’ve got your back, always.

Remember, you're doing an incredible job, and we're here to support you every step of the way!