During my first pregnancy, I did everything I possibly could to prepare:
✔️Active birth workshop
✔️Aquanatal classes
✔️All the baby books and magazines
✔️Midwife-led antenatal courses
I even drove a 28-mile round trip to get to the only Pregnancy Pilates class available at the time!
But my second pregnancy?
A very different story...
Like so many second-time mums, I was busy juggling a pre-schooler, rushing between activities, and trying to squeeze pregnancy around daily life. I didn't do any of the things I’d done religiously the first time round. Even the midwives were pretty relaxed about seeing me. It was definitely a case of "you’ve done it all before, so you’ll be fine!”
But the truth is… just because you've done it before, it doesn’t necessarily make things easier.
What if your first birth didn’t go the way you hoped?
My first birth ended in an emergency caesarean when what I had been hoping for was a home birth. When I was pregnant again, I just really wanted a VBAC - but wanting a different experience isn’t the same as preparing for one. And second pregnancies can also bring their own challenges:
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Pelvic or back pain happening earlier
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More fatigue
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A pelvic floor that never fully recovered
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Sleep that’s unpredictable (especially with a little one already at home)
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Less time to slow down and connect with your pregnancy
And if your first birth was difficult or simply not what you wanted, you might feel even more unsure the second time around.
Why Pregnancy Classes Can Make a Huge Difference
Pregnancy exercise isn’t just about “staying active.”
It’s about:
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Easing the aches and pains that creep in sooner the second time
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Supporting your pelvic floor and core
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Preparing your body and mind for labour (whatever that looks like for you)
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Helping you recover better after birth
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Giving you 30 precious minutes of calm, connection and breath
My online pregnancy classes are designed for your real life - the busy, messy, beautiful second-time-round version where time is limited and energy is precious.
What you get:
✅ Live online 30-minute classes you can fit around bedtime
✅ A library of recordings you can use at any time
✅ Gentle movement that eases pelvic and back pain
✅ A focused time for yourself to reduce stress and connect with your baby
✅ Mini courses to help with labour prep and back pain relief
If you want this pregnancy to feel more supported - physically and emotionally - I’d love to help you.
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