A 2-day hands-on workshop on Antenatal & Postnatal Care by Dr. Shagufta Parveen in Bangalore is a solid opportunity—especially if you're a physiotherapist or planning to specialize in women’s health.
Fee INR 8200

IHFA is excited to announce our upcoming Certified Antenatal and Postnatal Exercise Specialist Certification by Dr Shagufta Parveen (PT)

Please go through the following information and upgrade your profile with the IHFA UK certification

COURSE SCHEDULE:

Feb 21st, 22nd 2026 | MUMBAI (Batch 76th) 2 days workshop
10:00 am to 5:00 pm|Timing

COURSE OVERVIEW
The Certified Antenatal Postnatal Exercise Specialist (CAPES) program, offered by the International Health and Fitness Association (IHFA UK), is a globally recognised certification tailored for physiotherapists, rehab practitioners, and healthcare professionals committed to supporting women through the stages of pregnancy and postpartum recovery. This comprehensive course blends evidence-based theory with hands-on training to ensure safe, effective, and personalized exercise prescription for antenatal and postnatal clients.

Participants will gain an in-depth understanding of the physiological and anatomical changes that occur during pregnancy, along with the implications of childbirth and postpartum recovery. Key modules include trimester-wise workout planning, pelvic floor and core strengthening, management of diastasis recti, postpartum rehabilitation, and exercise contraindications.

Certified Antenatal Postnatal Exercise Specialist course useful for all qualified exercise therapists and trainers who work in the specialty of Women’s Health in a variety of health care settings. It offers women’s health experts an array of opportunities to develop an evidence-based approach to clinical reasoning through the ability to identify, analyze and interpret the current best available evidence and apply this to the rehabilitation and promotion of Women’s Health using appropriate assessment and therapeutic intervention skills.

COURSE MODULES
Session 1: Introduction & Scope

Overview of prenatal and postpartum exercise – need & scope in healthcare and fitness.
Physiological changes during pregnancy.
Session 2: Safety & Risk Considerations

Identifying high-risk prenatal patients and those with pre-existing conditions.
Understanding hospital protocols from conception to birth.
Session 3: Exercise in the First Trimester

Relaxation and mobility techniques.
Antenatal exercise prescription for:
Sedentary individuals
Physically active women
Athletes
Indications & contraindications with modifications as per condition.
Session 4: Lifestyle & Relationship Support

Couple counselling & lifestyle modifications for early pregnancy.
Session 5: Musculoskeletal & Postural Changes

Pregnancy-related changes in each trimester.
Effects on the musculoskeletal system and posture.
Trimester-wise evaluation and exercise prescription.
Session 6: Exercise in the Second Trimester

Fit pregnancy strategies and safe workout plans.
Day 2 – Birth Preparation & Postpartum Recovery

Session 7: Exercise in the Third Trimester

Birth preparation exercises and mobility work.
Session 8: Early Postnatal Care (Day 1 to 7)

Gentle movement, breathing, and mobility post-delivery.
Diastasis recti assessment & early management strategies.
Session 9: Childbirth Education

Setting up childbirth education classes in a clinical or fitness setting.
Session 10: Late Postnatal Rehabilitation

Progressive rehabilitation protocols.
Introduction to postnatal Pilates-based exercises on mat & ball (basic to modified).
Session 11: Body Composition & Fat Management

Patterns of fat distribution postpartum.
Targeted exercise and lifestyle strategies for management.
Session 12: Closing Discussion

Case study discussions.
Q&A and participant sharing.
Course Credit - CPD Credit: Approved for 16 IHFA Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Credits