Pre & Postnatal Pilates Training
Gain the knowledge and skills to feel up to date & confident working with pregnant and postnatal clients— without the guesswork or overwhelm.
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Melbourne — SOLD OUT
Sunday 5th July
Tabletop Pilates, Strathmore, VIC
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Now is the time to upskill your teaching & grow as an instructor.
Offering the latest, evidence based knowledge in women’s health combined with practical skills our training will elevate your teaching and empower you to deliver safe, effective, and meaningful classes for women throughout their pregnancy and postnatal period.
Our Pre & Postnatal Course is put together is designed to fill the gap in your Pilates education & ensure you are up to date & finally have clarity.
With both online and in person learning options available, you can choose a format that suits your learning style, location, and schedule.
Designed with intention for —
New Instructors
Become a great pilates instructor from the get go. Fill the gap in your initial pilates training by getting confident with antenatal and postnatal clients. This will make you highly desired among studio owners setting yourself up for a successful career in the pilates industry.
Experienced Instructors
There is always more to learn. Perfect for highly experienced instructors wanting to upskill and take their teaching to the next level. Become a source of knowledge and broaden the opportunities in your pilates career.
Studio Owners
Provide your team the opportunity to be knowledgeable & confident when it comes to teaching women’s health clients. Market this specialist training and watch your studio grow. Perfect for studios offering any form of reformer and/or matwork pilates in group classes, private classes, or clinical classes.
Allied Health Professionals
Gain a comprehensive understanding into pelvic floor anatomy, physiology, pelvic floor dysfunction, and musculoskeletal pain conditions. Elevate your exercise repertoire to cater any clients experiencing women's health issues, especially the pregnant and postnatal populations. Expand your client base to include more pregnant and postnatal populations.
Discover The Course Curriculum
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This module builds your overall women’s health knowledge, giving you a clear understanding of the pelvic floor and how to confidently integrate it into your teaching.
You’ll explore anatomy, function, and cueing, along with how to adapt your programming to support clients experiencing common pelvic floor dysfunctions.
This module covers:
Pelvic floor anatomy and function
How to effectively train and cue the pelvic floor
Common dysfunctions, including prolapse and stress urinary incontinence
Pilates programming for clients with pelvic floor concerns
Pelvic floor screening
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This module is designed to build your confidence in working with pregnant clients, giving you a clear and practical understanding of safe, effective exercise throughout pregnancy.
You’ll learn how to navigate abdominal training, understand when and how to modify exercises, and confidently maintain flow within your classes while supporting each stage of pregnancy.
This module covers:
Pregnancy physiology and key considerations
Pilates aims across each trimester
Exercise guidelines and safety principles
Abdominal training — what to continue, modify, or avoid (and why)
Repertoire requiring modification
Exercises beneficial to continue throughout pregnancy
Strategies for modifying group classes
Antenatal class programming
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This module gives you a clear and practical understanding of common pain conditions during pregnancy, and how to confidently adapt your Pilates programming to support your clients.
You’ll learn why these conditions occur, how to modify exercises effectively, and how to maintain support and beneficial classes for these clients.
This module covers:
Pelvic pain conditions & Pilates programming
Spinal pain conditions & Pilates programming
Sciatic pain & appropriate exercises
Abdominal conditions & modifications
Wrist conditions & modifications
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This module equips you to confidently support your clients returning to Pilates after birth, with a clear and practical approach to postnatal recovery.
You’ll understand how birth factors influence programming, learn how to assess and rehabilitate abdominal separation (rectus diastasis), and confidently modify your classes to meet the needs of postnatal clients — including teaching effective Mums & Bubs sessions.
This module covers:
Birth factors and return to Pilates
Postnatal abdominal recovery, including rectus diastasis (RD)
Pilates programming for clients with RD
Key considerations for postnatal clients
Designing and structuring Mums & Bubs classes
Practical class templates
Course Learning Options
Online Learning
Everything you need to confidently teach pregnant and postnatal clients — at your own pace, from anywhere in the world.
Work through a rich mix of theory, clinical video explanations, practical demonstrations, exercise libraries, screening tools, and ready-to-use class programs. Every module is designed to close the gap between clinical evidence and what you actually need in the studio.
You'll also receive a downloadable manual to keep as an ongoing reference — because this is the kind of knowledge you'll come back to again and again.
Consolidate your learning with a quiz and practical assessment and receive your Certificate of Completion in Pre and Postnatal Pilates.
Investment $450 AUD
In Person Course
Learn alongside other instructors in a hands-on workshop setting — the most immersive way to build confidence in your pre and postnatal teaching.
Held in a small group setting, this six-hour workshop brings the curriculum to life through a combination of theory, practical elements, and open discussion — all guided by the comprehensive course manual.
Led by WHC founder Claire Ryan (Women's Health Physiotherapist & Pilates Instructor), you'll practise exercises and class programming with real-time feedback, leaving the day feeling genuinely equipped to apply your learning straight away.
A multiple choice quiz and practical assessment are included, and on completion, you'll receive your Certificate of Completion in Pre and Postnatal Pilates.
Currently delivered at studios across Australia.
Investment: $499 AUD — payment plans available.
OUR UPCOMING COURSES
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OUR UPCOMING COURSES -
Melbourne — SOLD OUT
Saturday 20th June
Siga Studio, Collingwood, VIC
Melbourne — SOLD OUT
Sunday 5th July
Tabletop Pilates, Strathmore, VIC
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Gold Coast
Saturday 3rd October
Rhythm Wellness, Currumbin, QLD
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Sydney
November — Date TBC
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Melbourne
November — Date TBC
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More locations and dates coming soon.
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A look into our course day
Want to start learning now and join an in-person course later?
The Hybrid Learning option is for you.
Complete both the online and in-person course for one combined investment — start working through the online course straight away, then secure your place at an in-person workshop whenever the timing is right for you.
It's the most complete learning experience WHC offers, combining the flexibility of self-paced study with the depth of a full-day, hands-on workshop.
Hybrid Learning: $600 AUD — $450 due to enrol in the online course — Remaining $150 due one month prior to your chosen in-person course date
Payment plans available.
For Studio Owners — Want to train your whole team together?
The Pre & Postnatal course can be delivered as a private full-day workshop — in person at your studio or clinic, or virtually for remote teams.
Reach out to discuss how we can tailor the experience to your team's needs.
What our students say —
I’ve completed six other antenatal and postnatal courses over the last 18years, and Claire’s truly stood out. Her background in women’s health physiotherapy brought a whole new level of depth, going far beyond just pregnancy exercises. The course provided invaluable insights into the pelvic floor, the biomechanics of pregnancy and birth, and the potential impacts of births on the body. Claire’s knowledge and evidence based approach gave me a much deeper understanding of how to support women through this transformative stage.
Candy Browne, Owner — Fitformer Studio, Queensland, Australia
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Jasmine, Pilates Instructor
I completed the prenatal and postnatal pilates training course with Claire on the Sunshine Coast, and found the content both insightful and comprehensive across women’s health, pregnancy, and postnatal care. It’s amazing how much confidence I feel now that I have an understanding of how to safely adapt exercises for various health conditions, pregancy and beyond. I recommend doing this course for all pilates instructors seeking clarity and knowledge in their teaching.
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Dana, Exercise Physiologist
Completed the antenatal and postnatal Pilates course and couldn’t recommend it enough for those in the Pilates space! I’m an Exercise Physiologist and Claire’s way of delivering the information is easy to comprehend yet grounded in clinical evidence which is fantastic.
Learning and recapping on all things pelvic floor, pregnancy, postpartum and pain conditions.
I would absolutely recommend this course to anyone who is wanting to hone their knowledge around supporting women through the pregnancy and postpartum phase.
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Shantelle, Pilates Studio Owner
Our team gained so much valuable knowledge from Claire’s pre and postnatal workshop. It really helped clarify things for everyone and gave us peace of mind knowing we’re all aligned with the same standards and best practices.
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Lis, Pilates Instructor
I recently completed my antenatal & postnatal Pilates training with Claire & it was nothing short of an incredible experience, start to finish.
Claire was highly responsive throughout all communications and delivered the course on the day with ease.
I highly recommend Claire’s course to any instructors wanting to up skill, you will leave with confidence and clarity to use in your practice.
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Mia, Pilates Instructor
This course is an absolute must for instructors!! Such important to be able to cater to pre & post natal populations in your group or private classes and this course leaves you with the confidence to know you can.
This course had me leaving with the insight that its not so much modifications or limitations that its more mindful adjustments to keep these populations safe.
There is so much misinformation out there so having a course thats based off current evidence and created by a womens health physio means you are getting the best upskilling for your clients.
This course has ignited a passion for me in working with pre/post natal populations. I can’t thank you enough Claire!
We recently hosted Claire for her Antenatal & Postnatal Course at TEAM Pilates, and we couldn’t be happier with the experience. Theo course was exceptionally well strutted, with high quality materials, clean explanations, and a perfect balance between theory and practice. Claire created a professional and interactive learning environemtnthat maintained our team engagement. Her expertise and approachable learning style made the day both informative and enjoyable. We’d highly recommend this course to any instructo or studio looking to invest in quality training and development. Thankyou for sharing your expertise with our team Claire. It was an absolute pleasure to host you.
Susu Feng, Owner — TEAM Pilates, Canberra, Australia
Pre & Postnatal Course FAQs
Is the content the same in the online and in person courses?
Yes. Both formats cover the same core content and learning outcomes, providing you with the same knowledge, skills, and confidence. The difference lies only in the delivery method, with support available in both options.
Is there an assessment element?
Yes. Both the online and in-person course include an assessment component to receive your certificate of completion. This consists of a 20-question multiple-choice quiz, along with a practical assessment where you’ll submit a short video demonstrating the teaching of five exercises appropriate for either an antenatal or postnatal client. For those completing the in person course the practical assessment can be completed on the day or submitted afterward, depending on your preference.
Do I already need to be qualified in pilates to complete the course?
To get the most from the course, you should be familiar with the foundations of Pilates and have completed matwork and/or reformer training. The course is designed for Pilates professionals of all experience levels, as well as allied health professionals. If you are an allied health professional looking to deepen your understanding of Pilates, please get in touch to discuss whether the course will be suitable for you.
Is the course designed for reformer or matwork pilates?
The course has a stronger focus on reformer Pilates however the principles and content are applicable to matwork Pilates. For those attending the in person course, content can be tailored specifically to matwork instructors where required.
How long does the online course take?
The online course is self paced, allowing you to move through the content at a pace that suits you. On average participants spend approximately 6–8 hours completing the modules.
How long do I have to complete the online course?
Once enrolled its ideal if you aim to complete the course within 6 months. Extensions can be arranged if needed.
Can I get support & ask questions through the online course?
Yes. When you enrol, you will receive direct contact details for our course writer and founder, Claire. You are welcome to reach out via email or phone, or organise a Zoom call to ask questions or discuss any aspect of the course as needed.
Can I organise the in person Antenatal & Postnatal course to be held at my studio for my team?
Yes. The course can be delivered as a one-day, in-person workshop at your studio for your team. Please email us to discuss availability and organisation.