Prenatal Bodywork Certification Course (4 hrs)
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 | Downloadable 4 Hours CE/CPD certificate following successful completion |
| Lifetime Access | Study at your own pace and revisit the material whenever required |
| Subtitles | English, French, German, and Spanish subtitles included |