Pre & Postnatal Pilates Training
Gain the knowledge and skills to feel up to date and confident working with pregnant and postnatal clients without the guesswork or overwhelm.
Why this course?
Pregnant and postnatal clients are in almost every Pilates class yet it is so common for instructors to feel confused, overwhelmed, & unsure when it comes to teaching these clients.
Built from over a decade of Women’s Health Physiotherapy and Pilates experience, our training combines evidence-based knowledge with practical, ready to use skills helping instructors and allied health professionals work confidently with pregnant, postpartum, and pelvic health clients.
Every module is put together with intention - content that is up to date, evidence based, and practical. We believe meaningful education happens when instructors feel encouraged, guided, and genuinely connected throughout the process, not like just another number in a course.
When you learn with WHC you will feel supported throughout your education so you can confidently support women through pregnancy, postnatal recovery, and broader women’s health needs.
Designed with intention for:
New Instructors: Start with a solid foundation from day one. Be informed, confident, and stand out to owners from the start.
Experienced instructors: There is always more to learn, upskill and take your teaching to the next level. Become a source of knowledge and broaden the opportunities in your career.
Studio owners & mangers: Ensure you are up to date and able to support your team and clients. Provide amazing care to your community at all stages of their life and grow your business.
Allied health professionals: Deepen your understanding of women’s health and how to utilise it in a Pilates setting. Apply it to a clinical Pilates setting and grow in your career.
What’s Covered: Our Curriculum
Four modules each intentionally put together to build on the one prior - ensuring you have the knowledge, skills, & confidence to apply what you learn straight into your teaching.
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Anatomy, physiology, and function
How to teach and cue both strength and relaxation of the pelvic floor, and when each is appropriate
Pelvic floor issues, including prolapse and stress urinary incontinence
Programming and modifying for clients with pelvic floor concerns
Overactive pelvic floor, and how Pilates fits in
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Pregnancy physiology and education
Pilates aims through each trimester
Exercise guidelines and safety considerations in pregnancy
Abdominal exercises in pregnancy — what’s beneficial, what to modify or avoid, and why
Exercises that need modification, and exercises worth continuing throughout pregnancy
Strategies for modifying group classes
Prenatal class programming
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Anatomy and physiology of common pregnancy and postnatal pain conditions — pelvic girdle pain, SIJ issues, pubic symphysis pain, back pain, sciatic pain, round ligament pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, and De Quervain’s
How to recognise these presentations in your clients
Understanding why they occur
Confident programming and modification strategies
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Birth factors and how they influence a client’s return to Pilates
Abdominal separation — what it is, how to assess it, and what it means for programming
Exercises to support abdominal separation recovery
Designing effective Mums & Bubs classes
Postnatal class programming
Choose Your Course Format
ONLINE TRAINING
Self-paced from anywhere in the world. Built to feel like an in-person day with interactive recordings, real teaching footage, demonstrations, and interactive quizzes throughout.
$450 AUD · approx. 8 hours · 12 months access
IN PERSON TRAINING
An interactive, hands-on day learning alongside other instructors - practical, interactive, and led directly by WHC founder.
$499 AUD · one full day · small group · throughout Australia
HYBRID LEARNING
Begin the online course immediately then attend the next in-person date that suits your schedule and location - combining the flexibility of self-paced study with the depth of a full-day, hands-on training.
$600 AUD - $450 to enrol in the online course now, $150 due one month before your chosen in-person date.
Upcoming In Person Dates
GOLD COAST, QLD
Saturday 3rd October
Rhythm Wellness, Currumbin
HOBART, TAS
Sunday 25th October
Urdara Wellness, Hobart
MELBOURNE
November 2026
COMING SOON
Want your whole team trained together?
If you’re a studio owner or clinic manager looking to upskill your whole team rather than one person, a Team Training would be the perfect fit. Delivered in person at your studio or virtually, tailored to your team’s needs.
Not ready to enrol yet?
If you’re still deciding between formats or want to know when new dates and locations are added leave your details and we will be in touch.
What our students say —
I’ve completed six other antenatal and postnatal courses over the last 18 years, 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 Pre & Postnatal Course at TEAM Pilates, and we couldn’t be happier with the experience. The course was exceptionally well structured, with high quality materials, clean explanations, and a perfect balance between theory and practice. Claire created a professional and interactive learning environment 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 instructor 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 Training FAQ’s:
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Yes. Both formats cover the same core content and learning outcomes. The difference is only in delivery method - choose whichever fits your schedule and how you learn best.
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You should have completed matwork and/or reformer Pilates training to get the most from this course. If you’re an allied health professional without a Pilates background, get in touch to check whether this course is the right starting point for you.
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The course covers both reformer and matwork pilates. The in person days are tailored further to the group joining on the day. The course content can easily translate to other equipment & apparatus.
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Yes, for both formats there is a 20 question quiz and a short practical where you demonstrate five exercises appropriate for either an pregnant or postnatal client. For the in-person course, the practical assessment can be completed on the day or submitted afterward. For the online course this is done via video.
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If it suits better to learn at your own pace from anywhere, the Online Version is for you. If you learn best hands on and want an immersive day with other instructors, In-Person Training is the better fit. Not sure? The Hybrid option gives you both.
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Yes, get in touch to discuss a private in-person day for your team.
