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

- Yoga & Pilates Instructor

- Midwives , Nurses and Healthcare Professionals

- Wellness Coaches & Pregnancy Care Professionals 

Class Date & Time : GET SCHEDULE

- Batch 68th - Date Feb. 22nd, 23rd 2025 Time 9:30 to 6 PM, at Hyderabad

- Batch 69th - Date April 26th-27th 2025 Time 9:30 to 6 PM, at Bangalore  

- Batch 70th - Mumbai

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Certification & Accreditation 

- Course credit hours 16, Continuing Health Education Credits 1.6

- Upon successful completion of the course Participation will receive a Certified Antenatal Postnatal Exercise Specialist (CAPES) certificate by the International Health and Fitness Association (IHFA).

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Career Opportunities: 

- Maternity wellness centres.

- Physiotherapy Clinics & Rehab Centers.

- Fitness studio and Personal Training

- Hospital based prenatal & postnatal care programs.

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Quick Enrollment  : Share your Name, City , Contact number, Email ID, Payment Screenshot , Payment purpose to ihfa@ihfafitness.com
You may book your seat by pay INR 1800 at UPI educord@kotak ( balance payment will deposit later)

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- Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation

- Maternal and Child Nutrition

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

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