This course is designed to support Pilates instructors and fitness professionals in safely and effectively working with women in the postnatal period. It focuses on the postpartum period, helping instructors understand how to guide recovery, rebuild strength, and support a gradual return to movement.

The course provides a clear and practical understanding of the postnatal body, including the key physical and functional changes that occur after pregnancy and birth. It emphasizes the importance of progressive rehabilitation, with a focus on restoring core function, pelvic floor coordination, and overall movement quality.

With a strong practical focus, you will learn how to adapt exercises to meet clients where they are in their recovery, supporting both confidence and long-term health.

Our program includes:

• Understanding the anatomy and recovery process of the postnatal body
• Key considerations for pelvic floor and abdominal recovery
• Safe progression back to movement and exercise
• Exercise adaptation based on individual recovery stages
• Identifying red flags and when to refer out
• Practical tools for structuring postnatal sessions
• Integration of breath, core, and functional movement

By the end of the course, you will have the knowledge and practical tools to support postnatal clients safely and effectively, helping them rebuild strength, restore function, and return to movement with confidence.