THE ONE WITH THE POSTNATAL: AN ENGLISH-SPEAKING RÜCKBILDUNGSKURS WITH A MIDWIFE
Pregnancy and birth change us. Some of the changes we can see, others we can’t.
A perineal tear, or an episiotomy and not to forget a C-section scar. Hours and hours of labour. And now, on top of it all, the exhaustion of too little sleep.
Your body carried a whole human being, then worked harder than it ever has to bring them into the world. It deserves patience and then a little dedicated time to come back to itself. Not by rushing to “bounce back,” but by rebuilding, gently and properly.
That’s what The One With The Postnatal is for.A postnatal exercise class in English ( in German it’s called Rückbildungskurs ) in Berlin, led by a midwife with over 20 years of experience. It’s designed for bodies that have just been through pregnancy and birth.
What we’ll work on together
A postnatal exercise class designed specifically for bodies that have just been through pregnancy and birth.
WHAT WE’LL WORK ON TOGETHER
Bringing your organs back to where they were before pregnancy. Your body did a lot of shifting to make room for your baby.
Getting to know your new body. It’s not the same body it was before. This class is a space to understand it, not fight it.
Your pelvic floor. Whether you had a vaginal birth or a C-section, your pelvic floor has been through a lot. We’ll rebuild its strength together, safely and at your pace.
Preventing incontinence and organ prolapse. Strengthening the right muscles, the right way, is one of the best things you can do for your long-term health.
Easing back and neck pain. From carrying, feeding, and endless hours holding your baby, your upper body needs support too.
NO MATTER HOW YOU GOT HERE
Whether your birth left you with a visible tear or not. Whether it lasted three hours or thirty. Every body’s postnatal journey looks different, and every one of them deserves your attention.
Come as you are: sleep-deprived, still healing, and ready to reconnect with your body at your own pace.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Language: English
Where: Hebammenpraxis Bauch-Raum, Choriner Straße 31, 10435 Berlin-Prenzlauer Berg (near U Senefelderplatz / Eberswalderstr. )
AND online from home.
When to start: from about 8 weeks after a vaginal birth, from about 8–10 weeks after a C-section
Format: 8 sessions , 2 in person and 6 online
Babies: are very much welcomed
Cost: covered by your statutory health insurance (Krankenkasse). Private insured or self-payers pay about 220€
FAQ
Yes. The One With The Postnatal is taught fully in English, for international families in Berlin.
Yes, statutory health insurance covers a Rückbildungskurs after birth. 10 hours of postnatal excersise classes are covered.
Yes please. I find the best is to start the easiest after 10 weeks.
Yes, because we meet twice in person and the other hours are online. You only have to travel twice.
The studio is easy to reach from anywhere in Berlin.