The classes are free for Medicare eligible patients. A cost applies if you are not Medicare eligible.

Education classes may be attended at either King Edward Memorial Hospital or Osborne Park Hospital if you are birthing at either hospital. Exercise classes may only be attended at either KEMH or OPH. Please choose which site suits best and ongoing exercise class bookings are then limited to one site (either KEMH or OPH or JHS if in catchment).

Bookings and cancellations

Numbers are limited, so please cancel if you cannot attend. If you book and do not attend twice without cancelling, you will be discharged from the class. For your safety please make sure you check-into class on time as you may not be able to join in if you are late.

KEMH and OPH are teaching hospitals therefore undergraduate physiotherapy students may be assisting in the class facilitation under supervision.

Antenatal classes

KEMH Physiotherapy classes - Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond
Practice relaxation, breathing, massage and positioning to help you stay comfortable in late pregnancy and through labour. Your partner or support person is included. You are welcome to attend from the 14th week of your pregnancy, however it is recommended from the third trimester. Choose an online class or in person class at KEMH

OPH Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond
In person on Saturday mornings or over 2 nights 6:20pm to 8:30pm. Please book in for both sessions if you wish to attend each class. Location: F Block, Makuru Room.

Pregnancy Aquarobics at Lords Recreation Centre
A face to face, physiotherapist led exercise in the pool from your 14th week of pregnancy. A physical signed copy of the Antenatal Medical Clearance Form (PDF) is required at your first class. Free for Medicare card holders, plus the standard Lords pool entry fee. This class runs from 4pm to 5pm on Wednesday. If this is your first class, please arrive at 3:45pm.

OPH Healthy Pregnancy exercise class at OPH
A face to face land based exercise class offered at OPH, you will also need to bring a copy of the Antenatal Medical Clearance Form (PDF).

Pregnancy Aches and Pains
A 30 minute online class on the common aches and pains of pregnancy, including pelvic girdle pain, low back pain, sciatica, carpal tunnel and round ligament pain, and what you can do about them. Come any time in pregnancy. Wednesday 12 to 12:30pm.

KEMH Antenatal Walk in Clinic - Musculoskeletal overview
A short face to face appointment with a musculoskeletal physiotherapist for pregnancy related pain (e.g. lower back pain, wrist pain, pelvic girdle pain). You can attend once per pregnancy. The clinic runs from 11am to 12pm on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at King Edwards Memorial Hospital. No appointment or referral is needed but places are first in, first served, so please arrive by 11am (Call in the morning to ensure the clinic is running). Please note interpreter services are not available for this appointment. It is recommended to attend the online pregnancy aches and pains class alongside this clinic to help you better understand and manage your symptoms.

OPH Antenatal Musculoskeletal clinic
A short one-off appointment with a women's health physiotherapist for pregnancy related pain. You can attend without a referral as long as you are delivering at Osborne Park Hospital. Please note interpreter services are not available for this appointment. Bookings open a fortnight before on Thursdays. If you do not see any appointments it may be that the clinic is fully booked. Please call 6457 8059 OPH physio for assistance. It is recommended to attend the online pregnancy aches and pains class alongside this clinic to help you better understand and manage your symptoms.

Bladder bowel and your pelvic floor 
A short online class on pelvic floor exercises, healthy bladder and bowel habits, and safe exercise in pregnancy. Join from 12 weeks pregnant onwards. Runs Fridays 12 to 12:30pm.

Postnatal classes

KEMH Postnatal Recovery: First Six Weeks After Birth
An online education class about postnatal recovery in the first six weeks after birth, including recovery after a vaginal or caesarean birth, common bladder and bowel changes, and starting your pelvic floor exercises. Tuesday 11 to 12:30pm fortnightly. Recommended to be completed within the first six weeks of birth.

KEMH Postnatal Recovery: Beyond the first 6 weeks
Common pelvic floor symptoms after birth and how to manage them, returning to exercise and running, scar massage, intercourse after a baby, and abdominal muscle separation. Tuesday 11 to 12:30pm fortnightly. Recommended to be completed after your six week check up with your GP.

OPH Online Postnatal Education Class via MS Teams
This class includes information designed to help your body recover after pregnancy and childbirth. This class can be attended at any time after delivery (until your baby is 6 months of age) and includes information relevant to the early postnatal period.

KEMH Postnatal Exercise Class
An exercise class you attend with your baby, from six weeks to six months old. Runs on Monday morning 11 to 12:30pm and Thursday 2:30 to 3:30pm. Book in after you have completed a postnatal education class and had your six week check up with your GP. Please bring your baby only. Prams are welcome. Toddlers and older children cannot attend, as we need to keep the space safe for the babies on the floor. There is a creche available at KEMH if required. Creche number: (08) 6458 1370. At KEMH we often have volunteers from Ronald McDonald house to support you with your baby while you exercise. Please let them know if you need help or if you would rather not have any help.

OPH Postnatal Exercise Class
Please bring: water bottle, comfy clothes to wear and a sweat towel. Baby's welcome to attend but please do not bring your toddler or older children. You must attend at least one postnatal education class prior to the exercise classes and have completed your six week check up with your GP. Choose Friday class at 1:30pm or 2:45pm.