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About
Transforming postnatal care
So often mums feel forgotten once their baby arrives. People visit to meet the baby, everyone asks how the baby is, you attend multiple appointments for the baby’s well-being. Grow Pilates is changing this.
Our program is designed just for mothers. We deliver safe and effective exercises tailored to your postpartum and motherhood needs.
A modern approach
We know how hard it is for mums to get out of the house, find the time for exercise and know what the right exercises are in the postpartum period.
With the convenience of online classes, you can participate from the comfort of your own home, saving you precious time that can be spent bonding with your baby.
Benefits of Grow Pilates
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Go at your own pace
4 levels of difficulty.
From post-birth, Level 0 introduces key concepts and ‘How to’ guides for correct technique.
Progress through to Level 3, where your strength, coordination and fitness are challenged.
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Convenient
No need to rush out of the house
Have the flexibility to fit exercise in around your baby.
You can pause the class if needed.
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Effective exercises
Based on the latest research and more than 10 years of pre/postnatal physio experience
Designed to heal any diastasis recti separation, pelvic floor weakness, and/or weak core muscles which can give back pain
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Safe for prolapse
All of our classes are prolapse safe.
There is a large focus on pelvic floor engagement and exercises.
For our high-impact classes, we provide some guidance for those who have a prolapse.
Having a prolapse doesn’t mean you have to avoid impact activities forever.
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Vaginal and caesarean birth recovery
Seperate vaginal and caesarean delivery recovery information.
Provide you with the most appropriate care for each type of delivery.
By approx 6 weeks postnatal, most women are at the same functional level so we don’t separate classes after this.
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Return to running/sport preparation
Specific Return to Sport/Running preparation classes begin in Levels 2 and 3.
Prepare your body’s fitness and strength in preparation for return to high-intensity sports such as running, F45/BFT, netball, tennis etc.
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Pelvic Girdle Pain
Pelvic Girdle Pain (PGP)-friendly classes are offered in Levels 0 and 1.
Educational information on managing and resolving PGP in the postnatal period.
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Stretch and Relaxation classes
Unwind with guided relaxation classes.
Learn relaxation imagery so you can use these yourself whenever you need.
Ease any muscle tightness, aches or pains with stretching sessions ranging from 10 - 30 minutes.
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Educational resources
Postnatal-specific topics.
Educational videos which explain common topics experienced in the postnatal period.
Exercise guides if you want to follow a plan and not have to decide which class to do!
Printable handouts and exercise planners.
Postnatal Program structure
Free Equipment Pack
We know mums don’t have the time to run around to the shops to buy exercise equipment, which is why we include this pack with any subscription.
On your initial sign-up, you will receive a FREE equipment pack in the mail.
With free postage to anywhere in Australia included, this pack provides you with the tools to follow our Ball, Band and Slider exercise classes.
About | Team
Hayley Runting
Pelvic Health Physiotherapist,
Pilates Instructor + Founder
B. Physio (Hon.), PG Cert (Pelvic Floor Physio)
My mission is to deliver high-quality postnatal classes and educational resources to all mothers, all around Australia. I hope to empower women with knowledge, strength and confidence, helping them to grow as mothers, and within themselves.
From working with hundreds of postnatal women over the 10+ years of my career, I have seen how hard it is for many mums to return to regular in-person classes, despite their best intentions. Being able to access quality pilates sessions which have a variety of length, style, equipment, and are able to be done with kids asleep or awake are key criteria as I continue to build Grow Pilates.
As a firm believer in ‘prevention is better than cure’, I hope Grow Pilates is able to help many women avoid incontinence, prolapse or pain issues which are, unfortunately, too common in the postnatal population.
I hope you enjoy the program as much as I do!
Bella Baby
Assistant
Bella joined the Grow Pilates family in 2020. Her role is to assist with filming and help mammas learn how to incorporate their little ones into the exercise routine.
Bella’s favourite activities are napping, napping, and more napping. She is handmade, and is the approximately size of an average swaddled 3 month old.
“I love the 15 minute classes, as well as the 30 minute classes. In between baby stuff I feel I can juggle a 15 or 30 min class so love choosing between those two options (I have 2 bubs under 2)”
Anon., Mum of 2
“I am really enjoying grow Pilates! The classes are the perfect length for a busy mom but Are super effective. I can already feel the strength building back up in my body! Thank you”
Karen, Mum of 1