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Prenatal & Postpartum Strength Coaching · Dubai

Strength for pregnancy, birth & beyond.

Evidence-based prenatal and postpartum strength coaching in Dubai — designed to help you feel capable, prepared and confident through every stage.

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Prenatal · Postpartum · 1:1 · Small Group

Bella lifting her baby during a postpartum session
Philosophy

More than staying fit during pregnancy.

Training through pregnancy and postpartum isn't about preserving a certain look, or rushing back to how your body was before. It's about building the physical capacity you actually need — for pregnancy, for birth, for recovery, and for the everyday demands of motherhood.

"Control the controllables."

Pregnancy, birth and postpartum hold a great deal we can't control. But strength, movement quality, physical capacity, preparation, recovery and confidence are all things we can work on together — deliberately, and at a pace that fits you.

Bella reviewing a client's programme together
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It seems that many health professionals involved in antenatal care have not realized that one of their role should be to protect the emotional state of pregnant women.

— Michel Odent, French obstetrician & childbirth researcher

About Bella

Meet Bella

Before anything else, Bella is a mother of two — a four-year-old and a ten-month-old — and has lived abroad for thirteen years. She knows first-hand how challenging pregnancy, birth and early motherhood can feel without family close by or the everyday support so many people take for granted.

That experience shapes how she works. Bella is a childbirth educator and prenatal & postpartum trainer based in Dubai, working with expecting and new parents who want clear, honest information and training that respects what their body is actually going through — rather than generic advice borrowed from a different stage of life.

Her work brings birth education and strength training together under one roof, so preparation is joined-up rather than split across different providers who rarely speak to each other.

She works with families across Dubai, and understands that many are navigating pregnancy and early parenthood without their usual support network nearby — bringing a knowledgeable, steady presence to fill that gap for whoever needs it.

Bella with her baby during a session
Who I Work With

Wherever you are in the journey.

01
Prenatal

For women who want to

  • Continue strength training safely through pregnancy
  • Start appropriate resistance training for the first time
  • Adapt their programme as pregnancy progresses
  • Maintain strength and physical confidence
  • Prepare for the physical demands of pregnancy, birth and motherhood
02
Early Postpartum / Return to Training

For women who want to

  • Reintroduce movement progressively after birth
  • Rebuild strength from wherever they're starting
  • Restore confidence in what their body can do
  • Progress steadily back toward structured strength training
03
Later Postpartum

For women who want to

  • Return to heavier strength training
  • Build capacity and resilience for the demands of motherhood
  • Follow intelligent, progressive programming
  • Keep developing, well beyond the "early" postpartum period

There's no single recovery timeline, and no assumption that every client follows the same path.

Training Options

Ways to work together.

1:1 Prenatal Training

Available

Individualised strength coaching built around your training history, pregnancy stage, symptoms, goals and current capacity.

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1:1 Postpartum Training

Available

Progressive postpartum coaching focused on recovery, rebuilding capacity, gradual progression and a considered return to strength training.

Babies are always welcome in session — childcare shouldn't be what stands between you and training.

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Small-Group Prenatal Programme

Currently Forming

A structured pregnancy strength programme, run in a small group setting.

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Small-Group Postpartum Programme

Currently Forming

A structured postpartum strength programme, designed for appropriate progression over several weeks.

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No prices are listed here — enquire for current availability and programme details.

What Training Means Here

Four principles behind every programme.

Strength

Strength over aesthetics

Training is about what your body can do, not simply what it looks like.

Evidence

Evidence over trends

Programming is guided by current evidence, professional education and your individual context — not social media fitness trends.

Progress

Progress over perfection

Some weeks will look different from others, particularly during pregnancy and early motherhood. Consistency doesn't require perfection.

Individual

Individual over generic

Pregnancy and postpartum aren't diagnoses, but they do require context. Training is adapted to the person in front of me — not simply labelled "pregnancy-safe."

Qualifications & Education

Professional education behind the coaching.

Licensed Personal Trainer

PT School, Stockholm — Oct 2018

Certified Prenatal & Postpartum Coach

Girls Gone Strong — Sep 2018

Certified in Exercise Nutrition

Precision Nutrition — Jan 2020

Certified Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist

Core Exercise Solutions — Jan 2021

TRX Coach

Apr 2020

GGS-1 Women's Coaching Specialist

Girls Gone Strong — Apr 2020

Forest Bathing for Babies Certification

Antenatal Training International

Hypnobirthing Teacher

Antenatal Training International

Perinatal Mental Health, Level 1

Antenatal Training International

Antenatal Educator

Antenatal Training International — In Progress

Breastfeeding Peer Supporter

Antenatal Training International — In Progress

Areas of Experience

Many clients arrive already managing something specific — training is built around it, not despite it. This includes experience working with:

Diastasis recti Pelvic girdle & SI joint pain Pelvic floor issues such as incontinence or hypertonicity Other common pregnancy and postpartum discomforts

Ongoing education and evidence-based practice are central to my coaching approach.

Programming is adapted accordingly, always alongside — not instead of — the appropriate healthcare provider.

Why Strength Training

What appropriately prescribed strength training can support.

Strength training, prescribed appropriately for your stage and circumstances, may support physical capacity, maintaining or building strength, daily function, confidence, general health and wellbeing, and a considered return to activity postpartum.

It isn't a guarantee of an easier or shorter labour, a particular type of birth, or the avoidance of pelvic floor issues — and I won't claim otherwise. What it can offer is a body that's better prepared for what's asked of it, and the understanding to know why you're training the way you are.

For Studios & Wellness Spaces

Bring specialist prenatal & postpartum training to your community.

I partner with gyms, Pilates studios, women's fitness spaces, wellness centres and maternal health businesses across Dubai who want to expand their prenatal and postpartum offering.

Collaboration Formats

  • 8-week prenatal strength programmes
  • 8-week postpartum strength programmes
  • Small-group training
  • Workshops on pregnancy & postpartum movement
  • Educational talks within my scope
  • Referral partnerships
  • In-house specialist coaching

What It Offers Your Venue

  • A specialised service category
  • Support for existing pregnant & postpartum members
  • Access to a valuable new maternal client base
  • Structured specialist coaching, without building it in-house
  • Potential for recurring programmes and community
  • A coach whose knowledge extends beyond standard fitness education

Specialist prenatal/postpartum education

Strength training background

Childbirth education (Antenatal Training International)

Evidence-informed approach

Professional, premium client experience

Suited to private and small-group delivery

Dubai-based

Able to educate as well as coach

Understanding of pregnancy and birth beyond the gym

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In Their Words

Client feedback.

From Instagram
Client training at 37 weeks pregnant

"Once again, lots of strength work guided by Bella — I still believe it's the foundation for everything. Thank you for holding my hand through it."

Translated from Spanish · View original post ↗

Client · Trained Through Two Pregnancies & Postpartum Recoveries
From Instagram

"…the months after birth were hard — lots of tears and frustration mixed with overwhelming love for our little girl. My osteopath, my pelvic floor physio and my PT and dear friend Bella worked together and gave me the tools I needed to strengthen my body back to balance. I feel a lot better now, and for that I'm grateful."

Frida · Client for Over 4 Years, Through Two Postpartum Recoveries & One Pregnancy
FAQ

Questions, answered.

When can I start strength training during pregnancy?+

In most cases, women who are already active can continue appropriate strength training throughout pregnancy, with adjustments as it progresses. Always let your healthcare provider know about your exercise plans.

Do I need to have trained before pregnancy?+

No. Some clients arrive with years of training experience, others are starting resistance training for the first time. Programming is built around where you are now.

Can I begin strength training if I am new to lifting?+

Yes — with appropriate coaching and a sensible starting point, pregnancy can be a good time to build a foundation in strength training.

How is training modified as pregnancy progresses?+

Exercise selection, loading and positions are adjusted stage by stage, based on how you're feeling, your symptoms and your goals — not a fixed template.

When can I start postpartum training?+

This depends on your birth, your recovery and any clearance needed from your healthcare provider. We build back progressively, starting wherever is appropriate for you.

Do you work with C-section clients?+

Yes. Programming accounts for surgical recovery and is progressed accordingly.

Where do you train clients in Dubai?+

I work flexibly — in your own gym or home, or at partner studios across Dubai — depending on what suits you best.

Do you offer small-group programmes?+

Small-group prenatal and postpartum programmes are currently in development — enquire to join the waitlist.

Can gyms or studios collaborate with you?+

Yes — I partner with gyms, studios and wellness spaces across Dubai. Get in touch to discuss a partnership.

Do you currently offer birth classes?+

Bella is a childbirth educator, currently completing her Antenatal Educator certification with Antenatal Training International. Standalone birth classes aren't currently bookable — this background informs her coaching and broader understanding of pregnancy and birth.

Depending on your circumstances, collaboration with — or clearance from — the appropriate healthcare professional may be needed before starting or resuming training.

Get In Touch

Want to feel stronger and more prepared?

Tell me where you are in your pregnancy or postpartum journey, and we'll work out the most suitable option together.

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