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BECOME THE MOST TRUSTED PRE & POSTNATAL HOLISTIC COACH

Whether you’re a fitness instructor, physical therapist, midwife, doctor, postpartum depression professional or mom, we have a course for you to elevate your education, fuel your passion for holistic health and teach your clients the important benefits of exercise during this important time of their lives.  Our courses explore everything from addressing safe exercises during pregnancy to postpartum recovery, postpartum depression, business coaching and more! 

Learn from the first, and only, pre & postnatal fitness company focused on holistic health!

Start with our flagship course, Corrective Exercise Specialist (PPCES), which is pre-approved for 1.9 NASM & AFAA CEUs!

Then go deeper with our Diastasis & Core Consultant (PPDCC)- also approved for 1.9 NASM & AFAA CEUs!  This is a comprehensive prevention and postnatal fitness certification where you’ll boost your confidence in coaching clients through their postpartum recovery. 

Then move on to our Flexibility Assessment course (PPFA) to continue to expand on your education to join some of the most educated fitness instructors in the world!

MASTER COURSES

Choose the course that’s right for your fitness trainer journey
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Pre & Postnatal Corrective Exercise Specialist

In our Pre & Postnatal Corrective Exercise Specialist course, you’ll learn how to confidently train pre & postnatal women through a comprehensive, research-based, and fun curriculum that is rooted in holistic foundations. From the history of childbirth to understanding pregnancy considerations to exercise program design, become a trusted authority in pre & postnatal health! *Pre-approved by NASM & AFAA for 1.9 CECs.


Pre & Postnatal Corrective Exercise Specialist

In our Pre & Postnatal Corrective Exercise Specialist course, you’ll learn how to confidently train pre & postnatal women through a comprehensive, research-based, and FUN curriculum. From the history of childbirth to understanding pregnancy considerations to exercise program design, become a trusted authority in pre & postnatal health!

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Pre & Postnatal Diastasis & Core Consultant

Diastasis is one of the most sought after specialties amongst Pre & Postnatal clients. As a fitness or wellness professional, you have a chance to give women the knowledge and empowerment to heal. In this unique, one-of-a-kind course, Fit For Birth founder James Goodlatte, teams up with several women’s health professionals to bring you the latest in pre & postnatal core exercise and rehabilitation. *Pre-approved by NASM & AFAA for 1.9 CECs.

Pre & Postnatal Diastasis & Core Consultant

If you’re looking to re-launch your business or start a brand new business, this course is for you! We help you navigate complex decisions around technology, platforms, and programs while empowering you to follow your passion and dig deep to overcome challenges. You will have direct mentorship from our founder, James Goodlatte, and other team members, who will support you every step of the way. The intention of this course is to ensure that you have new paying clients within 4 weeks!

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Pre & Postnatal Flexibility Assessment

As a Pre & Postnatal Corrective Exercise Specialist, you learned the amazing power of creating “aha” moments with a quick but instantaneously powerful movement assessment. Now, take your corrective exercise to the next level by adding a comprehensive perinatal flexibility assessment that will double the “wow-power” of your initial assessment, as well as your subsequent program design. In this course, you will learn to confidently assess pregnant women and the other side of the Corrective Exercise 101 concept of “stretch the overactive muscles, then strengthen the underactive ones” for the perinatal population.  You’ll be seen as the ultimate movement expert in the fitness industry when it comes to helping pregnant women and postpartum women reach with fitness goals faster! 

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Pre & Postnatal Business Mentorship

If you’re looking to re-launch your business, or if you’re starting a brand new business, this course is for you! We help you navigate complex decisions around technology, platforms, and programs, all while empowering you to follow your passion and dig deep to overcome challenges so you can thrive as a leading professional in the pre and postnatal fitness industry. You will have direct mentorship from our founder, James Goodlatte, and other members of our team, who will support you every step of the way. The intention of this course is to ensure that you have new paying clients within 4 weeks!

MINI-COURSES

All mini-courses are included in our Holistic Fertility & Pregnancy Safe Coach program or you can take them as stand-alone courses

2-HOUR NASM CEU Course!

Take advantage of our 2-hour CEU NASM pre-approved course where you’ll receive a 75-minute video overview of the most critical things you need to know about training pre and postnatal clients. This course touches upon the “system” that is modern birth culture, 3 critical exercises for pregnancy and postpartum, and now includes c-section rehabilitation along with a holistic approach for working with your clients.

Coaching for Fertility in 12 Steps

This course educates fitness & wellness professionals on how to coach your TTC clients to optimize their fertility by dealing with the underlying issues that are often unknowingly causing their fertility problems. The 90-minute interview is a revealing discussion between Fit For Birth founder James Goodlatte and fertility expert, Sarah Norvilas, L.Ac, MTOM, Doctor of Chinese Medicine. The 22-page accompanying Research Guide provides scientific evidence on the causes of infertility, as well as possible holistic solutions that fitness & wellness professionals can coach.

Pre & Postnatal Intro to Core Foundations 

An introductory mini-course where you’ll learn the number one exercise your pregnant clients can do throughout their entire pregnancy, and before they even leave the hospital after having their baby! In this 2-hour, self-paced course, Fit For Birth founder, James Goodlatte breaks down the Core Breathing Belly Pump® step by step with a live client. You will learn how to facilitate this exercise so you can put it into practice with your clients right away.

What Can I Do As a Prenatal & Postpartum Fitness Specialist?

As a Pregnancy & Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist, you can provide tailored exercise programs that cater to the unique needs and considerations of individuals during pregnancy and  postpartum. Our holistic education will empower you to confidently design workouts that focus on strengthening core muscles, the pelvic floor, and addressing any specific concerns related to each client’s pregnancy and postpartum journey. And unique to the Fit For Birth education, you’ll be able to offer guidance on how proper nutrition, mindfulness practices, and emotional support can contribute to promoting overall well-being during this transformative time.

Is This Program Right For Me?

If you’re passionate about helping women with their fitness journey during pregnancy and postpartum, the Fit For Birth training might be just what you’re looking for. This program emphasizes evidence-based practices and introduces innovative wellness methods that aren’t widely discussed in the industry. It equips you with the knowledge and skills to guide clients through fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum stages. If you have questions or would like to chat with a team member, feel free to send us an email!

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WHAT OTHERS SAY

This program hands down is the most functional and realistic approach in helping mothers

“Or anyone for that matter connect to their inner core unit and FEEL good about their bodies mentally and physically. The material taught in this guide can changes thousands of peoples lives. Well worth it. It completely changes your approach and your knowledge of inner core unit functionality.”

Hannah Bower

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