Wellbeing 🌸
Pregnancy massage, postnatal care, pelvic floor physio, yoga and mental health support across London — because looking after yourself matters too.
Growing and birthing a baby is demanding work. Whether you need physical recovery support, a calming yoga class or someone to talk to — these are our curated picks for maternal wellbeing in London.
24 venues
Blissful Thinking
Specialist pregnancy and postnatal massage by experienced therapists. Tailored treatments to relieve the physical demands of pregnancy — from backache and hip pain to general tension and fatigue. Also offers postnatal massage to support recovery.
The Bump Clinic
A dedicated antenatal and postnatal wellness clinic offering pregnancy massage, reflexology, osteopathy and acupuncture. All therapists are trained to work with pregnant and new mothers.
CORE Dulwich
Holistic wellness studio in East Dulwich offering specialist pregnancy massage and pregnancy reflexology. Treatments are tailored to expectant mothers to ease the physical demands of pregnancy and support overall wellbeing. Open 7 days a week with early morning and evening slots.
Blissful Thinking — Postnatal
Restorative postnatal massage to help new mothers recover physically and emotionally. Treatments focus on the back, shoulders and hips — all the areas affected by feeding and baby-carrying. Baby can come too.
Mummy MOT
A specialist postnatal assessment by a women's health physio — checks your pelvic floor, abdominal muscles (including diastasis recti) and posture. Practitioners are located across London. A must-do at 6–12 weeks postpartum.
Six Physio — Women's Health
Specialist women's health physiotherapy across six London clinics. Offers antenatal and postnatal physio, pelvic floor rehabilitation, and return-to-exercise assessments for new mums.
PelviCare
Women's health physiotherapy clinic in Greenwich specialising in pelvic floor and abdominal health. Offers Pregnancy MOT, Mummy MOT® and Menopause MOT, plus treatment for diastasis recti, pelvic girdle pain, incontinence and prolapse. Uses INDIBA® therapy, kinesiotaping and hypopressive exercises.
EH Physio
Chartered Women's Health Physiotherapist in East Dulwich, accredited by ACPWH. Treats pregnancy-related musculoskeletal problems, pelvic floor dysfunction, stress incontinence, overactive bladder and pelvic organ prolapse. Antenatal and postnatal care, with pilates-based exercise rehabilitation.
Triyoga
London's most established yoga studio group. Offers pregnancy yoga, postnatal yoga, baby yoga and mum & baby pilates across five London locations. Classes for all trimesters and stages postpartum.
The Life Centre
Established yoga and wellness centre with a strong programme of pregnancy yoga, restorative postnatal yoga and mum & baby classes. Known for nurturing, expert teachers in beautiful studio spaces.
Active Birth Centre
Founded by Janet Balaskas — the pioneer of the active birth movement. Offers pregnancy yoga, birth preparation workshops and postnatal classes. Workshops now also available online for those outside London.
Mooch Maternity — Beckenham
Postnatal fitness classes across Beckenham run by certified pre & postnatal specialists. Mat Pilates for Mums (core, pelvic floor & posture — newborns welcome, from £75 for 6 weeks), Power & Carry full-body strength (12+ weeks postpartum), MOOCH Circuits (weights, glutes & core with baby), MOOCH Punch (boxing + weights) and MOOCH Push (outdoor buggy workout from £65). All classes safe from 6 weeks post-birth.
Busylizzy — Clapham & Battersea
Award-winning community club for South London parents. Pregnancy classes (yoga, pilates, cardio) from 14 weeks, plus postnatal Mummy & Me Pilates, Yoga and Buggy Fitness. Also baby and toddler development classes — music, signing, art, dance and more. Flexible Pick'n'Mix membership from £55/month or single classes from £15. Baby change and buggy-friendly venues. Runs 51 weeks a year.
The London Academy of Dance
Boutique fitness studio near Borough & London Bridge offering postnatal classes from £10. Mama & Baby Pilates (newborn to crawling), Baby-Wearing Dance Fitness and Strong Mama & Babies/Toddlers. No membership needed — pay per class. Feeding, napping and happy noises all welcome.
OCA London
Yoga sanctuary in Bermondsey near London Bridge offering Mum & Baby Yoga, Pregnancy Yoga, aerial yoga, sound baths and women's circles. A nurturing, community-led space for all stages of the motherhood journey.
Movement Collective (MoCo)
Pilates and movement studio at London Bridge offering Reformer Classes with Baby — a slower-paced, thoughtful class designed for postnatal recovery. Also offers mat pilates, stretch therapy and breathwork.
Breathe Studio — Islington
Boutique mat pilates studio on Upper Street, Islington. Yummy Mummy Pilates is a gentle postnatal class rebuilding core and pelvic floor strength — small babies (not yet crawling) welcome. Must have 6-week sign-off from your doctor. Advance booking required.
Tempo 301
Reformer pilates studio with Baby & Me Postnatal Mat Pilates — a baby-friendly class focused on safely rebuilding core function, easing tension and improving posture. Taught by antenatal-qualified trainers in small groups. Studios across East and South London.
Association of Reflexologists — Find a Therapist
The AOR's therapist directory lets you find a qualified reflexologist near you in London. Reflexology is popular in pregnancy for relaxation, reducing oedema and supporting wellbeing. Filter by specialist interest to find maternity-trained practitioners.
PANDAS Foundation
Free, non-judgemental support for perinatal mental health — covering prenatal and postnatal depression, anxiety, OCD and PTSD. Helpline, peer support groups and online community. No referral needed.
Make Birth Better
A network of perinatal mental health professionals and campaigners. Excellent resources for birth trauma, PTSD after birth and perinatal anxiety. Directory of trauma-informed therapists across the UK.
The Motherhood Group
A community and mental health platform for mothers from Black and ethnically diverse communities. Offers peer support groups, therapy referrals, and culturally sensitive mental health resources.
Osteopathic Centre for Children (OCC)
London Bridge–based charity offering expert osteopathic care for babies, children and expectant mothers. Treats pregnancy-related back pain, SPD, and postnatal recovery. Also renowned for treating babies with colic, reflux, feeding difficulties and unsettled behaviour. Donation-based pricing.
The 360 Mama — Postnatal Recovery (C-Section)
Online postnatal recovery programme created by a scar massage specialist and a chartered physiotherapist with 14+ years of experience. The C-Section course guides you from birth preparation through years of post-birth recovery — covering scar massage and desensitisation, core and pelvic floor rehabilitation, postnatal nutrition, breathwork and weekly exercise plans. Delivered in bite-sized 10–15 minute videos designed to fit around a newborn. Includes access to a private community group, downloadable handouts and audio files. A vaginal birth programme is also available. Winner of a Gold Award from The Mum Marketplace for best C-section brand.
Our recommendations are based on personal experience and research. Always verify details directly with the provider.