Pre- and
Postnatal
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Pre- & Postnatal
Why does Ella work with pregnant and postpartum women?
"I was twenty-four when I had my son, Jackson. I was fortunate to have an uncomplicated pregnancy and birth, and I diligently did my pelvic floor exercises, just as I’d been advised. So you can imagine my surprise—and embarrassment—when, once everything had healed, I realised I could no longer run, jump, or even laugh at times without leaking.
What followed wasn’t just embarrassment. I felt confusion, shame, grief, and a sense of betrayal by my own body. For years, I quietly accepted this as my new normal—sharing knowing looks with other mums and surreptitiously sliding into the gym bathroom for a wee whenever the skipping ropes would come out for a session.
When Jack was nearly eight, something shifted. As my work as a yoga teacher deepened, so did my understanding of the body. I became increasingly curious about what a strong, stable core really meant.
Through this exploration, I developed a different approach—one that changed how I breathed, moved, and engaged my body. Slowly, things began to improve. My undies and my pelvic floor muscles have been thanking me ever since!
Within a few months, I went from needing multiple bathroom stops during a 5km run, to just one beforehand, and eventually none at all. Jackson’s ninth birthday marked not only a celebration of his life, but a quiet farewell to years of living with a leaky vagina.
The change was profound. I felt strong again. Capable. Empowered. I trusted my body.
And now, I want to help other women rediscover that same confidence, freedom, and ease in their own bodies.”
- Ella
How can Ella help?
Ella is committed to providing safe, informed, and supportive training for her pregnant and postpartum clients. She is currently completing a professional certification as a Pre- and Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist, ensuring her work is grounded in current best practice.
The course is led by Dr. Sarah Duvall, a US-based physiotherapist who specialises in women’s health and educates health and fitness professionals worldwide. Sarah’s work has played a significant role in shaping Ella’s own understanding and recovery from pelvic floor dysfunction.
Through this training, Ella is developing a deeper understanding of exercise modifications during pregnancy, appropriate timelines for returning to movement after birth, and corrective strategies for common postpartum concerns. These include pelvic floor dysfunction (such as leaking, tightness, or prolapse), diastasis recti, sacroiliac (SI) joint pain, and lower back pain.
If you’d like to learn more, or if you’re experiencing any of these concerns, you’re welcome to get in touch with Ella to talk through how she may be able to support you.