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“Kept Me Consistent Through the Third Trimester” - Courtney L.
$198 $99
One-time payment. Lifetime access.
- 1.9 CEUs satisfy nearly your full NASM/AFAA 2-year recertification
- 400+ page textbook-quality PDF course manual
- 16 professional clinical infographics & flowcharts
- 13 chapters with review questions & answer keys
- Professional Toolkit - 8 complete appendices
- 100-question final examination
- Listing in the Bump Wellness Trainer Directory
- Certificate of completion
XXXX & XXXX APPROVED CEC COURSE
The Integrated
Perinatal Fitness
The Bump Wellness® Integrated Perinatal Fitness Specialist is an NASM-approved 1.9 CEU evidence-informed continuing education course that gives you the knowledge, practical tools, and professional framework to work safely with clients across the full perinatal continuum.
Specialist Course
1.9
NASM CEUs
6
SECTIONS
13
CHAPTERS
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 THIS COURSE
The course the fitness industry
has been missing.
Most fitness professionals are underprepared for the most significant physical transition their clients will ever experience. The Bump Wellness course changes that.
1
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.
2
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.
1
Evidence-informed, not fear-based
Grounded in ACOG Committee Opinion 804 (2020), the 2019 Canadian prenatal and 2025 Canadian postpartum physical activity guidelines, and the 2024 international return-to-running consensus. 116 references with DOIs and source links.
2
Scope-clear from the first page
Every chapter ends with a scope-of-practice reminder. You will always know what you can coach, what requires modification, and when to refer.
3
Built for real-world practice
Case studies, intake forms, referral templates, clinical red flag tables, and sample training splits. This is a reference manual you will return to after the exam.
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One course. Nearly your full recertification.
At 1.9 CEUs, this course provides nearly the full 2.0 CEUs required for NASM/AFAA recertification. The remaining requirement is CPR/AED.
"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.
COURSE CONTENTS
13 chapters. 6 SECTIONS. 12 CASE STUDIES.
The complete perinatal picture.
A progressive curriculum that builds from physiology foundations to advanced postpartum programming, professional coaching systems, and applied practice.
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: Maintaining Capacity and 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
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
Explain the major physiological changes of pregnancy and how they affect exercise programming
Describe the core-pelvic floor canister model and apply it to breathing, trunk loading, and exercise coaching
Apply safety guidelines and contraindication awareness to every prenatal and postpartum session
Design trimester-specific exercise programs guided by RPE, symptoms, and recovery
Distinguish medical follow-up from exercise readiness and apply criteria-informed postpartum progression
Recognize symptoms requiring modification, referral, or stopping exercise and respond appropriately
Apply the 2024 international return-to-running consensus and its load-and-impact tasks to postpartum progression.
Use trauma-informed, consent-based, and body-neutral coaching language
Apply ethical marketing standards and professional scope of practice consistently
Use the 8-step Bump Wellness Coaching System across every perinatal session
Complete real-world case studies and use professional intake, screening, and referral templates
Build and maintain a professional perinatal referral network
WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR
Built for certified fitness professionals
who want to do this right.
This course is designed for professionals who already have a foundational education in exercise science and want to expand into one of the fastest-growing and most underserved client populations in fitness.
Personal Trainers
NASM-CPT, NSCA-CSCS, ACE-CPT, or equivalent. Already working with or planning to work with perinatal clients.
Group Fitness Instructors
Yoga, Pilates, barre, and fitness instructors who regularly have pregnant and postpartum clients in class.
Strength Coaches
CSCS, NSCA, and performance-focused coaches whose female athletes become pregnant and postpartum.
Allied Health Professionals
Physical therapists, nurses, and healthcare professionals seeking a fitness-focused perinatal training framework.
Running Coaches
Coaches working with pregnant and postpartum runners who need criteria-informed return-to-running guidance.
Corrective Exercise Specialists
Professionals who assess movement and design corrective programs, including work involving core function and postnatal exercise.
"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
Everything you need.
Nothing you don't.
400+ Page Course Manual
A textbook-quality, professionally designed PDF manual you can use as a reference long after the exam is done. Every chapter includes coaching application notes, key terms, and review questions.
16 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 Red Flags, Mental Health Referral Urgency, and more.
Professional Toolkit
12 applied case studies with clinical reasoning, the official CSEP screening questionnaires plus 5 intake templates, 4 referral and communication templates, 5 sample training splits, a lifestyle and recovery appendix, an ACOG-based symptom and response reference, and a comprehensive glossary.
276 Total Assessment Questions
10 chapter review questions per chapter, 10 toolkit review questions, 36 case study review questions, and a 100-question final examination with applied scenario items. Quiz answer keys included.
Certificate of Completion
Certificate of completion issued upon passing the final examination with a score of 80% or higher. NASM and AFAA approved for 1.9 CEU's
116 References
Research papers, professional guidelines, consensus statements, and clinical resources supporting the course content.
PROFESSIONAL TOOLKIT
The tools you will actually use with real 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 coaching decisions, 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
Practical coaching for the parent hinge, feeding and pumping posture, car seat mechanics, getting out of bed postpartum, skin and stretch mark education, and daily movement strategies.
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, 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 Many 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 and postpartum 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
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Use the CSEP Get Active Questionnaire for Pregnancy and Postpartum as part of pre-participation screening - Recognize warning signs requiring stopping or modification
- 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, prenatal and postpartum personal trainer, and DONA-trained birth doula with more than 25 years of fitness industry experience. 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 broadened 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 approved by NASM or AFAA?
YES. The Bump Wellness Integrated Perinatal Fitness Specialist is approved by both NASM and AFAA. It is worth 1.9 CEUs. Nearly the full NASM 2-year recertification requirement of 2.0 CEUs. The only remaining requirement after this course is your CPR/AED.
How long does the course take to complete?
The course is estimated at 19 hours of instructional content. It is self-study, so you complete it entirely at your own pace. Most students complete the reading over 2-3 weeks and then sit for the exam. There is no time limit or expiration date.
What format is the course?
This is a home study course delivered as a professionally designed PDF manual. It includes 400+ pages of course content, 16 full-color clinical infographics, a complete professional toolkit, and a 100-question final examination. There is no video component; the course is text- and visually based, which means you can read at your own pace, highlight, take notes, and return to any section at any time.
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.
Will this course qualify me to train pregnant clients without any other training?
This course provides comprehensive continuing education for fitness professionals. It is one of the most thorough perinatal fitness courses available. However, it is a continuing education course, not a primary certification. You should hold a foundational fitness certification and maintain your scope of practice at all times. The course is explicit about what fitness professionals may and may not do with perinatal clients.
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, clarity of scope: every chapter ends with a scope-of-practice reminder. You will always know exactly what you can and cannot,
What's your refund policy?
We offer a 30-day satisfaction guarantee. If you are not satisfied with the course within 30 days of purchase and have not yet submitted your final examination, contact us at BumpWellness.com for 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 will have access to the updated materials upon request.
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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