Everyone is welcome to enroll in the Prenatal & Postnatal Certification, regardless of prior Pilates or fitness teaching experience. This course is ideal for individuals looking to deepen their understanding of the prenatal and postnatal person, including movement professionals, healthcare practitioners, and those with a general interest in this specialized area.

Certification Options

• Certificate of Attendance: All participants who complete the online coursework will receive a Certificate of Attendance, recognizing their participation in the program.

• Certificate of Completion (Certification Pathway): To be eligible for the Certificate of Completion, participants must hold a recognized fitness or movement teaching certification (e.g., Mat Pilates, Yoga, Personal Trainer, Physical Therapist, or equivalent). Those on this pathway must complete the required learning hours and pass the online exam to become certified.

If you have questions about your eligibility for certification, please reach out to us at hello@springmovement.com

In our Prenatal & Postnatal Pilates Certification, you’ll learn:

Prenatal

• Anatomy and biomechanics of the prenatal body, including changes to the pregnancy organs and body throughout pregnancy.

• Common prenatal conditions such as diastasis rectus abdominis, incontinence, prolapse, pelvic girdle pain, and low back pain, with strategies for managing these issues.

• Contraindications and precautions for exercise during pregnancy.

• The specific goals of Pilates for prenatal clients.

• How to structure and deliver a Prenatal Pilates / Exercise session.

• Specific Prenatal Pilates exercises and modifications to support clients at every stage of pregnancy.

Postnatal

• Insights into childbirth and various birthing outcomes.

• The physiology of diastasis rectus abdominis, and how to program safe and effective movement sessions for those with diastasis.

• Management of postnatal conditions, including incontinence, prolapse, upper body tightness, and low back pain.

• How to plan and implement a Postnatal Pilates session.

• An understanding of postnatal psychology, including baby blues and postpartum depression, and how to provide appropriate support as an instructor.

• Guidelines for a safe and graded return to exercise.

• A comprehensive repertoire of Postnatal Pilates exercises.

• On-Demand Coursework in your Learning Pathway | 15 hours

• Self Study (Practice Teaching, Participation, Self Practice, & Self-Directed Learning) | 25 hours

• Observation | 10 hours

• Online Exam | 2 hours

Total: 52 hours

• Access to all required online courses via SPRING. Movement’s Education Portal (LearnUpon), including a interactive, self-paced content and learning pathways

• Prenatal & Postnatal Certification Manuals | Digital Copies (Printable)

• Complimentary access to ERP Online’s Prenatal & Postnatal video library for twelve (12) months

• Practice quizzes, knowledge checks, and study tips included

• Ongoing administrative support

• A safe and inclusive community

• Private mentoring available to all SPRING. Movement Teacher Training Program students at a discounted rate.

• Certificate of Completion or Certificate of Attendance (if student does not wish to Test Out OR if student does not hold at minimum a Mat Pilates Certification) for the Prenatal & Postnatal Pilates Certification

• Official Online Exam (2 hours)

• Certificate of Attendance: All participants who complete the online coursework will receive a Certificate of Attendance, recognizing their participation in the program.

• Certificate of Completion (Certification Pathway): To be eligible for the Certificate of Completion, participants must hold a recognized fitness or movement teaching certification (e.g., Mat Pilates, Yoga, Personal Trainer, Physical Therapist, or equivalent). Those on this pathway must complete the required learning hours and pass the online exam to become certified.

• Apply online.

• Once your application has been approved, you will receive an email with certification enrollment details, including payment options.

• Complete all online coursework in your Prenatal & Postnatal Pilates Certification Learning Pathway.

• Receive your Certificate of Attendance: Awarded to all students who complete the online coursework. Note: This does not mean you are Prenatal & Postnatal certified.

• Complete all Self Study, and Observation hours.

• Complete the Online Exam.

• Receive your Certificate of Completion:

  • To be eligible for the Certificate of Completion, participants must hold a recognized fitness or movement teaching certification (e.g., Mat Pilates, Yoga, Personal Trainer, Physical Therapist, or equivalent).

  • Those on this pathway must complete the required learning hours and pass the online exam to become certified.

Congratulations! You’ve successfully completed your Prenatal & Postnatal Certification!