Course Overview :  

The Certified Antenatal Postnatal Exercise Specialist (CAPES) program is designed for fitness professionals, physiotherapists, healthcare providers, and wellness coaches who aim to specialize in exercise programming for pregnant and postpartum women. This course provides a scientific and evidence-based approach to prenatal and postnatal fitness, helping professionals create safe, effective, and customized exercise plans to support women's health during pregnancy and after childbirth.

Course objectives : 

• - Understand the physiological and biomechanical changes that occur during pregnancy and postpartum.
• - Learn the guidelines for safe exercise for each trimester and postpartum recovery.
• - Identify contraindications and high-risk conditions for pregnant and postpartum clients. •
• - Design tailored exercise programs to improve strength, flexibility, posture, and core stability.
• - Address common pregnancy-related issues, such as lower back pain, pelvic floor dysfunction, and diastasis recti.
• - Learn breathing techniques and relaxation exercises to support labor and recovery.
• - Provide guidance on postnatal recovery, including rehabilitation and return-to-exercise strategies.
• - Develop the skills to educate and support clients with evidence-based recommendations.

Course Modules:

1. Prenatal & Postpartum Exercise Overview - importance, need and scope

2. Physiological changes - Trimester-wise adaptions in the body.

3. High - Risk Pregnancies & Pre Existing Conditions - Risk assessment and modifications.

4. Hospital Protocols - Exercise integration from conception to birth.

5. Antenatal Exercise (Trimester-Wise)

- First Trimester - Relaxation, mobility and early modifications.

- Second Trimester - Strength, Core stability, and cardiovascular fitness.

- Third Trimester - Birth preparation, pelvic floor and breastfeeding techniques.

6. Exercise Prescription - Sedentary, active and athlete-specific programs.

7. Indications & Contraindications - Safe modification for different conditions.

8. Couple Counseling & Lifestyle Modification - Support strategies for pregnancy.

9. Posture & Musculoskeletal Changes - Evaluation and exercise recommendations.

10. Postnatal Recovery.

- Early (Day 1-7) - Gentle movement and pain management

- Late Rehabilitation - Strength rebuilding and core recovery.

11. Diastasis Recti Management - Assessment and Corrective Exercises.

12. Childbirth Education Setup - Structuring fitness - based prenatal classes.

13. Postnatal Pilates (Mat & Ball) - Core stability and functional strength.

14. Fat Distribution & Management  - Postpartum weight and fitness strategies.

Who can Join 

- Physiotherapists & Rehabilitation Specialists

- Midwives , Nurses and Healthcare Professionals

- Wellness Coaches & Pregnancy Care Professionals 

Class Date & Time :

- Onsite (Workshop) - March 9th, 10th 2025 at Hyderabad

- Online (interactive live) - April 9th, 10th, 14th, 15th, 16th, 17th, 18th, 19th 2025 | Time 6 PM  to 9 PM

Course Fee: INR 8200

Rs. 8200 ( includes Rs.2200 booking fee, food, certification, assessment, and hard copy of study material)
Note: The balance fee must be cleared on the first day of the workshop at the registration counter.

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Certification & Accreditation 

- After completion will receive a Certified Antenatal Postnatal Exercise Specialist (CAPES) by the International Health and Fitness Association (IHFA). [sample certificate]

Career Opportunities: 

- Maternity wellness centers.

- Physiotherapy Clinics & Rehab Centers.

- Fitness studio and Personal Training

- Hospital based prenatal & postnatal care programs.

Related Courses: 

- Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation

- Maternal and Child Nutrition

- Post Graduate Diploma in Women Health and Rehabilitation (PGDWHR)

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