Pre & Postnatal Coaching · Ireland

Strong through every stage of motherhood.

A realistic, medically backed fitness, nutrition and lifestyle programme for pre- and postnatal women — designed by Julianne, a Registered Nurse and Clinical Pain Management Specialist.

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200+ mums supported across Ireland
Julianne Meade-McIntyre — Barbells & Babies Coach
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Session booked with Julianne
Postnatal Week 8 · Today at 10am
the programme the lifestyle the change
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200+
Mums supported across Ireland
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RGN
Registered General Nurse & Pain Specialist
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App
Train anytime via the B&B app
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Next intake
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Fitness through pregnancy was never meant to feel like guesswork.

Barbells & Babies changes that — with evidence-based, body-safe coaching tailored for every stage, from your first trimester right through postnatal recovery and beyond.

Prenatal Fitness
Stay strong & mobile throughout your pregnancy
Prenatal fitness
Postnatal Recovery
Rebuild your strength safely after birth
Postnatal recovery
Nutrition Guidance
Fuelling your body for you and your baby
Healthy nutrition
B&B App
Your workouts & plans — all in one place
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B&B Shop
Everything you need to support your journey
Fitness equipment

Trusted by hundreds of mothers across Ireland.

From first pregnancies to fourth — Barbells & Babies is the programme women return to because it works, it's safe, and it actually fits into real life.

Registered General Nurse (RGN) Clinical Pain Management Specialist Certified Pre & Postnatal Trainer Nutrition Coach Personal Trainer GPP Qualified Medically Backed Programming Realistic Lifestyle Approach Registered General Nurse (RGN) Clinical Pain Management Specialist Certified Pre & Postnatal Trainer Nutrition Coach Personal Trainer GPP Qualified Medically Backed Programming Realistic Lifestyle Approach
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Debbie
Postnatal · 8-Week Programme
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"I lost weight – and that was with three bank holidays, a wedding, and Easter in the mix. What's more amazing is that I never felt hungry or restricted during the process. Can't recommend B&B and Julianne enough. If you're on the fence — do it."

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Amy
12-Week Programme
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"The programme has not only been about results on the scale – I have become a better version of myself, reflected in my relationships and career. Julianne is there to keep you on track and will tailor the programme to suit your life at any given time."

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Maria
12-Week Programme
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"I tried every programme available and just couldn't get started — until B&B. I have the healthiest relationship with food and lifestyle I've ever had. The app is so easy to use — it's an understatement to say it changed my life."

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Every session built around where you are right now.

No generic plans. No guesswork. Every programme is tailored to your trimester, your delivery, your recovery, your goals — and your real life as a mother.

Your Programme · Week by Week
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Strength & Conditioning
Modified for your trimester
Prenatal
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Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation
Progressive, week-by-week recovery
Postnatal
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Nutrition Check-in
Support for you and your baby
Ongoing
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1:1 Coaching Call
Review, adapt, progress
Weekly

We don't guess. We listen, assess, and programme for you.

Every B&B client begins with a full consultation. We collaborate with your GP, midwife, and physio to ensure your programme is always medically aligned and completely right for your body.

Evidence-Based
Your health, always first.
Programming grounded in current pre & postnatal research and medical guidance — so you can move with total confidence at every stage of your journey.
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Holistic View
Your goals. Your timeline.
We look at the whole picture — movement, nutrition, recovery, sleep, and mental wellbeing — and build a programme that works for your real life.
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Julianne Meade-McIntyre
Founder &
Lead Coach
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Meet Your Coach
Julianne
Meade-McIntyre
Founder, Barbells & Babies

Julianne is a Registered General Nurse, Clinical Pain Management Specialist, and certified Pre & Postnatal Exercise and Nutrition Trainer. What makes Barbells & Babies different is exactly that combination — the medical background that means Julianne doesn't just design workouts, she understands your body at a clinical level.

Her approach is refreshingly realistic. No quick fixes, no pressure — just custom fitness, nutrition and lifestyle plans that fit around real women, real families, and real life. Hundreds of mothers across Ireland have trusted her with their most important health journey.

Registered General Nurse (RGN) Clinical Pain Management Specialist Certified Pre/Postnatal Trainer Nutrition Coach Personal Trainer GPP Qualified
"A realistic, medically backed approach — custom plans that fit your family, your lifestyle, and your goals."

How it works. Simple, supported, and built for real life.

From your first call to your final session, every step of the B&B journey is personal, safe, and genuinely effective.

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Free Consultation

Book a free 30-minute call with Julianne. We'll talk about where you are, what you need, and what the right programme looks like for you — no obligation, no pressure.

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Your Bespoke Plan

Julianne builds your programme from scratch — tailored to your trimester or postnatal stage, your goals, your current fitness level, and your schedule.

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Move. Recover. Thrive.

Train with full support from Julianne. Weekly check-ins, programme adjustments, and direct access so you're never left wondering if you're doing it right.

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Client Story
Debbie — Postnatal Programme

"I truly believed it was impossible. Between sleepless nights, returning to work, and feeling completely drained, I was stuck. Then I started the 8-week programme with B&B, and everything changed. Julianne was a constant source of support and motivation — her realistic tools and manageable home workouts actually fit into my chaotic schedule. I now have more energy, feel like myself again, and feel ready for baby #2."

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5-star review
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Baby on the way
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Programme complete. You did it.
8-week postnatal programme · Debbie
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Julianne Meade-McIntyre
Pre & Postnatal Specialist
Next start Next intake — coming soon
Format Online · B&B App
Includes Fitness + Nutrition + Lifestyle
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Join the priority list now and be the first to secure your place on the next round of Barbells & Babies — the realistic, medically backed programme hundreds of Irish mothers swear by.