The Motherbody Movement
Motherhood changes your body.
Motherhood changes your life.
Motherhood changes everything.
And you were never meant to do it alone.
The Motherbody Movement offers ongoing care for the long years of motherhood.
It’s for when support disappears, but the load remains.
Inside, you’ll find seasonal cycles of core recovery, mother-centred Pilates, and somatic Mothercare.
This is a place of tending to yourself through movement, connection and care.
It’s a practice of finding moments of goodness in your life.
It’s about being gently held as you journey through motherhood.
This is Mothercare for the Mamas.
Because postpartum doesn’t end at six weeks.
Join us in the Motherbody Movement.
$60 per month or $150 for three months.
Created by postpartum doula, Pilates teacher, Shiatsu therapist, and perinatal somatic practitioner Sophie Jeffries.
Your body is where motherhood is lived.
It’s where you grow life, give birth, recover, transform, lose yourself, and find yourself again.
And the six-week check is not the end of postpartum.
It’s just the end of the first six weeks after birth.
Which is why Mothers need care well beyond six weeks.
All mothers. Every mother.
Because motherhood asks you to carry such a lot.
The physical load.
The mental load.
The emotional load.
The load of always being needed.
Mums keep going. Caring. Planning. Holding. Managing.
And all too often end up last on the list.
Which is why the Motherbody Movement exists.
So that even in the overwhelm, there can be moments of goodness too.
A deep breath. A warm drink. A slow hug. A good stretch. Gentle baby snuggles. The grass under your feet. The leaves on the trees.
This is what the Motherbody Movement is interested in.
Reconnecting with what feels good. With your body. With what feels alive. With what helps you feel like you.
Inside, you’ll be met exactly where you are.
Our approach is inherently somatic, inviting you to experience your body from the inside while building strength and capacity along the way.
Whether you’re sleep deprived, carrying a crying baby, chasing toddlers, or juggling the demands of everyday motherhood, this is support that meets you right in the middle of everyday life.
Pilates is at the heart of the Motherbody Movement.
This isn't traditional Pilates. It's postpartum core recovery Pilates, woven together with somatic practice, Mothercare and community.
Inside you’ll find:
A weekly Motherbody Pilates class
Monthly Mothercare Circles
Seasonal cycles of postpartum core recovery
Six-week self care immersions
Somatic practices for nervous system care
This is:
Movement that helps you rebuild strength without urgency or pressure
A community of mums to help you feel less alone
Care that meets you inside motherhood, inside real life
You might be here if:
You’re a mama, and you’re not sure how to best care for yourself anymore.
You’re recovering after pregnancy or birth, even years later, and looking for postpartum-informed movement to support your Motherbody. Especially if you’re living with hip, back or pelvic pain, abdominal separation, prolapse, or deep exhaustion.
Your baby has outgrown mums & bubs classes, and finding childcare makes regular classes hard to access. But you still crave movement, connection and care.
You want help integrating rehab or physio-informed exercises into real life at home, without needing to remember everything on your own.
You’ve been holding it all together for way too long. Functioning, coping, getting through the days. Calm on the outside, depleted on the inside.
You’re not looking for quick fixes or ‘bouncing back’. You want ongoing support that helps you feel at home in your body, while building strength and capacity over time.
You want to build strength from the inside out. Through awareness, curiosity and connection, rather than just pushing harder, stronger, or faster.
You want to feel supported by other mums who understand the invisible loads of mothering in a world that doesn’t prioritise the needs of Mothers.
You’re longing to feel more like yourself again. Not just getting through the days, but finding moments of goodness, steadiness, and something that feels like you.
What's inside
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What’s Inside the Motherbody Movement?
Weekly live Motherbody Pilates classes - our foundational postpartum core recovery series, with space to check in, ask questions, and receive guidance.
Monthly live Mothercare Circles - a monthly rhythm of connection, nervous system support, somatic practice and self-care.
Six-week seasonal immersions - different ways of caring for yourself across the year, from movement and self-care to somatic practices.
On-demand classes & resources - support you can return to around your children, energy and schedule, whenever you need it.
Postpartum-informed education - learn how to support your pelvic floor, core, recovery and changing body. This is not a standard Pilates class, but an integrated approach to postpartum core recovery.
Sensitive strength-building - rebuild strength at your own pace with support. No pressure, no rushing, no bounce-back culture.
How do We care for you?
Our six pillars of Motherbody Care:
Self care
Practical, gentle support for your body and nervous system, for when self care feels impossible.Community care
A shared space with other mamas who understand the reality of Mothering.Extended care
Care that continues beyond early postpartum, because motherhood is looong and every Mother deserves ongoing care and support.Layers of care
Movement, core recovery, Mothercare, nervous system support, somatic practices, education and community, all woven together to support you from the inside out.Accessible care
On-demand, flexible support you can access from home, in the midst of motherhood, even when life feels full.Ritual care
Noticing what already feels good, and creating small moments of goodness that become intentional rituals in everyday life.
These pillars of care shape how I hold the work. You don’t need to understand all of this to belong here.
Come join us and be supported through the long years of motherhood.
$60 / month or $150 / 3 months
Care that meets you inside motherhood, inside real life
Hi I’m SOphie.
I support women through pregnancy, postpartum and the long middle of motherhood through movement, bodywork and somatic Mothercare.
I’m an experienced postnatal doula, Principal-level Pilates Practitioner, Shiatsu therapist, perinatal somatic practitioner and a Mother. I bring these perspectives and experiences together to offer the kind of care that can be missing for mothers as we move through motherhood.
Because motherhood asks such a lot of us. And while we can’t always change the challenges we face, we can learn to orient towards what feels nourishing, steady, alive and good in the moment.
My work is grounded in a simple question:
How do we stay in contact with ourselves and with life inside motherhood?
The Motherbody Movement grew from this question. It is an ongoing community of care for mothers, created from the understanding that none of us were meant to do this alone.
If you’re longing to feel more like yourself again, you’re warmly welcome here.
What support looks like inside The Motherbody Movement
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Weekly: Postpartum Pilates class
Live online on Saturday mornings (9–10ish am Melbourne time).
Postpartum-specific core recovery Pilates with space to check in, ask questions, and receive guidance that meets you exactly where you are, every single week.
All classes support pelvic floor recovery, abdominal healing, functional strength for motherhood, and nervous system regulation.
Classes are organised into seasons, months, and themes, and build progressively so that over time you feel stronger, more settled, and more confident.
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Monthly: Mothercare Circles
On the third Thursday of each month (8–9pm Melbourne time).
Held on a monthly rhythm, these circles combine somatic practices with gentle nervous system support to nurture your body, mind, and connection with other mothers.
These circles offer space to: Gently untangle the thoughts and emotions of motherhood. Notice how experiences live in your body. Reflect on core emotions of motherhood - joy, grief, fear, and anger. Practice simple, grounding somatic techniques to feel supported and less alone
Join live when you can, share, listen quietly, or rest with your little ones. If you can’t make it, the replay is always available. The circle holds you either way.
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Daily: Self-Care Immersions
Three times per year, we offer a six-week self-care immersion, supporting you to practice small, restorative moments of self-care every day. Each season focuses on a different theme:
Autumn: Gentle movement
Winter: Principles of postpartum care
Spring: Somatic nervous system practices
All designed to help you feel held, supported, and replenished through the daily realities of motherhood.
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On Demand Library
You’ll gain immediate access to a library of previously recorded postpartum Pilates classes, circles, and mini movement sequences, all designed to support long-term postpartum recovery.
Sessions range from full 45–50 minute classes to short 5-minute practices for when you only have a moment to spare.
Accessible anytime, anywhere, so recovery can fit around your children, your energy, and real life.
So you can receive support even on the days you have very little to give.
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Online Community of Mothers
The Motherbody Movement isn’t just a collection of classes or resources, it’s a steady, cyclical container of support, built on the understanding that mothers need multiple layers of care to thrive.
This private, non-judgmental space lets you connect with other mothers even when you feel empty, exhausted, or unsure how to care for yourself. We’re a growing community of kind, compassionate mamas who understand both the joys and challenges of motherhood. We’ll hold space for you and celebrate you exactly as you are, without advice-giving, fixing, or comparison.
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Welcome Gift
When you join, you’ll receive Sophie’s postpartum planner: Nurture Her: How to care for your post-birth body with kindness and reverence.
Designed to be returned to again and again, this ebook offers gentle education, reflection, and ongoing support for the long years of motherhood, reinforcing the care practices inside the membership.
"The love and care that Sophie has for new mothers is woven through every page of this guide. Full of so much valuable information and shared wisdom for postpartum. Truly one of the most holistic, practical and accessible postpartum guides I have seen. A real gift." Anne Williams
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Additional Support
All practices are grounded in postpartum-informed care principles, functional core and nervous system integration, and seasonal rhythms, so support is already built into your life, you don’t have to think, plan, or piece together your own care.
For mothers who become pregnant again while in the membership, gentle prenatal resources are available to support your transition into pregnancy and back into postpartum care.
Short online courses may be offered occasionally to introduce Sophie’s approach to movement and mothercare, and will always be available free to Motherbody members.
This is extended Mothercare made accessible, consistent, and achievable, even when life feels overwhelming.
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Layers of care
Weekly Pilates classes support your body.
Monthly Mothercare Circles nurture your nervous system.
Seasonal Self-Care Immersions for daily micro practices of care.
On-demand resources and the online community mean support is always available whenever you need it.
The Motherbody Movement is built around the understanding that every mama needs two layers of support to truly thrive. This space is designed to be one layer of support for you, with multiple layers inside working together to hold you, so you don’t have to Mother alone.
Care and support are here. You just need show up for yourself, join the live sessions, or watch recordings when it suits you.
FAQs
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The Motherbody Movement is an online postpartum monthly membership designed for mothers who want real, ongoing support, not just “bounce back” advice.
It combines postpartum-informed movement, core recovery, nervous system care, and community support to help you:
Alleviate discomfort and pain
Reconnect with your body
Feel stronger and more stable
Build a gentle rhythm of self-care, even when life feels full
Connect with other mamas
Using weekly classes, monthly circles, seasonal self-care immersions, and an on-demand library, the membership gives you multiple layers of support, so you don’t have to figure it all out alone.
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This membership is for mothers who:
Feel exhausted, overwhelmed, or unsure how to care for themselves
Struggle to leave the house or prioritise self-care
Want more than just “losing the baby weight” or high-intensity workouts
Want to feel better - stronger in their body, calmer in their nervous system
It’s kind, reflective, and educational, focused on nurturing your body and nervous system.
It’s not for you if you’re looking for intense workouts or competition, this isn’t the space for that.
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Weekly Live Postpartum Pilates Class (Sat 9 - 10am Melbourne time) – gentle, core-focused, adaptable to your body
Monthly Mothercare Circle (3rd Thurs of the month 8 - 9pm) -reflection, intention-setting, somatic practices
Seasonal Self-Care Immersions - 6-week programs to support daily restorative practices
On-Demand Library - pre-recorded classes, circles, and mini practices available anytime
Online Community - private, non-judgmental space to connect with other mothers
Welcome Gift: Nurture Her Postpartum Planner - ongoing education, reflection, and support
Additional Support - gentle prenatal resources and occasional short courses, free to members
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You’ll receive a welcome email with login details so you can explore the platform right away. You can try a pre-recorded class, workshop, or circle immediately.
You can explore pre-recorded classes, workshops, or circles immediately.
LIVE weekly Pilates class runs Saturday 9-10am, and Monthly Mothercare Circles run every third Thursday 7:30-8:30pm (Melbourne time).
Reminder emails with Zoom links are sent before every session.
Recordings are added within 24 hours, so if you miss a session, you can watch it anytime. Many members do this regularly!
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No experience required! Classes are fully adaptable for all levels, including injuries, diastasis, or postpartum conditions.
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Absolutely! Movement is always adaptable to your needs. The Motherbody membership is all about caring for your body where it’s at, letting you do as much or as little as feels right.
Sophie checks in at the start and end of every class to support you with injuries or concerns, helping you get stronger safely over time.
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Join the live postpartum pilates classes from six weeks postpartum
If you’re under six weeks postpartum, you can still join the monthly Mothercare Circles, the online community, or explore the self-care immersions.
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Absolutely. Whether your child is 6 months, 3 years, 8 years or older, you are welcome. This membership supports all mums looking for accessible, extended, community based Mothercare.
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Most classes are bodyweight only, but you may use:
Massage ball or tennis ball
Theraband or stretchy band
Small hand weights or household substitutes (e.g., tins of beans)
Space on the floor to lie down
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Weekly Pilates: ~45–50 mins
Monthly Circle: 1 hour
Seasonal immersion: micro daily practices (5–15 mins)
On-demand library: flexible
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You can cancel anytime
No refunds, but first week is free to try the membership
Instructions to cancel are inside the membership or you can contact Sophie to cancel for you.
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You give endlessly, now it’s your turn to be held and supported.
The Motherbody Movement is a gentle holding space:
Replenish your energy
Reconnect with your body
Feel supported physically and emotionally
It won’t give you a six-pack in six weeks, but it will help you feel less exhausted, more grounded, and deeply cared for, even when life feels overwhelming.