Motherhood

Pregnancy & postnatal Pilates in Northampton

Prenatal Reformer, postnatal recovery & Diastasis Recti support.

Where Viva Core started. Specialist small-group pregnancy Reformer in Northampton town, and a weekly prenatal Mat class at the Elgar Centre in Upton. Safe, informed movement designed around your body and your stage, including dedicated Diastasis Recti assessment and recovery.

Joyce Mwape supporting a pregnant client on Pilates equipment at Viva Core Northampton
Meet Joyce

Pre- and postnatal is where Viva Core began

Viva Core started as a dedicated pregnancy and postnatal practice, and it's still the work closest to my heart. BASI-qualified, with specialist pre- and postnatal training and a Diastasis Recti assessment focus, I've supported hundreds of women through pregnancy, birth recovery and returning to strength.

Classes stay small, a maximum of four, so I can see you properly, adapt as your body changes, and make sure every session leaves you feeling stronger and more like yourself.

Pregnancy Reformer (Northampton)

Small-group Reformer specifically adapted to every trimester, a supportive, educational class to help you feel strong through pregnancy.

Prenatal Mat · Elgar Centre, Upton

A weekly community-centre Mat class in Upton on Wednesdays. Sold in blocks of 6 sessions so we can build progressively.

Postnatal Recovery & Diastasis Recti

Rebuild your core and pelvic floor with care. Includes Diastasis Recti assessment and a personal programme to support recovery.

How to start

A safe, considered ladder into class

  1. 01

    Pregnant

    Book straight into a Pre- & Postnatal small-group class, every session is adapted to your trimester.

  2. 02

    New mum (3–6 months post-birth)

    Book a private session first so we can safely assess your recovery, check for Diastasis Recti and design your return to movement.

  3. 03

    Later postnatal or ongoing

    Move into the small-group Pre- & Postnatal class, or graduate into a Reformer group class when you're ready.

  4. 04

    Prefer Mat in Upton

    Join the prenatal Mat block at the Elgar Centre, six sessions, one a week, valid 70 days from purchase.

Why we ask for a commitment

Pregnancy and postnatal work builds session on session

Reformer classes run on a monthly membership and the Upton Mat class is sold in blocks of six, not to lock you in, but because meaningful change through pregnancy and postnatal recovery needs consistency. A minimum of 4 (Reformer) or 6 (Mat) sessions gives us the runway to actually make a difference in your body.

Pricing

Pre- & postnatal pricing

New mums (3–6 months post-birth) book a private session first. Then choose the option that fits your rhythm.

Start here (new mums)

New mum · 1:1 Private

£60
from
  • Full assessment & history
  • Diastasis Recti check
  • Personal programme built for you

Pre- & Postnatal Reformer · 1× a week

£108
per month
  • Specialist-led, groups of 4
  • Adapted for every trimester
  • Northampton town studio

Prenatal Mat · Elgar Centre, Upton

£108
6-session block
  • 6 prenatal Mat classes (weekly)
  • Wednesdays · Elgar Centre, Upton
  • Valid 70 days from purchase
Ready to start?

Book your pregnancy or postnatal Pilates class

New mums 3–6 months post-birth begin with a private session. Pregnant clients can join the specialist small group directly.

FAQs

Common questions