Prenatal & Postnatal Teacher Training (CPD Certified)

Please note: this is not a collection of pre/postnatal workouts: it is a theory based training and CPD certification with practical examples of classes and postnatal programme. It also includes the 4th Trimester Healing Program. This Prenatal & Postnatal training course is an absolute must for anyone who works with women and movement: Pilates instructors, personal trainers, fitness coaches - if you work with women then the knowledge you will gain is essential.

There is considerable evidence that exercise during healthy pregnancy has positive effects on both mother and baby. Women, therefore, should be encouraged to initiate or continue exercise during a healthy pregnancy. And you, the health and fitness professional, are in the perfect position to help mums-to-be give their baby the best start in life as well as enjoy a healthy, happy pregnancy and recovery.

To safely, effectively and confidently include pre- and postnatal women in your exercise sessions, you need to know more than simply which exercises you should avoid, especially as there is a lot of misinformation out there. With the indepth information on conditions and contraindications you will be in the best possible position to make a judgement on whether or not you should be teaching a prenatal client or whether they have a condition that needs medical advice, supervision and care. This course will give you the necessary skills and knowledge you need to effectively train women at every stage of pregnancy and beyond.

You will gain a deeper understanding of Anatomy and physiology specific to the pre/postnatal phasesThe physiological changes through the trimesters The psychology of working with pregnant and postpartum women. Topics covered include Benefits of exercise for mother and babyThe journey from conception to a new lifeConditions and issuesContraindicationsHow to keep your clients motivatedGeneral exercise guidelines for all forms of exerciseThe benefits of prenatal Pilates and how to adapt the exercisesExamples of variations and a sample prenatal classPelvic girdle pain and how to deal with itHelping your client recover from the moment they give birthThe 4th trimester core healing programmeIdeas for setting up dedicated pre/postnatal classes. Learn how to help your clients with common problems such as pelvic floor dysfunction and low back pain; be secure in the knowledge that when they discuss an issue with you, you will have the background knowledge and tools to help; be able to reassure them that what they are feeling is normal or be in a position to advise them that they should seek medical help.