Body & Soul Pilates has partnered with the Alder Centre to provide physio-led Pilates classes for those who have been through still birth or early infant loss.
It is often forgotten or not fully appreciated that women who have sadly lost a baby are still postnatal and experiencing all the body changes that come with pregnancy and birth. These classes provide the opportunity to acknowledge these changes and to focus on postnatal recovery and rehab in a safe and supportive space.
Classes run in six week blocks and include:
- Pelvic floor reconnection and strengthening
- Breathing and posture
- Restoring core strength and optimising physical recovery
- Education and attention to postnatal issues such as C-Section scar massage, separated abdominal muscles and bladder and bowel function
- Workshop on return to running and impact activities
- Supporting mental wellbeing
Classes are small, with a maximum of 4-6 participants, and are followed by optional tea and coffee so there is plenty of opportunity for peer support. In addition, there are Alder Centre staff available throughout to provide emotional support if needed.
There are six blocks of classes run per year. For the dates of the next block please contact the Alder Centre directly.
About the Alder Centre
The Alder Centre is the UK’s first and only purpose-built dedicated child bereavement centre and it is right here in Liverpool. There will to the opportunity to find out about other services run by the centre during the classes.
Who is it for?
The classes are free and are open to any mum who has lost their baby from stillbirth up to 12 months postnatally. If you are outside these criteria but still feel that you would benefit then please still ring for a chat. For your own safety and wellbeing to attend the classes you must be:
- 6+ weeks post vaginal delivery
- 12+ weeks post C-Section delivery
- Have had your 6-8 week GP check
See the website for free downloadable resources.
- How can I access this service?
- Telephone or email the Alder Centre for more information and to book
- When is this activity on?
- Classes run in six week blocks. Contact the Alder Centre or see the website for date and time.
- How much will it cost me?
- The classes are free and are open to any mum who has lost their baby from stillbirth up to 12 months postnatally. If you are outside these criteria but still feel that you would benefit then please still ring for a chat.
- Disabled access
- If you are visiting in a large wheelchair accessible vehicle, please park in the Emergency Department car park to avoid issues accessing the multi-storey car park. There are two Changing Places toilets: one in the hospital Atrium and one on the first floor. There are toilet facilities on every ward.
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- What groups of people is this for?
- The general public
- What areas of the city is this for?
- People from anywhere in the city
Contacts
- All enquiries and booking - the Alder Centre
- alder.centre@alderhey.co.uk
- 0151 252 5391
