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Issue 01 · Pre & Post Natal

Strong
through every
season.

A specialist semi-private programme for pregnancy and postpartum. Trimester-aware, pelvic-floor first, paced with care. We meet you exactly where your body is — and we move at the pace of your recovery, not anyone else's.

Pre and Post Natal Training
— Stellenbosch · est. 2020
Read on
8 sessions
Per intake
1:5
Coach to client
Pelvic floor
First, always
Trimester
aware
Chapter 01 · Where you are

Move the slider. Meet your moment.

Every trimester asks something different. So does every postpartum week. Drag below to see what training looks like wherever you are right now.

Second Trimester
Week 18

The sweet spot. Energy returns, the body settles. We build steady strength, focus on hips and posture, and protect the linea alba as it lengthens.

T2
0w13w27w40wPP+12w
01 — Focus
Steady strength
Compound lifts modified for trunk position. We keep the spine long, the breath connected, the load honest.
02 — Pelvic floor
Lift on exhale
Every rep coordinates with your pelvic floor. We train it to release as well as lift — both matter.
03 — Energy
Build, don't drain
You should leave the session with more energy than you arrived. If you're spent, we've gone too far.
Chapter 02 · Choose your edition

Two programmes. One philosophy.

Edition A · Pre Natal
For the carrying
season.
All trimesters · cleared by your medical team

Strength training that meets each trimester where it is. Posture work for the changing body. Breath and pelvic floor coordination from week one. We protect the linea alba, the sacrum, and your nervous system.

  • Trimester-specific programming
  • Pelvic-floor first conditioning
  • Posture & hip mobility focus
  • Birth-prep breathing patterns
R3,495 · 8 sessions
Edition B · Post Natal
For the returning
season.
From 6 weeks postpartum · medical clearance

A graduated return to fitness. We start at the foundation — breath, alignment, deep core — and build outward only when the system is ready. Honest, patient work for a body that's already done a great deal.

  • Diastasis-aware reconditioning
  • Pelvic-floor recovery protocol
  • Graduated load reintroduction
  • Nervous-system recalibration
R3,495 · 8 sessions

Recovery is the whole work — not what comes after.

— The Unlocked Pre/Post Natal Lead
Chapter 03 · The first tool

Breath. Every session begins here.

Before strength, before lifting, before anything: we breathe. A 4-2-6 cycle that re-teaches the diaphragm and pelvic floor to move together. Try it now — ten cycles takes two minutes.

Press start
Cycle 0 of 10
Chapter 04 · A check most women never get

Diastasis recti self-check.

A simple at-home check for separation of the abdominal wall. Most women never get screened — but every postpartum intake at Unlocked starts here. You can begin the same way.

Step 01
Lie on your back
Knees bent, feet flat, hands soft on belly. Breathe out slowly.
Step 02
Find the midline
Place 2-3 fingers across the line above your belly button.
Step 03
Lift the head
Slowly raise your head, exhaling. Feel for a soft gap or doming.
Step 04
Measure the gap
More than 2 fingers wide? Bring it to your intake. We'll start there.

Most women never get checked. The first thing we do at intake is this — but you can start now, gently, on your own.

Chapter 05 · The trimester guide

What to do. What to modify.

This guide updates with the slider above. General guidance only — your specific programme is built with your coach at intake.

— Yes, this
Do
  • Compound lifts (squat, deadlift, row)
  • Hip and posterior chain work
  • Pelvic-floor coordination on every rep
  • Walking, swimming, gentle cardio
  • Breath work + posture daily
— Modify or pause
Modify
  • Supine work after week 16
  • High-impact jumping & running
  • Twisting, deep core flexion
  • Heated rooms, breath-holding
  • Anything that feels "wrong"

We don't snap back. We rebuild — slowly, completely, on your timeline.

— On post-natal philosophy
Chapter 06 · Logistics, gently

Find your slot.

Three small choices. Then we suggest a pairing — or hold a place for the next intake.

Step 01 · Where
Where are you in your journey?
Step 02 · When
Pick two weekday slots that work.
Step 03 · Time
Morning or afternoon?
— Suggested pairing
Chapter 07 · The four pillars

What we build, in order.

Each phase reinforces the next. Skip one and the rest doesn't hold.

01
Pelvic floor
The foundation. We re-teach it to lift, release, and coordinate with your breath. Before anything else, this.
02
Core integration
Not crunches. Honest deep-core work that respects the linea alba and rebuilds intra-abdominal pressure.
03
Strength
Heavy enough to count, paced enough to last. Compound lifts modified to your phase, week by week.
04
Nervous system
Pregnancy and postpartum are nervous-system events. We train recovery as deliberately as we train load.
Chapter 08 · One session, four parts

The shape of every session.

Predictable architecture. Variable inputs. The same care every time.

Block 01
Breath & reset
10 minutes
Pelvic floor breathing, posture cues, joint mobility. The nervous system arrives first.
Block 02
Strength
25 minutes
Compound lifts, modified to your phase. Slow tempos, honest weight, every rep coordinated with breath.
Block 03
Conditioning
15 minutes
Sustainable energy work. Walks, sled, low-impact intervals. We build, we never burn out.
Block 04
Down-regulate
10 minutes
Stretch, breath, debrief. You leave restored — not depleted.
Chapter 09 · A simple log

How are you, really?

A two-minute weekly check we do at the start of every session. Try it now.

Energy balanced
Sleep moderate
We adjust today's session by what you tell us here. No badge for pushing through.
Chapter 10 · Pricing

Two editions. Same care.

8 sessions per intake, paid up front. R3,495 each. Pre-pay locks your slot for the next 8-week block.

Edition A · Pre-Natal
Pre Natal
Semi-Private
All trimesters · cleared by your medical team
R3,495
8 sessions · 8-week intake
  • Full intake screening & programme build
  • Trimester-specific session design
  • Birth-prep breathwork protocol
  • Coach pairing in cohort of 5
  • Whatsapp access to your coach
— A note on safety

This is general guidance, not medical advice. We require a green-light from your medical team — your obstetrician, midwife, or physiotherapist — before starting. The Unlocked pre-/post-natal lead is certified through Burrell Education.

Chapter 11 · Quietly answered

A few quiet questions.

When can I start the post-natal programme?
We start at six weeks postpartum at the earliest, after your six-week medical check. C-section, complicated birth, or ongoing recovery may push that out. We'll always defer to your medical team.
What if I'm in my first trimester and very tired?
We meet you where you are. The first trimester is often the hardest — we'd rather you walk through breath and gentle movement for the first six weeks than push through. Energy returns. We pace to that.
Do I need to bring anything?
A water bottle, supportive shoes, and clothes you can move in. We have everything else. No special equipment.
What's the cohort size?
A maximum of five women per session. Semi-private means you're known by name and your programme is yours — you're not a number in a class.
Can I bring my baby?
Yes — for postpartum sessions, baby is welcome and we have a soft area on the side. Many of our post-natal mums train with babe nearby. We'll make it work.
What if I miss a session?
You have eight weeks to use your eight sessions. If life happens — and it will — we move things around. We don't penalise women for the unpredictability of this season.
What's your refund policy?
Once the intake call is complete and the first session has happened, payment is non-refundable. If you can't continue for medical reasons, we hold your sessions for up to 12 months.