Antenatal & Postnatal Pilates Training
Gain the knowledge and skills to feel confident working with pregnant and postnatal clients—without the guesswork or overwhelm.
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 and applied exercise—this training will elevate your teaching and empower you to deliver safe, effective, and meaningful classes for women throughout pregnancy and the postnatal period.
Women’s Health Collaborative presents a specialised Antenatal and Postnatal Pilates Teacher Training course—designed to fill the gap in traditional Pilates education.
With both online and in-person learning options available, you can choose a format that suits your learning style, location, and schedule.
Build confidence and competence when working with pregnant and postnatal clients—starting today.
This Course Is The Perfect Fit 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 instructors the opportunity to be experts in antenatal and postnatal pilates. 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.
Clinical Pilates Teachers / Physiotherapists / Exercise Physiologists
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 foundational Women’s Health knowledge by covering all you need to know about the pelvic floor. From anatomy, physiology, cueing, and how to incorporate this into your teaching. This module explains pelvic floor dysfunctions such as prolapse and incontinence & how to modify your pilates for these clients. This module ensures you to have wealth of women’s health knowledge to set you up for success teaching female clients of all ages.
Pelvic Floor Anatomy
Exercising the Pelvic Floor
Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
Prolapse
Stress Urinary Incontinence
Pilates Programming for pelvic floor issues
Pelvic Floor Screening
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This module allows you to become an expert teaching your pregnant clients. Watch your confidence grow as you gain a comprehensive insight into the safety aspects of exercise in pregnancy. Understand what abdominal exercise to do vs. avoid in pregnancy and why. Learn which general repertoire needs to be modified and learn practical ways to organise your modifications to maintain your class flow.
Pregnancy Education and physiology
Exercise in Pregnancy - Guidelines
How these Guidelines relate to Pilates
Abdominal Exercise in Pregnancy
Exercises needing modifications in pregnancy and why
Exercises to continue in pregnancy and why
How to effectively modify programming
Antenatal Class Programs
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Facilitate your clients in returning to pilates safely and effectively after having their baby. Understand birth factors and how this impacts your programming. Learn how to assess for abdominal rectus diastasis, what this means, and how to rehabilitate this through pilates. Be able to easily modify classes for postnatal clients and become expert teaching a 'Mums & Bubs' style class.
Understanding birth factors & return to pilates
Postnatal Abdominal Recovery (Rectus Diastasis, RD)
Pilates for clients with RD
Postnatal Abdominal Programming
Considerations for the postnatal client
Designing effective mums and bubs classes
How to set up mums and bubs classes
Postnatal class templates
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Gain comprehensive understanding of why particular pain conditions can occur in the pregnancy and how pilates can benefit these. Become confident modifying and programming for clients that have issues. Completing this module will improve the quality of your group, private, and/ or clinical pilates classes.
Pelvic pain conditions
Pilates for pelvic conditions
Spinal pain conditions
Pilates for spinal Pain
Sciatic pain and exercises
Abdominal conditions
Wrist conditions
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Different Course Options
Online Learning
Complete your Antenatal & Postnatal Pilates training at your own pace through our online learning platform. Work through a blend of theory, video explanations, practical demonstrations, exercise libraries, screening forms, and class programs—with support available whenever you need it.
You will also receive access to a downloadable 75-page manual for ongoing reference. Consolidate your learning with a quiz and practical assessment, and graduate with your Certificate in Antenatal & Postnatal Pilates.
Investment $450 pp.
Will the online version benefit your team?
We would love to help your team be confident in all things Women’s Health & Pilates. Team access & rates can be organised. Reach out via email to chat to us about this.
Email | info@womenshealthco.au
In Person Learning
Prefer to learn in a face to face environment? The in person course involves a 1 day workshop in a small group setting with other instructors. Led by WHC founder you will work your way through theory, practical elements, interactive discussions, all within in the 75 page course manual.
You will practice exercises and class programming with real time feedback and support. Complete the multiple choice quiz and practical assessment and leave the day with your certificate in Antenatal & Postnatal Pilates.
Investment $499 pp.
Upcoming In Person Courses
Gold Coast / Tweed Heads
February 22nd - Bay Studio, Tweed Heads SOLD OUT Add to waitlist
Sydney
March 14th - Feels Pilates Studio, Cromer Enrol now via email
Melbourne
March 28th - Siga Studio, Collingwood Enrol now via email
Want to organise the course for your team?
The course can be delivered as a one day, in-person course at your studio for your team. Please email us directly to discuss availability and organisation.
More locations and dates coming soon.
Register your details & location to be the first to know when we are holding our course near you.
What to expect on our in person course day
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Lauren Pilates Instructor Gold Coast, AUS
I have always felt worried when pregnant clients are in my class. I tend to make the programming easy to take extra caution. This course has cleared up all my concerns. Now I know how to push people and still be safe.
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Steph Pilates Instructor Brisbane, AUS
This course was so informative and practical. I now feel confident with knowing how to modify programming when client have pain issues which is something I ha always struggled with. And the pelvic floor info was so helpful!
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Eliza Pilates Instructor , Brisbane, AUS
Finally I have some clarity on abdominal exercises in pregnancy! It's been so hard to know what is safe or not safe but this course went all through this and made it so practical. I would definitely recommend to any instructor.
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 you have up to six months to complete the online course. 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.
