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Ready to get stronger after birth? 

 

Rebuild full-body strength, core and pelvic floor confidence with a physio-led pathway designed to help you progress back to higher-level exercise, running and impact safely.

 
Explore Postnatal Strength + Running

Realistic workouts designed to fit around motherhood. Created by pelvic health experts.

Postnatal exercise doesn’t have to stay gentle forever

Whether your goal is lifting heavier, getting back to the gym, running, sport, chasing your children or simply feeling strong in your body again, EMP gives you a clear progression from postnatal foundations into real strength.

Returning to advanced exercise after birth is highly individual and depends on your recovery, strength, pelvic floor function, core control, and overall health.

There isn’t one date when every woman is suddenly “ready” for harder exercise. Progress depends on your recovery, pelvic floor symptoms, core function, strength and the type of exercise you want to return to.

If you’ve moved beyond the early recovery stage and can exercise without increasing pain, heaviness, leaking or other symptoms, you may be ready to start progressively increasing strength and impact.

You may be ready to progress if:

  • everyday movement feels comfortable
  • your early postnatal recovery is going well
  • you can tolerate foundational strength work
  • leaking, heaviness or pain are absent or well managed
  • you’re ready to build toward strength, impact or running

The Empowered Motherhood Postnatal Progress program is for you if...

You still leak when you move

You want to rebuild strength safely

You want to rebuild your body after birth and progressively build strength and fitness safely and confidently.

You have heaviness, pressure or prolapse symptoms

You have heaviness, pressure or prolapse symptoms

You want to understand what is safe and how to progress without fear.

You have abdominal separation or core weakness

You have abdominal separation or core weakness

You want to reconnect with your core and rebuild strength properly.

You feel stuck in beginner postnatal exercise

You feel stuck in beginner postnatal exercise

You're ready for more, but you're not sure what your body can handle.

You want to return to running, lifting or sport

You want to return to running, lifting or sport

You need a pathway that bridges the gap between rehab and real training.

You want to feel like yourself again

You want to feel like yourself again

You want confidence, strength and trust in your body after birth.

Membership Options

 

Specialised 6-month program

Postnatal Foundations

Best for early postnatal recovery
  • Progressive week by week program.
  • C-Section Recovery Program.
  • Levels 1-3 in the EMP.
  • Designed for the first 6-8 months after birth. 
  • Pelvic Floor and Core rehab.
  • Expert Education and support. 

$199 for 6 months access. 

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Postnatal Progress + Running

Best for advanced postnatal exercise
  • Progressive strength and fitness programs.
  • Level 4 and 5 in the EMP.
  • Designed for 6 months+ after birth.
  • Advanced Pelvic Floor and core.
  • Return to Running and impact programs.
  • Expert Education and support.   

$199 for 6 months access. 

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Your Complete EMP Pathway

Full Journey Membership

Unlimited access to all EMP programs 
  • Full access to all EMP programs.
  • Early Postnatal + C-Section Recovery.
  • Pelvic Floor, Core and Prolapse Safe pathways.
  • Advanced Strength + Return to Running.
  • Expert Education, Q&As and ongoing support.

$249 per 6 months or $319 per year. 

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Feel confident rebuilding your body after birth

Physio-led evidence-based workouts for pregnancy and postnatal health

Build real strength again

Progress from foundational postnatal movement into proper resistance training.

Week-by-week pregnancy programs and postnatal recovery

Strengthen your core + pelvic floor

Train them as part of whole-body exercise, lifting and movement.

Variety of workouts for pregnancy and postnatal fitness

Return to impact with confidence

Build the strength and control needed for jumping, running and higher-level exercise.

Trusted pregnancy fitness program recommended by healthcare professionals

Train in a way that fits motherhood

Choose shorter or longer strength, Pilates, cardio and mobility sessions depending on the time and energy you have.

Getting stronger after birth takes more than core exercises.

As you move beyond early postnatal recovery, your pelvic floor and core need to progress alongside the rest of your body.

EMP takes you beyond isolated rehabilitation and gradually builds the strength, endurance, control and impact tolerance you need for lifting, training, running and everyday motherhood.

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Pelvic Floor Progression

No matter how you gave birth, postpartum recovery starts with the pelvic floor. Starting pelvic floor exercises from birth can help to re-establish neural pathways, support continence and promote the healing of stitches or tears. The EMP pelvic floor workouts are designed to be started from birth (once any catheters have been removed) and progress to functional pelvic floor workouts to support your return to running and impact. 

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Pelvic Floor Progression

Your pelvic floor and core need to work as part of whole-body movement, not just isolated exercises. EMP progresses these foundations into squats, lifting, strength work and higher-level movement.

 

Build whole-body strength

Pregnancy and birth change more than your abs. Progressive resistance work helps rebuild the strength you need for lifting, carrying, exercise and everyday motherhood.

 

Core Strength and Stability

Your deep core muscles continue to rebuild well beyond 12 weeks postpartum. Our advanced core workouts focus on restoring stability, power, and coordination, helping to close any remaining abdominal separation and prepare your body for heavier loads and dynamic movement.

pregnancy pelvic girdle pain safe exercise
pregnancy pelvic girdle pain safe exercise
pregnancy pelvic girdle pain safe exercise

Prepare for a return to impact 

Running, jumping and higher-impact training place very different demands on your body. EMP progressively builds the strength, control and confidence needed before you increase impact.

Functional Fitness for Motherhood

Whether you are looking to return to sport, or just want to have the energy to keep up with your kids, we are here to support your fitness goals

Motherhood is an incredibly demanding role and one we need to train for. The EMP advanced postnatal exercise program integrates functional strength, pilates, and cardio conditioning to help you meet these daily challenges while preparing your body for sport, running, and lifelong fitness.

Still dealing with leaking, heaviness, prolapse or core symptoms?

You don’t necessarily need to stop exercising. You may need a different progression.

EMP includes pelvic-floor-informed modifications and specialist pathways for prolapse, leaking, abdominal separation and persistent symptoms.

Symptoms mild / manageable

Continue with Postnatal Strength + Running with modifications.

Explore Postnatal Progress + Running

Prolapse or more complex symptoms

Explore the dedicated Prolapse Safe Program.

Explore Prolapse Safe

What is the EMP approach to postnatal exercise?

 

What is the EMP approach to postnatal exercise?

The Empowered Motherhood Program is built on the belief that postnatal recovery doesn’t end after 6 or 12 weeks. Your body continues to heal and adapt for up to 18 months after birth, which is why our approach combines physiotherapy principles with progressive, functional fitness — helping you rebuild strength, stability, and confidence every step of the way.

Graded Progression for Long-Term Strength

Recovery happens in stages. Research shows that connective tissue, pelvic floor, and core muscles continue to remodel for up to 18 months postpartum (Mottola et al., 2018; Deindl et al., 2022). The EMP guides you through these stages with gradual increases in load, intensity, and complexity, ensuring every workout supports safe, ongoing healing.

pregnancy pelvic girdle pain safe exercise
pregnancy pelvic girdle pain safe exercise

Graded Progression for Long-Term Strength

Recovery happens in stages. Research shows that connective tissue, pelvic floor, and core muscles continue to remodel for up to 18 months postpartum (Mottola et al., 2018; Deindl et al., 2022). The EMP guides you through these stages with gradual increases in load, intensity, and complexity, ensuring every workout supports safe, ongoing healing.

pregnancy pelvic girdle pain safe exercise

Return to Running and Impact Safely

Returning to running or high-impact training too early can place stress on healing tissues. The EMP’s Return to Running pathway follows evidence-based timelines and readiness testing (ACOG, 2020; Goom et al., 2019), helping you rebuild strength and endurance through structured phases so you can run, lift, and move with confidence and control.

pregnancy pelvic girdle pain safe exercise
pregnancy pelvic girdle pain safe exercise

Ready for workouts that actually challenge you again?

Postnatal exercise doesn’t have to stay gentle forever.

As your strength and confidence return, EMP progresses you into more challenging Pilates, resistance training, cardio, impact preparation and runner-ready workouts.

  • Progressive strength + resistance training

  • Higher-level core and pelvic floor integration

  • Pilates and cardio

  • Functional lifting

  • Impact preparation

  • Runner-ready workouts

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 Your pathway from postnatal rehab to advanced strength

No random workouts. No scrolling for modifications. EMP gives you a clear, physio-led pathway that meets you where you are and grows with you.

Want to run again?

Returning to running after birth is not just about waiting a certain number of weeks.

Your body needs enough pelvic floor capacity, lower-body strength, control and tolerance to impact.

EMP’s graded Return to Running pathway helps you progressively prepare for impact, test your readiness and build back toward running without jumping straight from recovery into kilometres.

Return to Running is included in our Postnatal Progress and Full Journey Memberships →

Because generic postnatal advice can keep you stuck.

You need more than random workouts or vague advice to “listen to your body”. You need a clear progression.

Created by experts who understand postpartum and motherhood

 

 

EMP was created by a physio and postnatal specialist after six pregnancies and supporting thousands of women.

You also get expert education from leading maternal health professionals including obstetricians, midwives, psychologists, naturopaths and dietitians - all inside the app.

What’s included in your postnatal pathway

  • 3 key postnatal workouts each week
  • 2 bonus workouts each week for when you have more time
  • Weekly expert education tutorial
  • Specialised programs for common complications
  • Pelvic floor & core support

Trusted by postnatal mothers and recommended by health care professionals. 

 

Thousands of mothers are rebuilding strength and confidence with the EMP

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"It has changed from thinking that getting my pre-baby body back is a high priority and determines some sort of success" 

Absolutely loving the program, thank you!

The one thing that has changed the most for me since starting the program is my mindset! It has changed from thinking that getting my pre-baby body back is a high priority and determines some sort of success. Instead, I now have a newfound love for my body for what it has done to create and nourish my babies. I love exercising to move my body, getting some ‘me time’, and gradually and safely regaining strength. Also, I’ve thoroughly enjoyed running since before babies and I really appreciate your return to running series, especially the new strength and mobility workouts.

Sarah M. - EMP Member

 

 

 

 

 

"I'm so grateful for your program"

I am so grateful for your program as physio myself, your guidance was amazing.

Emma Keady - EMP Member

"The EMP helped me stay positive through my recovery" 

The EMP really helped me stay positive during some dark times in my postnatal recovery with prolapse. The prolapse safe program was incredible and helped me understand that I could still live an active life. Kimmy and Lyz give off such a positive and vibrant energy (yes even through an app!) that even a quick workout can set me up for the day.

Sarah M. - EMP Member

All Your Questions, Answered:

Feel confident at every stage - from early pregnancy to postnatal recovery. 

Feel strong and move safely through each trimester with our physio-led week by week program. Pregnancy safe workouts combined with expert education and real life support. 

Pregnancy Program

Create the birth you deserve: positive, informed and supported. The latest research and evidence, combined with physio-led classes and personalised support. 

Birth Preparation

Heal your body safely after birth and by guided by the experts as you progress from early rehab to advanced fitness and running with our motivating week-by-week program. 

Postnatal Program

We created the Empowered Motherhood Program with a simple mission: 

To ensure that all mothers have access to expert-led exercise and education. 

Start your Empowered Motherhood

The Empowered Motherhood Program acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

The Empowered Motherhood Program acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.