Pre and Post Natal Functional Exercise Specialist Certification

What is a Pre/Post Natal Exercise Specialist?

A pre/post natal exercise specialist (also known as a pre/postnatal personal trainer) is a person who prescribes and implements safe and effective exercise programs for pregnant women and moms who have recently delivered.  The Fit For Birth Pre Post Exercise Specialist Certification program will provide exercise programs that are safe and effective for those who will be instructing and training the prenatal or postnatal client in a group setting or one on one in the gym or home setting.

What are some of the Benefits of Exercising during and after Pregnancy?

  1. •Minimizes pain during contraction

  2. •Reduces discomfort during pregnancy

  3. •Lessens time in labor

  4. •Decreases mom’s risk of complications

  5. •Prepares the baby’s physiology for the stress of labor

  6. •Enhancing the baby’s development in-utero

  7. •Improves nutrient delivery and toxin removal to and from baby

  8. •Boosts energy levels

  9. •Sleep better

  10. •Prepares for Childbirth

  11. •Reduces stress

  12. •Improves self image

  13. •Allows for a pregnant woman to get her body back faster

  14. •Decreases the chance of post partum depression

Studies Show the Benefits of Exercise for the Pregnant Woman.

Ten years of Dr. Clapp’s research is detailed in his book, Exercising Through Your Pregnancy, which reveals that mental performance and physical attributes are often significantly better in babies of women who exercised during pregnancy.

  1. •     Infants of exercising women do significantly better on the Bayley Scales of Infant Development (BSID) which are used to diagnose infants with delays in cognitive, motor, and behavioral development.

  2. •    Studies show babies born of exercising women do better on standardized intelligence, general intelligence, and oral language tests at one year of age and after.

  3. •  Even five years after birth, children of women who exercised were in better shape than children of mothers who did not exercise.

Pregnant women who exercised delivered leaner babies with less complications.

  1. •75% less chance of c-section

  2. •35% less need of pain medication

  3. •55% less need for Pitocin

  4. •75% less chance of maternal exhaustion

Pre Post Natal Functional Exercise Specialist Certification Topics Include:

  1. •Functional Exercise for the pregnant woman

  2. •Prenatal Physiological Adaptation

  3. •Musculoskeletal & Metabolic Adaptations

  4. •Maternal Responses to Acute Exercise

  5. •Fetal Responses to Acute Exercise

  6. •Aerobic & Resistance Training Effects In Labor & Delivery

  7. •Exercise Guidelines: Pregnancy & Postpartum

  8. •Nutrient Requirements in Pregnancy

  9. •Functional Exercise Program Design for all 3 Trimesters

  10. •Post Natal Exercise Program Design

  11. •Post C-section Exercise Program Design

  12. •Assessing the Pregnant Woman

  13. •Legal Procedures & Safety Programming

The Pre/Post Natal Exercise Specialist Certification Functional Exercise Program Design Includes:

  1. • Core-Diaphragmatic Breathing

  2. • “Belly Training”

  3. • Postural Alignment

  4. • Balance

  5. • Functional Strength

  6. • “Labor Training”

  7. • Flexibility

  8. • “Super Mom”










Pre Post Natal Exercise Specialist Home Study Certification Includes:

  1. •No travel is necessary.

  2. •“Exercising Through Your Pregnancy”, Dr. Clapp

  3. •Instructional Program Design Manual,  Instructional Certification Manual, online teaching videos, certification exam.

  4. •Assessment Forms

  5. •Program Templates

  6. •Published Articles on the Benefits of Exercise During Pregnancy and After to give to your clients or post on your website

  7. •Study Guide.

  8. •There are no extra or added fees for course materials and examination.

  9. •Upon successful completion and passage your certificate will read "Fit For Birth Certified Pre Post Natal Functional Exercise Specialist".

  10. •Phone and online support during study program and after examination.

  11. •Career enhancement tools such as creating your niche and goal setting.

  12. •Updates on Fit For Birth’s certifications, seminars, pregnancy information/studies.

  13. •Free monthly email newsletter with updates and event postings

Minimum Prerequisites:

  1. •22 years of age; High School Diploma or equivalent.

  2. •Basic familiarity of the human anatomy and physiology.

  3. •A valid Personal Trainer or Group Fitness Certification is recommended but not necessary.

  4. •Current CPR Certification is required when submitting the examination.

  5. •Passion for working with pregnant women.


As an Fit For Birth Certified Pre-Post Natal Functional Exercise Specialist working for yourself:

  1. •You keep the money you earn.

  2. •You receive many tax advantages.

  3. •You create your own work schedule.

  4. •You have a specialty area of expertise.

  5. •Your average hourly income can range from $60-$150 per hour.

  6. •You make all the business decisions.

  7. •You can work from home, in a client's home, or at a facility.

As an Fit For Birth Certified Pre-Post Natal Functional Exercise Specialist working in a club:

  1. •You may receive a free membership to the facility.

  2. •You may receive employee benefits.

  3. •Management personal may assign you to clients.

  4. •You may be encouraged to sell club memberships and receive additional commissions.

  5. •You may be required to give a percentage of your money to the club, or pay a rental fee.

  6. •The facility will have extensive equipment that you can train your clients with to help them obtain their goals.

Requirements for Fit For Birth Pre-Post Natal Exercise Specialist Certification:

  1. •Email Fitforbirth@gmail.com or fill out the web form below

























  1. •Receive and review all your materials.

  2. •Complete the written certification exam. Written exam includes short answer open ended questions and case studies.

  3. •Complete the practical demonstration. The practical demonstration may be accomplished through photographs or video. Detailed instructions will be included with your certification program.

  4. •You will receive study material weekly for the first month and you then have 3 months to take the certification exam.  90% is required to pass your certification exam. Fit For Birth holds the highest level of standards.

Re-testing:

  1. •You must receive a passing grade of 90% or better to receive certification.

  2. •If you do not meet this minimum requirement you will be mailed your exam with the questions you missed indicated in red. You will be given the opportunity to correct your answers one time, within a 60 day time period.

  3. •You will not be issued your certificate until you have fully met this requirement.


How to Order, Shipping & Handling:

  1. •You may place your order online using PayPal.  You will receive confirm via email once your order has been received. You will automatically be put in our data base to receive information via email.  You must approve the first email in order to receive downloads and videos needed for your certification.

  2. •Your order is processed for shipping within 24 business hours. You will receive some items by mail, others by email with downloads.

  3. •Standard shipping is USPS Priority Mail. Please allow 3-5 business days for delivery.

  4. •Optional Shipping is 2 Day FED EX or Next Day FED EX for an additional fee.

  5. •All international orders are shipped Economy Fed EX to insure delivery.

  6. •Please send an email if you prefer FED EX.

  7. •All sales are final. No returns. Orders are processed immediately and shipped w/in 24 business hours.




Pre/Post Natal Exercise Specialist Home Study Certification $297









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Pre/Post Natal Exercise Specialist Home Certification $297