The following training courses are available. All Pushy Mothers® Training courses are accredited by The Royal College of Midwives.

To request an application form or find out more contact rachel@pushymothers.com

Courses

3-day Pushy Mothers® Instructor Training

For: Qualified exercise teachers who wish to become Pushy Instructors.

Content: Day one examines the key anatomical and physiological changes of pregnancy, delivery and the early postnatal period and their implications for exercise.  Predominantly theoretical it includes an in-depth practical workshop on postnatal abdominal recovery. Days 2-3 look in detail at the implications of pregnancy and delivery on a buggy workout and includes relevant up-to-date research and information. A mixture of theoretical and outdoor practical sessions, this course equips the instructor with the additional skills to teach a safe, specific and effective buggy workout whilst demonstrating the highest standard of safety and professionalism.

2-day Pushy Mothers® Instructor Training

For: Postnatal qualified exercise teachers who wish to become Pushy Instructors.

Content: As days 2-3 above.

2-day Exercise for Health Professionals

For: Health professionals working with pregnant and/or postnatal women. No exercise knowledge or experience assumed.

Content: This two-day course looks at the key structural changes occurring during pregnancy and the postnatal period and their implications for postural alignment and exercise. It equips the health professional with the knowledge and confidence to teach selected exercises for pregnant and postnatal women and gives practical exercise advice.