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What is a Pregnancy Fitness Educator?

A Pregnancy Fitness Educator is a person who works with the pregnant woman in the ante-natal as well as the post-natal period. They are trained in the relevant exercises for a safe, healthy and comfortable pregnancy as well as in key nutrition aspects.

The following is a general description of what you might expect from a CAPPA certified Pregnancy Fitness Educator. Ideally a pregnant woman can begin her exercise regime as soon as she gets the go ahead from her doctor. She can then enroll with a Pregnancy Fitness Educator who will guide her through nutrition issues and provide guidelines for a healthy pregnancy. The trainer will also guide the mother through safe exercises for pregnancy and birth depending on the fitness level of the mother. Breathing exercises for birth are also practiced in the sessions that a Pregnancy Fitness Educator conducts. In the post natal period, a fitness educator can help the mother regain her pre-pregnancy tone and shape with the help of nutrition planning and safe exercises.

What Does a Pregnancy Fitness Educator Do?

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Traditional Certification

This program is for students who choose to take the In-person training in Mumbai or Gurgaon or the Live Online training.

Course Fee: Rs.40000/- (Includes – One year CAPPA International Membership, Certification Packet, Manual, Access to Online Modules & Mentor Fee. It does not include the cost of the reading books.)

  • You have a maximum of 2 years to complete all course requirements. You may finish earlier as well. There is no minimum time limit.
  • Be a member of CAPPA. All CAPPA certified professionals are required to maintain continuous membership. A lapse in your CAPPA membership will result in a $50.00 reinstatement fee and all overdue membership dues must be paid. CAPPA certified professionals who let their membership lapse more than 120 days must pay a $100.00 reinstatement fee plus all past due membership dues.
  • Read required books from the required reading list.
  • View the Exercise video provided with your package.
  • Complete the study guide.
  • Attend the training program in person.
  • Attend a nutrition counseling session. Proof of attendance is required. Include a detailed outline of what was taught and a summary of what you learned.
  • Attend a local breastfeeding class. Proof of attendance is required. Include a detailed outline of what was taught and a summary of what you learned.
  • Attend a Labor preparation class. Proof of attendance is required. Include a detailed outline of what was taught and a summary of what you learned.
  • Write essays of not less than 1500 words on two topics assigned to you during the training program.
  • Complete 20 hours of ‘On the Job’ under supervision. This can be completed at our centre or as prior approved volunteer work with an OB/GYN.
  • Submit two letters of recommendation, one from a professional in the Birth field and the other can be from a past employer / teacher /Fitness professional.
  • Complete and submit all the assignments included in your Pregnancy Fitness Educator Manual. An 85% passing grade is required.

Note: All material except the books from the reading list are included in the course fees. All trainings including attendance at required classes is also included.

Online Certification

Course Fee: Rs.40000/- (Includes – One year CAPPA International Membership, Certification Packet, Manual, Access to Online Modules & Mentor Fee. It does not include the cost of the reading books.)

  • You have a maximum of 2 years to complete all course requirements. You may finish earlier as well. There is no minimum time limit.
  • Be a member of CAPPA. All CAPPA certified professionals are required to maintain continuous membership. A lapse in your CAPPA membership will result in a $50.00 reinstatement fee and all overdue membership dues must be paid. CAPPA certified professionals who let their membership lapse more than 120 days must pay a $100.00 reinstatement fee plus all past due membership dues.
  • Read required books from the required reading list.
  • View the Exercise video provided with your package.
  • Complete the study guide.
  • Complete the Online training module which has been provided to you at the time of registration.
  • Attend a nutrition counseling session. Proof of attendance is required. Include a detailed outline of what was taught and a summary of what you learned.
  • Attend a local breastfeeding class. Proof of attendance is required. Include a detailed outline of what was taught and a summary of what you learned.
  • Attend a Labor preparation class. Proof of attendance is required. Include a detailed outline of what was taught and a summary of what you learned.
  • Write essays of not less than 1500 words on two topics assigned to you during the training program.
  • Teach a fitness class to a group of pregnant moms under supervision. Submit review from supervisor (OB/Gyn, Child Birth Educator, Labor Doula) and the moms participating in the class.
  • Submit two letters of recommendation from professionals working in the Birth field – OB/Gyn, Child Birth Educator, Labor Doula etc.
  • Complete and submit all the assignments included in your Pregnancy Fitness Educator Manual. An 85% passing grade is required.

Note: All material except the books from the reading list are included in the course fees. All trainings including attendance at required classes is also included.

Program Director


Sonali Shivlani
Pregnancy Fitness Educator

Accelerated Certification

This course is designed for students who are: an Obstetrician, Physiotherapist, Nutritionist, Pre-natal Yoga teacher, CAPPA Childbirth Educator with at least 1 year clinical experience in the Ob/Gyn field; CAPPA members may apply for the Accelerated Course by sending proof of qualifications to cappaindia@gmail.com after filling the enrolment form.

Course Fee: Rs.32000/- plus CAPPA International Membership. Course fee includes Certification packet, Manual, Pregnancy Fitness Educator Training (Physical In-person/Live Online/Pre-recorded), Mentor Fees, Examination Fees and Certification processing fees. It does not include the cost of the reading books.

  • You have a maximum of 2 years to complete all course requirements. You may finish earlier as well. There is no minimum time limit.
  • Be a member of CAPPA. All CAPPA certified professionals are required to maintain continuous membership. A lapse in your CAPPA membership will result in a $50.00 reinstatement fee and all overdue membership dues must be paid. CAPPA certified professionals who let their membership lapse more than 120 days must pay a $100.00 reinstatement fee plus all past due membership dues.
  • Read required books from the required reading list.
  • View the Exercise video provided with your package.
  • Complete the study guide.
  • Attend the training program in person.
  • Attend a nutrition counseling session. Proof of attendance is required. Include a detailed outline of what was taught and a summary of what you learned.
  • Attend a local breastfeeding class. Proof of attendance is required. Include a detailed outline of what was taught and a summary of what you learned.
  • Attend a Labor preparation class. Proof of attendance is required. Include a detailed outline of what was taught and a summary of what you learned.
  • Write essays of not less than 1500 words on two topics assigned to you during the training program.
  • Complete 20 hours of ‘On the Job’ under supervision. This can be completed at our centre or as prior approved volunteer work with an OB/GYN.
  • Submit two letters of recommendation, one from a professional in the Birth field and the other can be from a past employer / teacher /Fitness professional.
  • Complete and submit all the assignments included in your Pregnancy Fitness Educator Manual. An 85% passing grade is required.

Note: All material except the books from the reading list are included in the course fees. All trainings including attendance at required classes is also included.