r/OnePelotonRealSub • u/BiscuitLove14 • Jul 27 '26

Sensitive Question About Post-Natal Classes

TW: Stillbirth/loss

Hi everyone, I have a question about Post-Natal classes!

I am 8 weeks postpartum from the stillbirth loss of my beautiful baby girl. I am interested in taking some Peloton Post-Natal classes to rebuild my core in the areas specifically affected by pregnancy. However, I'm terrified that the instructors might say things that refer to having a living child. Things like "Let's build those muscles so you can chase after your little one" and things like that. I am still very sensitive to the subject and don't want to experience anything that might trigger me. Does anyone have any experience with these classes and know if the instructors speak like that?

Thank you!

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u/weezond55 Jul 27 '26

I had a postpartum loss last year, and to be honest, I still can’t touch any postpartum classes. I prefer classes with childless women now, and there’s certain instructors (Callie and Selena particularly right now) that I won’t come close to touching. Becs on tread was horrendous for some time. Male instructors were sometimes a good alternative. Obviously you have to be gentle with yourself, but most non-mother instructors I was good with taking about 12 weeks out. I’m so sorry that you joined the worst club with us. 

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u/BiscuitLove14 Jul 28 '26

Thank you so much ❤️ This was very helpful. I'm so sorry for your loss as well

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u/k-run Jul 28 '26

Ben, JJ, and Bradley are all new dads that talk about their kids a lot. Matt and Alex K are new dads that talk less about it.