Prenatal Bodywork Certification Course (4 hrs)
Prenatal Bodywork and Doula Tips
4 Hours CE/CPD | Online Course with Jennie Bingham
Pregnancy is a time of profound physical, emotional, and hormonal change. For therapists, doulas, and healthcare professionals, understanding how to support the pregnant client safely and sensitively can make a meaningful difference.
Prenatal Bodywork and Doula Tips provides practical guidance in prenatal bodywork, client positioning, supportive touch, and doula-informed care to help practitioners work confidently and appropriately with expectant mothers.
Presented by experienced doula and massage therapist Jennie Bingham, this course explores the changing needs of pregnant clients and how bodywork may be adapted to support comfort, relaxation, reassurance, and overall wellbeing throughout pregnancy.
Course Overview
Across this 4-hour CE/CPD course, participants will explore practical prenatal bodywork techniques, supportive positioning strategies, common pregnancy-related discomforts, and professional considerations when working with expectant mothers.
The course combines hands-on demonstrations, doula-informed guidance, and practical clinical insights to help practitioners develop greater confidence in supporting pregnant clients safely and compassionately.
Participants will gain a stronger understanding of how communication, positioning, touch, reassurance, and professional awareness can contribute to a more positive experience for clients during pregnancy.
Supported by video instruction, a fully illustrated course workbook, lesson quizzes, online examination, certificate of completion, and lifetime access, this course provides a structured learning experience for professionals working with pregnant clients.
What You Will Learn
| Topic | Focus |
|---|---|
| Prenatal Bodywork Skills | Learning hands-on techniques adapted to the comfort, safety, and changing needs of pregnant clients |
| Positioning & Comfort | Understanding positioning, bolstering, and communication strategies that help clients feel supported and secure |
| Common Pregnancy Discomforts | Exploring supportive approaches for physical discomforts commonly experienced during pregnancy |
| Doula-Informed Care | Applying practical insights gained from supporting expectant mothers before, during, and around birth |
| Emotional Support & Trust | Developing awareness of the reassurance, sensitivity, and trust needed when working with pregnant clients |
| Safe Practice Awareness | Strengthening understanding of professional boundaries, referral awareness, and client-centred prenatal care |
Course Content
The course combines prenatal bodywork education, practical demonstrations, positioning strategies, doula-informed guidance, communication skills, and safe-practice principles to help practitioners support pregnant clients effectively and confidently.
| Module | Focus |
|---|---|
| Understanding Pregnancy Changes | Physical, emotional, and hormonal changes that influence bodywork considerations during pregnancy |
| Prenatal Bodywork Techniques | Hands-on approaches adapted for comfort, safety, and client wellbeing |
| Positioning & Client Comfort | Bolstering, positioning, communication, and practical comfort considerations |
| Common Pregnancy Discomforts | Recognising common concerns and appropriate supportive bodywork responses |
| Doula-Informed Care & Professional Practice | Supporting expectant mothers through communication, reassurance, professional awareness, and compassionate care |
Who This Course Is For
This course is suitable for rehabilitation professionals, massage therapists, manual therapists, chiropractors, physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, nurses, occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, athletic trainers, exercise professionals, fitness professionals, doulas, and others involved in supporting expectant mothers.
Expectant mothers may also find the course valuable for understanding supportive bodywork principles, comfort strategies, and doula-informed approaches to relaxation and wellbeing during pregnancy.
About Jennie Bingham
Jennie Bingham is an experienced doula and massage therapist with a practical, compassionate approach to supporting women during pregnancy and around birth.
Through her work with expectant mothers, Jennie has developed extensive experience helping clients navigate the physical and emotional changes that accompany pregnancy while promoting comfort, reassurance, and confidence.
In this course, she shares hands-on prenatal bodywork techniques, professional insights, and doula-informed guidance designed to help practitioners support pregnant clients with greater sensitivity, confidence, and care.
Included With This Course
| Included | Details |
|---|---|
| Video Instruction | Two hours of practical video instruction and demonstrations presented by Jennie Bingham |
| Fully Illustrated Course Workbook | Supporting workbook covering prenatal bodywork principles, positioning, comfort, and professional considerations |
| Companion Course | Additional structured learning designed to reinforce key concepts and clinical reasoning |
| Lesson Quizzes | Knowledge checks designed to reinforce learning throughout the course |
| Online Exam | Assessment included for course completion |
| Certificate | 4 Hours CE/CPD following successful completion |
| Lifetime Access | Study at your own pace and revisit the material whenever required |
| Subtitles | English, French, German, and Spanish subtitles included |
CE Finder
This course has been approved for continuing education by numerous professional boards and associations worldwide. Scroll sideways to find your board or association.
Approvals Listed: 64
CE Broker Provider: #20-1290710
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Approval requirements can change. Please confirm acceptance with your own board, association, employer, or regulatory authority before registration.
Prenatal Bodywork and Doula Tips
Professional Reviews & Feedback
The reviews below represent feedback provided by students and practitioners through Trustpilot, Google Reviews, and Judge.me.
“Jennie Bingham presents prenatal bodywork with warmth, clarity, and strong practical awareness.”
“The positioning guidance was extremely helpful. I feel much more confident adapting sessions for pregnant clients.”
“A thoughtful course that balances massage technique, comfort, safety, and the realities of working with expectant mothers.”
“Jennie’s doula perspective adds a valuable layer that goes beyond standard prenatal massage training.”
“The demonstrations were clear and reassuring. I appreciated the careful attention to client comfort and communication.”
“This course helped me better understand how to support clients physically and emotionally during pregnancy.”
“The practical tips around bolstering, side-lying work, and session flow were immediately useful.”
“A calm, professional course with sensible safety reminders and excellent real-world advice.”
“I found the doula tips especially helpful for understanding how to communicate with more confidence and sensitivity.”
“The course made prenatal bodywork feel approachable while still respecting the need for caution and good judgment.”
“Jennie’s teaching style is gentle and practical. The techniques are easy to adapt for different stages of pregnancy.”
“I appreciated the focus on consent, comfort, positioning, and listening to the client throughout the session.”
“The material helped me feel more prepared to work safely with pregnant clients in a massage setting.”
“A useful and compassionate course. The demonstrations showed exactly how small adjustments can improve the client experience.”
“The course gave me practical language for intake, comfort checks, and explaining treatment choices.”
“Jennie explains prenatal considerations clearly without making the material feel intimidating.”
“The bodywork demonstrations were thoughtful and respectful. I will be using several of these approaches in practice.”
“The course helped connect hands-on technique with the broader support role practitioners can provide during pregnancy.”
“A well-presented course with a strong emphasis on client-centred care and practical prenatal massage skills.”
“The combination of massage instruction and doula-informed guidance made this course especially valuable.”
