Pregnancy & Postnatal Teacher Training

MOVE Pilates Academy has developed a Pregnancy and postpartum course with Women's Health physio Caitlin Pender that aligns, and is consistently updated with the latest research for our pregnant and postnatal women.

Our one day course is designed for instructors who want to feel confident in modifying for pre and postnatal clients on the mat and on the reformer during a regular pilates class. 

  • SATURDAY APRIL 26TH

    Sunshine Coast

    8hours

    $750

    *3,6 & 12 month plans available

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  • SATURDAY JULY 19TH

    Sunshine Coast

    8hours

    $750

    *3,6 & 12 month plans available

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Pre/Postnatal Essentials

1 Day Course

Prenatal pilates teacher training

Course Content

Part 1: Pregnancy Essentials & Mat-work Modifications 

  • Understanding Pregnancy and Pilates

  • Debunking common myths around exercise in Pregnancy

  • Exercise Regressions and Modifications: Mat

  • Communication and Cueing for Pregnant Clients

  • Practical Teaching Practice

  • Postpartum Considerations


Part 2: Pregnancy and Postnatal Reformer 

  • Exercise Regressions and Modifications: Reformer

  • Adjusting Classes

  • Practical Teaching Practice

Our two-day course is designed for instructors, physiotherapists, exercise physiologists, who want to gain confidence in specializing in Pre & Postnatal classes on both the reformer and mat. You'll learn the key techniques for safely and effectively supporting women through pregnancy and postpartum recovery, ensuring you can lead these specialised classes with expertise and confidence.

  • SATURDAY APRIL 26TH & 27TH

    Sunshine Coast

    8hours each day

    $1400

    *3,6 & 12 month plans available

    Join Course Here

  • SATURDAY JULY 19TH & 20TH

    Sunshine Coast

    8hours each day

    $1400

    *3,6 & 12 month plans available

    Join Course Here

Teaching Pregnancy and Postnatal Specific Classes

2 Day Course

Prenatal pilates teacher training

Course Content

(As well as the Pregnancy Essentials Course)

Part 1: Prenatal & Mums & Bubs Pilates 5-hours

  • Pregnancy-Specific Anatomy and Physiology

  • Prenatal Mat Programming

  • Managing Pregnancy-Related Discomforts

  • Breathing and Pelvic Floor Training

  • Mums & Bubs Classes

  • Teaching Assessments and Practice

  • Professional Development

Part 2: Prenatal & Mums & Bubs Reformer

  • Prenatal Reformer Classes

  • Mums & Bubs Reformer

Prenatal pilates teacher training

Our MOVE Pre & Postnatal Courses are created and presented by Womens Health Physio Caitlin Pender from Her. Womens health.

Caitlin is also a Birth Doula, and Pre & Postnatal  Pilates & Yoga instructor.

After supporting hundreds of women with their pelvic health (including herself in her pregnancy & postpartum), Caitlin has used Pilates as an essential tool with women through their pregnancy and postnatal season to support their adapting body, nourish their pregnancy, and recover after birth for women ranging from ‘normal’ to severe pelvic health injuries.