Pilates for Pregnancy & Postnatal – Instructor Certification Course
It’s not just Pilates. Their safety is in your hands.
buy nowIt’s not just Pilates. Their safety is in your hands. Why Pilates Matters During Pregnancy and Postnatal Recovery
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Pregnancy and postnatal clients aren’t just “regular” clients with a baby bump or a new baby.
They have unique physiological changes, medical risks, and exercise considerations—and if you don’t know them, you could cause harm.
Without proper training, you risk:
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Injury to the mother – from overexertion, poor positioning, or unsafe exercises
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Complications for the baby – from movements that increase pressure or stress
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Legal and professional risk – if you fail to screen and adapt appropriately
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Loss of client trust – if they sense you’re unsure or unprepared
This is not the time to “wing it” or rely on general Pilates knowledge.
You need specialist skills, up-to-date evidence-based guidelines, and confidence to work safely with this population.
🎓 Accreditation & CPD
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CPD Hours (International Equivalent): Approximately 15 CPD hours of study time, including video tutorials, readings, quizzes, and the live workshop that will be uploaded back into the course content.
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15 PDP's with the PAA
This course is recognised with the Pilates Association of Australia PAA with 15 Professional Development Points PDP's. This is the maximum number of points a course can be granted.
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Recognition: Many international Pilates and fitness associations recognise CPD hours on an hour-for-hour basis. If you’re based outside Australia, you can usually submit your certificate of completion to your governing body for CPD/CEC recognition.
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Certificate of Completion: Awarded at the end of the course to acknowledge your professional development.
âś… This means you can confidently log your learning with both Australian and international professional bodies.
In this course, you’ll learn Safe Prenatal & Postnatal Pilates for Strength, Core, and Posture
Adapting Pilates repertoire safely for each trimester & postpartum
✅ Identify red flags and contraindications in pregnancy & postpartum
âś… Safely adapt Pilates exercises for every trimester and recovery stage
✅ Screen clients with the right questions to protect them—and yourself
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Pelvic floor awareness and relaxation strategies
âś… Support pelvic floor and core recovery with evidence-based programming
âś… Build trust as a confident, knowledgeable instructor
Why take this course?
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Protect your clients. They’re trusting you with their health—and their baby’s.
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Protect yourself. Avoid the physical, emotional, and legal consequences of a preventable injury.
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Stand out in the market. Be the go-to instructor for pregnancy and postnatal Pilates in your community.
- The course includes two digital manuals valued at $120 each Mat manual is 179 pages, Reformer manual 186 pages.
- You will receive life-time access to online content of tutorials and repertoire on the Mat and small props, Reformer, Chair and Caddie, as well as any updates along the way.
- Downloadable cheat sheets, programs, Client information form, pelvic floor screening tool, postnatal depression screening tool, as well as other PDF information sheets on all aspects of Pregnancy and Postnatal
Louise Taube
This Pregnancy and Postnatal Pilates program is developed and delivered by Louise Taube, and is a step by step program to help minimise pelvic girdle pain, improve pelvic floor function, reduce oedema, and improve upper and lower body strength, all while exercising safely for both mother and child. This course prepares for delivery as well as rebuilding pelvic floor and abdominal connection after delivery.
Louise Taube is a highly respected Pilates educator and studio owner with over 25 years of teaching experience. As founder of Taube Pilates in St Kilda East, she specialises in Pilates for Active Ageing, bone density, pre and postnatal care, and supporting women through perimenopause and menopause. Louise presents at industry expos and trains teachers across Australia, creating evidence-based, accessible programs that blend clinical expertise with a passion for empowering movement at every stage of life. She is recognised with PAA as a Principal Trainer, which is the highest level with them.
What You’ll Learn in the Pregnancy & Postnatal Online Course
This Pilates Pregnancy and Postnatal course with teach you how to reduce pregnancy pains, prepare for labour with specific pelvic floor exercises, and how to build a strong foundation to support both pregnancy and postnatal as well as pelvic floor and Rectus Diastasis recovery! Improving the health and function of  pelvic floor and core!
- Lifetime access
- Studio, Reformer and mat repertoire
- Learn how to reduce pelvic girdle pain and improve pelvic stabilityÂ
- Learn how to relax the pelvic floor in preparation for delivery
- Learn how to prevent pelvic girdle injuries
- Learn how to reconnect a Diastasis of the Rectus Abdominis Muscles
Course format: Study anytime, anywhere
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📥 Enrol today – because “figuring it out as you go” is not an option when two lives are at stake.
This course generally takes about 15–20 hours over 6 weeks to complete.
I offer a one day tutorial every year to help you stay connected and supported. Once you have purchased this course you will have ongoing access to the course and the one day tutorial each year.
Accreditation and lifetime access
This course is recognised with the Pilates Association of Australia PAA with 15 Professional Development Points PDP's. This is the maximum number of points a course can be granted.
This course is currently under assessment with AUSactive for further CEC's.
When you enrol in our online Pilates teacher courses, you receive lifetime access to all course materials, including any updates or new content added over time. You are also invited to attend our annual tutorials, either face-to-face at Taube Pilates in Melbourne or live online via Zoom. These tutorials allow you to refresh your skills, ask questions, and stay up-to-date with the latest evidence-based practices—no matter how long ago you completed the course. This ensures you continue to grow as a teacher and provide the highest level of support to your clients throughout your career.
buy now“The best complete Pilates Pregnancy and postnatal exercise program you’ll ever need for a lifetime of pelvic floor and pelvic girdle health.”
What is in the Pilates online Pregnancy and Postnatal course?
- Detailed step-by-step Pilates exercise videos that teach you how to correctly execute the moves for the most benefit with 100+ unique variations
- Learn the anatomy of the pelvic floor
- Learn proper muscle activation and correct technique for each Pilates exercise
“Great value for money, best money I’ve invested on a workshop. Learning in a group is always great for me and learning more about the Pilates method. I loved it! and I wouldn’t change anything.” Amy
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Teaching Women’s Health with Confidence Through Pilates
- Pelvic Floor muscle training – activation and release
- Vasodilation and how it affects the pregnancy
- Overheating and how to prevent it
- Still birth and how to cope
- Relaxin and its affect during pregnancy
- Hypertonic pelvic floor and what to do about it
- Pubic Symphysis Dysfunction and how to manage exercises with it
- SIJ Pain and how to work with it
- Pelvic floor anatomyÂ
- Prolapse and how to work with it
- Improve pregnancy posture to reduce pain
- Coccydynia what it is and how to work with it
- Postpartum Abdominal Separation and how to reconnect the abdominal muscles
- How to do a Rec Check and why we need to do one
- How to recover from abdominal separation or DRAM
- Mastitis what it is and how to work with it
- Carpal tunnel and how to prevent it and relieve it
FAQs about Pregnancy & Postnatal Pilates Teacher Training Course
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Supporting Postnatal Clients with Abdominal Separation and Pelvic Floor Issues
Rebuilding Strength After Birth with Mindful MovementÂ
Supporting postnatal clients with abdominal separation (diastasis recti) and pelvic floor issues requires a careful, evidence-based approach. This course teaches Pilates teachers how to guide clients through mindful movement that strengthens the core, reactivates the pelvic floor, and improves posture and functional strength after childbirth. You’ll learn safe exercises, modifications, and sequencing strategies that help women rebuild strength, recover confidence in their bodies, and return to everyday activities with ease and stability.
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Why Choose Our Online Pilates Teacher Training?
Our online Pilates teacher training courses combine flexibility, depth, and practical application, allowing you to learn at your own pace from anywhere. You’ll gain specialised knowledge—whether in Active Ageing, Osteoporosis & Osteopenia and Pelvic floor that goes beyond a standard Pilates certificate. With expert guidance from Louise Taube, evidence-based content, interactive tutorials, and lifetime access to course materials, you’ll leave confident in your ability to teach diverse client groups safely and effectively.
Looking to support clients beyond the childbearing years? Our Mastering Menopause with Pilates Mat course continues the women’s health journey. Did you know that the drop in oestrogen in postnatal mirrors the drop in oestrogen during menopause with similar symptoms and effects? Find out more in our Mastering Menopause with Pilates Mat course.
Bone health is vital across all life stages. Discover our Osteoporosis & Osteopenia Pilates course to complement your pregnancy training.
