prenatal & postpartum fitness
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“Kept Me Consistent Through the Third Trimester” - Courtney L.
PRENATAL FITNESS CERTIFICATION
· NASM APPROVED
Train prenatal and postpartum clients
with confidence.
The Integrated Perinatal Fitness Specialist is a prenatal fitness certification that teaches you how to program safely and effectively across all three trimesters, replacing guesswork and fear with a clear, criteria-informed system.
- Trimester-by-trimester prenatal programming grounded in ACOG guidance
- Worth 1.9 CEUs, nearly your entire NASM/AFAA two-year recertification
- A free listing in the Bump Wellness Trainer Directory when you pass
- 400+ page manual, 16 clinical infographics, and a 100-question exam
1.9 CEU NASM / AFAA Approved
Open-Book Exam
Lifetime Access
Self-Study
WHY THIS COURSE
"Cleared for exercise" isn't a program.
Most certifications stop at a single line about pregnancy. So trainers are left guessing, modifying on instinct, fearing every symptom, or avoiding prenatal clients altogether. This course replaces guesswork with a clear, criteria-based framework.
WHY PRENATAL TRAINERS NEED THIS
"Cleared for exercisE" was never A PROGRAM
Most certifications give pregnancy a single paragraph. So when a client announces she’s expecting, capable trainers are left to modify on instinct, panic at every symptom, or quietly steer her toward “something gentle.” This certification gives you the prenatal-specific knowledge to keep her training appropriately challenged and progressing for as long as it makes sense to.
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The six-week myth
A medical clearance date isn't the same as functional readiness. Learn to tell the difference and build progressions that respect real recovery.
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Symptom panic
Coning, leaking, heaviness - know what they mean, when to modify, when to keep coaching, and exactly when to refer out.
3
Scope confusion
Coach movement with confidence while staying clearly inside your lane and communicate professionally with a client's care team.
4
Fear-based messaging
Drop the shame and scare tactics. Use trauma-informed, body-neutral language that builds trust and retention.
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Program by trimester, not by outdated rules
The demands of the first, second, and third trimester are genuinely different. You’ll learn what to prioritize, what to modify, and when an exercise or strategy no longer fits, using RPE, the talk test, and symptom feedback rather than the outdated “keep her heart rate under 140” rule.
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Read symptoms without fear
Coning, leaking, round ligament pain, breathlessness. You’ll learn how to respond to each one during pregnancy, when to modify, when to keep coaching, and exactly when to refer to a physician or pelvic floor PT.
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Protect the core and pelvic floor early
Pregnancy changes how the core-pelvic floor system responds to exercise well before birth. You’ll learn to coach breathing, bracing, trunk loading, and abdominal-wall response so clients can continue building strength as pregnancy progresses.
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Stay clearly inside your lane
Every chapter closes with a scope-of-practice reminder. You’ll coach movement with authority while communicating professionally with your client’s OB-GYN and care team.
PRENATAL COURSE CONTENTS
13 chapters. 6 SECTIONS. 12 CASE STUDIES.
Everything the course covers, start to finish.
A progressive curriculum that builds from prenatal physiology foundations to advanced postpartum programming, professional coaching systems, and applied practice. Prenatal programming sits at the heart of it.
SECTION I
Pregnancy Physiology, Anatomy & Safety Foundations
- Chapter 1: Physiological Adaptations During Pregnancy
- Chapter 2: Anatomical Shifts & Pregnancy Biomechanics
- Chapter 3: The Core-Pelvic Floor Canister
- Chapter 4: Safety Guidelines, Contraindications & Red Flags
SECTION II
Prenatal Programming Across the Trimesters
- Chapter 5: First Trimester Programming: Programming Before Pregnancy Looks Different
- Chapter 6: Second Trimester Adapting Position, Load, and Movement
- Chapter 7: Third Trimester Programming: Maintaining Capacity & preparing for Birth
SECTION III
Postpartum Recovery & Return to Activity
- Chapter 8: The Fourth Trimester: Early Postpartum Recovery
- Chapter 9: Postpartum Strength, Core Recovery & Return to Impact
SECTION IV
Nutrition, Professional Practice, Coaching Ethics, Applied Systems & Business Development
- Chapter 10: Nutrition Awareness, Metabolic Health & Referral Boundaries
- Chapter 11: Client Psychology, Trauma-Informed Coaching & Professional Ethics
- Chapter 12: The Bump Wellness Coaching System
- Chapter 13: Building Your Perinatal Training Business
SECTION V
Professional Toolkit & Applied Practice
- Applied Case Studies (12 real-world scenarios)
- Intake & Screening Templates, including the official CSEP questionnaires
- Referral & Professional Communication Templates
- Sample Training Splits
- Lifestyle, Recovery & Daily Movement
- Clinical Infographics & Flowcharts
- Glossary of Perinatal Fitness Terms
- Toolkit Review Questions & Answer Keys
SECTION VI
Final Examination
- 100-question multiple-choice examination
- Recall and applied scenario items
- Open-book format
- 80% passing score required
- Up to 2 attempts included
LEARNING OUTCOMES
What you’ll be able to do with PRENATAL clients.
Explain the major physiological changes of pregnancy and how they affect exercise programming
Apply the core-pelvic floor canister model to breathing and exercise programming
Choose safe positions and load progressions as the bump grows
Design first, second, and third-trimester programs guided by RPE and symptoms
Recognize which symptoms mean modify, stop, or refer out
Screen for contraindications and red flags at every prenatal session
Apply the 2024 international return-to-running consensus and its load-and-impact tasks to postpartum progression
Use trauma-informed, body-neutral language that builds trust and retention
Apply ethical marketing standards and professional scope of practice consistently
Apply the 8-step Bump Wellness Coaching System to any prenatal case
Complete real-world case studies and use professional intake, screening, and referral templates
Communicate clearly with a client’s OB-GYN and pelvic health team
WHO IS IT FOR
Built for certified fitness professionals
who want to do prenatal Fitness right.
You already hold a foundational certification and understand exercise science. This course adds the prenatal-specific layer most programs leave out.
Personal Trainers
NASM-CPT, CSCS, ACE-CPT or equivalent, already working with pregnant clients or ready to.
Group Fitness Instructors
Yoga, Pilates, and barre instructors who regularly have expecting clients in class.
Strength Coaches
Performance coaches whose female athletes become pregnant and want to keep lifting safely.
Allied Health Professionals
PTs, nurses, and clinicians who want a fitness-focused prenatal framework.
Running Coaches
Coaches guiding pregnant runners who need clear, individualized modification guidance.
Corrective Exercise Specialists
Movement-focused pros building corrective work around core and pelvic floor function.
"Train the client in front of you, not the protocol you memorized."
The Bump Wellness method is built on one standard: every programming decision should be guided by the client's current stage, symptoms, recovery capacity, and goals, rather than by a generic prenatal program applied uniformly. This course teaches you how to think, not just what to do.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
A reference you’ll return to long after the exam.
400+ Page Course Manual
Textbook-quality PDF with coaching applications, key terms, and review questions in every chapter.
16 Clinical Infographics & Flowcharts
Full-color, print-ready clinical decision tools including Symptom & Response Reference, Core-Pelvic Floor Canister diagram, Return-to-Running, Return-to-Impact, and more.
Professional Toolkit
12 applied case studies, the official CSEP Get Active Questionnaire for Pregnancy, prenatal and postpartum intake forms, 4 referral and communication templates, and 5 sample training splits.
276 Total Assessment Questions
Chapter reviews, toolkit questions, case study questions, and a 100-question final with applied scenarios. Answer keys included with quizzes.
Certificate of Completion
Certificate of completion, 1.9 NASM CEUs, and a free Bump Wellness Trainer Directory listing when you pass.
116 References
Full citation list with DOIs and source links, including ACOG, the 2019 and 2025 Canadian guidelines, CSEP, and Cochrane reviews.
PROFESSIONAL TOOLKIT
The tools you will actually use with real PRENATAL clients.
The Professional Toolkit is designed to go from course manual to real-world fitness practice. These are not generic templates; they are purpose-built for perinatal fitness professionals.
Applied Case Studies
12 real-world scenarios with clinical reasoning, action plans, coaching language examples, and teaching points.
Intake & Screening Templates
The official CSEP Get Active Questionnaire for Pregnancy (GAQ-P) and for Postpartum (GAQ-PP), plus five Bump Wellness templates: prenatal client intake, postpartum client intake, session check-in, symptom and response reference, and session note.
Professional Referral Templates
4 professional communication templates: a general referral note, a pelvic health physical therapy referral note, a request for exercise-relevant provider guidance, and a client authorization for communication after the referral.
Sample Training Splits
5 complete sample training programs demonstrating prenatal and postpartum strength, conditioning, exercise modification, progression, and return-to-impact programming.
Lifestyle, Recovery & Daily Movement
Daily movement and mechanics for what a client does between sessions, plus sleep and recovery guidance for the postpartum period.
Symptom and Response Reference
The ACOG warning signs for discontinuing exercise, set beside the coaching response each one calls for. Designed to be printed and kept at your desk.
Glossary of Perinatal Fitness Terms
Comprehensive A-to-Z glossary covering every key term in the course from ACOG to VTE. Includes clinical terms, scope-of-practice definitions, and coaching concepts.
Clinical
Infographics & Flowcharts
Full-color, print-ready clinical decision tools including the Core-Training Priorities, Prenatal Exercise Modifications, Breathing Relaxation and Position, Postpartum Warning Signs, Symptom & Response Reference, Core-Pelvic Floor Canister diagram, Return-to-Running, Return-to-Impact, ACOG Exercise-Discontinuation Signs, and more.
Toolkit Review Questions
10 applied scenario review questions with answer key designed to prepare you for the final examination's applied scenario section.
CLINICAL INFOGRAPHICS
SIXTEEN print-ready clinical
decision tools.
These are not decorative. They are the kind of reference tools experienced clinicians actually use, and they are included in your course manual.
The Bump Wellness Coaching System
Core-Pelvic Floor Canister Diagram
Pregnancy Physiology into Coaching Decisions
Prenatal Exercise Modification
Return-to-Impact Roadmap
ACOG Exercise-Discontinuation Signs
Return to Running Flowchart
Return to Running Readiness Checklist
And More...
FINAL EXAMINATION
An exam that tests judgment,
not just memory.
The exam includes both recall items drawn from chapter content and applied scenario items that test your ability to apply the Bump Wellness Coaching System to realistic client situations.
100 Multiple-Choice Questions
A mix of recall items and applied scenario questions that require synthesis across chapters.
Open-Book Format
Students may use the course manual during the exam. Applied scenario items require judgment beyond a simple lookup.
80% Passing Score Required
Industry-standard passing threshold. Up to two attempts are included with enrollment.
Estimated 1 Hour
The exam is designed to take approximately 60 minutes for a student who has reviewed the material.
Certificate Issued Upon Passing
Certificate of completion issued after passing. 1.9 CEUs approved by NASM/AFAA.
Plus 176 Additional Assessment Questions
- 10 review questions at the end of each of the 13 chapters
- 10 toolkit review questions
- 36 case study review questions
- All quiz answer keys included in the manual
- Applied scenario items test real-world decision-making
- Chapter questions map directly to learning objectives
- The best exam prep is the case studies in the toolkit
SCOPE OF PRACTICE
Know exactly what you can and cannot do.
✓ After completing this course, you MAY:
- Design and coach prenatal exercise programs
- Modify exercise based on stage, symptoms, and recovery
- Use intake forms, screening questions, and readiness check-ins
- Monitor intensity using RPE, talk test, and symptom feedback
- Teach breathing and movement strategies
- Recognize warning signs that require stopping or referral
- Refer clients to medical providers and pelvic floor PTs when appropriate
- Communicate professionally with a client’s care team
✕ This course does NOT qualify you to:
- Diagnose diastasis recti, prolapse, pelvic floor dysfunction, or any medical condition
- Perform internal pelvic floor assessments
- Provide medical clearance for exercise
- Prescribe individualized nutrition plans for pregnancy complications
- Manage gestational diabetes medically
- Provide lactation care or manage milk supply
- Diagnose or treat postpartum depression, anxiety, or any mental health condition
- Guarantee birth outcomes or return-to-running timelines
YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Developed by a practitioner
with 25+ years in the field.
Jason Keigher
NSCA-CSCS · NASM-CPT, CES, PES, WFS · ACE-CPT, GFI · DONA-Trained Birth Doula
Jason Keigher is a certified strength and conditioning specialist, a prenatal and postpartum personal trainer, and a DONA-trained birth doula with more than 25 years of experience in the fitness industry. He is the founder of Bump Wellness®,
an early dedicated prenatal personal training practice established in New York City in 2003 and now serving the Coachella Valley.
Jason began his career at Equinox and Reebok Sports Club/NY before relocating to California, where he expanded his experience working with medically complex clients at Eisenhower Health in Rancho Mirage. His prenatal and postpartum education includes the Tupler Technique®, Bella Bellies®, Momilates®, Stroller Moves®, and Oh Baby! Fitness. He has completed DONA birth doula training through Birthing Gently in Boston and Bini Birth in Sherman Oaks.
This course represents his complete fitness and coaching framework, built over 25 years of working directly with pregnant and postpartum clients and developed in collaboration with OB-GYNs, pelvic floor physical therapists, and perinatal mental health professionals.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW.
Is this course an accredited prenatal fitness certification?
It is a continuing education certification approved by both NASM and AFAA for 1.9 CEUs, so it counts toward your recertification. It is one of the most thorough prenatal courses available, but it is continuing education rather than a primary certification. You should already hold a foundational credential such as NASM-CPT, CSCS, or ACE-CPT.
How long does the course take to complete?
It’s roughly 19 hours of self-paced content. Most trainers read over two to three weeks, then sit the open-book exam. There’s no time limit and no expiration.
What format is this course, and is there a video component?
This course is a professionally designed PDF that you can download instantly: 400+ pages, 16 full-color infographics, an eight-appendix toolkit, and an exam. There's no video or online learning component; you can read, highlight, and revisit any section at your own pace.
What do I need to have before taking this course?
This course is designed for fitness professionals who already hold a foundational certification, such as NASM-CPT, NSCA-CSCS, ACE-CPT, or an equivalent. A basic understanding of exercise science, anatomy, and resistance training programming is assumed. The course builds on that foundation with perinatal-specific clinical knowledge.
How does the exam work?
The final examination is 100 multiple-choice questions. It is open-book; you may use your course manual while completing it. A score of 80% or higher is required to pass. You have up to two attempts. Once you pass, your certificate of completion will be issued.
What makes this course different from other prenatal fitness courses?
Several things. First, the clinical depth of this course covers everything from the core-pelvic floor canister to criteria-based return-to-running to trauma-informed coaching to ethical marketing, grounded in 116 references with DOIs and source links. Second, the professional toolkit includes the official CSEP Get Active Questionnaires for pregnancy and the postpartum alongside purpose-built intake forms, referral templates, case studies, and clinical decision tools designed for real-world practice. Third, the textbook-quality production runs 498 pages, includes 16 professional clinical infographics, features a full-color design, and comes with a complete reference manual you will use long after the exam. And fourth, scope of practice: every chapter ends with a scope-of-practice reminder. You will always know exactly what you can and cannot do.
What's your refund policy?
There’s a 30-day satisfaction guarantee. If you’re not satisfied within 30 days and haven’t yet submitted the final exam, you get a full refund.
Do I get access to updates?
Yes. Your purchase includes lifetime access to the course. If significant updates are made to the course content, guidelines, editions, or clinical content, enrolled students can request access to the updated materials.
Do I really get listed in the trainer directory?
Yes. Every trainer who passes earns a free listing in the Bump Wellness Trainer Directory, where expecting and new parents search for qualified help in their area.
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30-Day Satisfaction Guarantee
If you are not completely satisfied with the Bump Wellness Integrated Perinatal Fitness Specialist course within 30 days of purchase and have not yet submitted your final examination, we will refund your purchase in full. No questions asked.
Bump Wellness is recognized by the National Academy of Sports Medicine as an Approved Continuing Education Provider
Bump Wellness is recognized by the Athletics and Fitness Association of America as an Approved Continuing Education Provider
BUMP WELLNESS PRENATAL & POSTNATAL FITNESS
SAFE, EFFECTIVE PERSONAL TRAINING
FOR YOUR PRENATAL & POSTPARTUM JOURNEY
Exercising during pregnancy and regaining strength afterward requires more than a generic workout plan—it calls for evidence-based guidance that adapts to your changing body. Bump Wellness personal training programs are developed by certified prenatal and postpartum trainers who adhere to ACOG (American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists) guidelines and, when appropriate, coordinate with your OB-GYN. Whether you want to stay active while expecting, build stamina for labor, or address diastasis recti after birth, every session is tailored to your stage, energy, and comfort level.
Your Journey, Our Expertise
Our personal training focuses on deep core and pelvic floor health, functional movement, and appropriate progressions. Many clients begin with trimester-specific strength and mobility exercises before transitioning to an effective postpartum plan that can start as soon as six weeks after delivery. Others begin later when they feel ready, concentrating on improving posture, restoring balance, and rebuilding core strength.
Our Services
- Progressive prenatal training that evolves throughout your pregnancy
- Postnatal personal training beginning as early as six weeks (with medical clearance)
- Baby-friendly small-group sessions for new moms
- Breathing techniques and relaxation strategies for labor preparation
- Specialized diastasis recti and pelvic-floor rehabilitation
- Flexible training options: In-home, outdoor, or virtual Zoom training, wherever you are located
Choose Bump Wellness
Bump Wellness distinguishes itself with an evidence-based and collaborative approach. Our certified prenatal fitness specialists adjust workouts to address common pregnancy discomforts, prioritize pelvic floor health, and carefully monitor intensity, allowing you to exercise confidently and safely.
Schedule Your Complimentary Consultation
Begin your journey toward a healthier pregnancy and a smoother postpartum recovery. Schedule your free consultation and let our pre- and postnatal fitness specialists support you throughout this transformative time.
Phone 760-537-3737
Email info@bumpwellness.com