
Antenatal Body Awareness Course
- connect to your changing body and prepare for birth without kegels -
suitable for all stages of pregnancy, first time mums and those birthing again

Workshop + online course
Learn practical, embodied skills to support your body through pregnancy and prepare for birth — whatever kind of birth you're planning.
This isn't about doing hundreds of pelvic floor squeezes or building a rigid birth plan. It's about understanding how your body works, building awareness, and feeling more connected and confident as you move towards birth.
What's included:
- 90-minute live Zoom workshop
- small group for personal attention (max 8-10 people)
- access to the workshop recording
- Supporting materials (PDF guides and follow-up videos)
- Space for your questions
offer price £27 (from June this will be £47)
This is a reduced rate while I'm gathering feedback and refining the workshop. Your honest thoughts will help shape this course for future parents.
Option to add a 1-2-1 session at checkout
available at a reduced rate for workshop participants if you'd like individual support tailored to your body and birth plans.
Your Pregnant Pelvis
adapting to the shifts for pregnancy birth and beyond
This is for you if:
- you'd like to understand your body better in the lead up to birth
- you'd like to set yourself up for a smoother birth and postpartum experience
You might be:
• trying to conceive or pregnant
• starting to get some pelvic aches
• unsure of finding your pelvic floor muscles
• worried about the process of birthing / postpartum recovery
This is not for you if:
• You are looking for a traditional antenatal course. We'll not be covering all the aspects of birth preparation in this - if you're looking for in-depth antenatal sessions have a look at these options.
What to expect:
This doesn't involve adding lots more stuff to your home or your day:
= TIME
is around 10mins a day for at least 4 or 5 days a week
+ HABITS
adapting some of your movement habits
(no fancy kit required)
This is ideal if you'd like to explore non-clinical pelvic wellbeing options to support the your changing pregnant body that
- you can add to daily life
- are nervous system aware
- help prepare for birth
- practical ideas for early postnatal recovery
- are informed by biomechanics and embodiment
"I have been surprised by how making the smallest of movements has had a big impact on the way that my body feels. Let go of all the common things you have been told about the pelvic floor and come to one of Emilie's classes and listen and move more consciously and see what happens."
Explore dates and book your workshop:
What's different ?
✅ Shift habits
Many people find their daily habits 'undo' the work done in a once-a-week movement or occasional bodywork session.
❌ The focus is not on squeezes
We'll cover how to find your pelvic floor muscles, learn about how they work and give you options for funtional prenatal and postnatal movement.
✅ Trauma Informed
Emilie's a certified embodied trauma coach and works sensitively.
❌ Not a pregnancy yoga class
My background is in prenatal yoga, but this builds on that to offer a modern, biomechanics informed approach.
✅ Whole Body Approach
That means your emotions too. Rather than just looking at the pelvic floor in isolation, we'll be integrating the whole of you. This approach involves moving your body well and treating yourself with kindness.
❌ No stress
This isn't a class. It's more of a reset.
Little and often - no need to roll out a yoga mat to get started. Building core foundations, calming your nervous system and building awareness.
What are sessions like?
"The best thing has been having the space to slow down and feel into my body.
Learning about the way the body works and being able to consider a different way of working with the pelvic floor from doing squeezes has also been a real gift."
Chloe - Frome
Many people living with leaks also live with the feeling that they can’t do all the things they’d like to in life. A grief for what's missing.
It takes people an average of 5 years to get help with pelvic floor issues.
(that sucks.)Some exercises can increase pressure on your core and pelvic floor. And potentially make symptoms worse.
Squeezes don't work for everyone.
They are not a one-size fits all approach.
Emilie's training
Solidly based in anatomy, embodiment and practical biomechanics.
As well as the trainings below, Emilie's completed an in-person training with Katy Bowman of Nutritious Movement, and courses in PRESS Yoga and Felmale Pelvic Floor Training with pelvic pain expert Isa Herrera.
Franklin Method Pelvic Facia Trainer
The Franklin Method is a highly effective, evidence-based approach to movement education focusing on the body and its function.
It has been practiced for some 30 years and taught at numerous illustrious institutions around the globe.
Dynamic Neurocognitive Imagery is at the heart of the Franklin Method – this is the use of metaphorical mental imagery to support the development of healthy physical function, strength, mobility and coordination. In other words, we combine visualization techniques with physical exercises to improve movement.
Your Pelvic Matters Trained Teacher
A pilates based, full-body approach to pelvic floor rehabilitation designed specifically for women with:
- pelvic floor problems (prolapse, sneeze wee, urge incontinence),
- pelvic pain (hips, lower back, groin and/or pubic area)
- persistent monthly menstrual cramps, and
- pregnant women wanting to prepare their pelvic floor for a natural delivery
- diastasis
Based on Katy Bowman's biomechanics informed movement - taking a full-bodied approach to movement as a lifestyle not just those 20 minutes on a yoga mat. Emilie has also completed in-person training with Katy Bowman; 'Movement Ecology During Pregnancy'.
Pelvic Pain Relief + PRESS Yoga
Isa Herrera’s approach to pelvic pain relief weaves together science, movement, and deep body awareness. Her PRESS Yoga method is an blend of breathwork, myofascial release, therapeutic yoga, and evidence-based pelvic floor techniques.
Rather than treating pelvic pain as an isolated issue, Herrera’s work honours the intricate web of mind, muscles, and fascia, guiding people toward resilience and ease with gentle yet transformative practices.
Isa Herrera is a physiotherapist specialising in pelvic floor health, with a background in integrative women's health. She's the author of 5 books on pelvic wellbeing.
© 2026- Emilie J Rowell / the body doula




