Pre- & Postnatal Trainer
Pilates based – Fascia focused – Scientifically grounded
Become an expert in movement during and after pregnancy
Would you like to support women through pregnancy and postnatal recovery with skill, care and confidence?
The Pre- & Postnatal Trainer program at Pilates Bern brings together current research, practical training, personal guidance and a clear fascia-focused approach.
It is designed for trainers, physiotherapists, midwives and other professionals working in movement and bodywork.
Why this Training?
Pilates based and Fascia focused
Understand how the pelvic floor and core work together as a functional, interconnected myofascial system, and learn how to train them.
Practical and immediately applicable
Clear structures, tried-and-tested concepts and real-life case studies you can apply in your own work.
Scientifically grounded
Current research on pregnancy, postnatal recovery and rectus diastasis.
Flexible and modern
Attend in person in Bern, live online via Zoom or on demand. The Practice & Coaching Day and Final Exam are available live online or in person.
Pre- & Postnatal Trainer – Training in English
Our English-language Pre- & Postnatal Trainer programme combines live seminars, on-demand learning and personal coaching.
Experiences that move
«The Pre- & Postnatal Trainer course was a valuable and inspiring experience. Bea has created something truly special and shares her knowledge with incredible passion. As a midwife, I was able to deepen my expertise thanks to the practical insights, the well-structured course materials and the two case studies. Today, I can support women during pregnancy and in the postpartum period in a much more personalised and needs-based way. One defining moment for me was my conversation with Bea after the first training weekend. Back then, I doubted whether I would ever feel confident enough to run group classes or personal training sessions. Bea encouraged me and showed me how much potential I had. The practical approach of the course, the group exercises and the observation sessions helped me to make quick progress. I now run a pregnancy class and a postnatal class every week – and I truly enjoy it! Thank you for this enriching training and your inspiring guidance.»
— Thea, midwife
«I found the Pre- & Postnatal Trainer course to be a comprehensive, insightful and practice-based training. The first module, Functional Core, with its in-depth explanations of fascial connections, was particularly valuable for me as a physiotherapist. The entire course offers deep insight into the role of fascia in the body and how this knowledge can be applied not only in the context of Pre- & Postnatal Pilates, but also in therapy for patients – both women and men – with back pain, pelvic floor issues and general pelvic instability. The case studies, in particular, highlighted for me just how important postnatal recovery is. I believe this area deserves far more attention and time in the future, and that we as women should support and empower each other in this journey. With this course, Bea has set an essential and foundational change in motion – to enhance women’s body awareness, self-perception and autonomy. I wholeheartedly recommend this training to any physiotherapist, movement therapist or midwife.»
— Sabrina, MSc in Sports Physiotherapy
«This year, I was able to attend all of Bea’s seminars to become a Pre- & Postnatal Trainer – and I was absolutely thrilled. The sessions were engaging, and Bea’s passion for the topic is truly infectious. Even via Zoom, it was clear how deeply Bea cares about Pilates, pregnancy and postnatal recovery. She has a fantastic way of sharing her knowledge, and even the final exam was carried out professionally and in a very supportive setting. I’m excited to soon offer Pre- & Postnatal classes at our physiotherapy clinic – and I’ve already been able to use Bea’s exercises to benefit our ‘regular’ patients too.
I can highly recommend this training.»
— Inga, qualified physiotherapist
Further insights into fascia, pregnancy & postpartum recovery
Understanding the body during pregnancy and postpartum goes beyond exercises.
It requires a deeper awareness of how tissues adapt, connect and respond over time.
These articles offer additional insights into the role of fascia and myofascial movement in this transformative phase.
Fascia in postpartum recovery
Supporting the postnatal body through myofascial movement
March 2026 I Bea Eggimann
The human body is a miracle. It creates new life and continuously adapts to support it. Especially during pregnancy and postpartum recovery, our fascia performs something truly remarkable. The topic of fascia and its influence on our vitality, resilience, and sense of being at home in the body has fascinated and inspired me for many years. Many women searching for postpartum recovery exercises, support for diastasis recti, or ways to reconnect with their core after pregnancy begin to discover the important role fascia plays in recovery and resilience.
If my previous blog “Fascinating Fascia in Pregnancy” sparked your curiosity and offered some foundational insights, I would love to share a glimpse into myofascial movement in postpartum recovery. Read more...
Fascinating fascia during pregnancy
March 2026 I Bea Eggimann
Becoming pregnant, pregnancy itself, childbirth, postnatal recovery, and the journey of becoming and being a mother - this is a unique time full of change, transformation, and adaptability on many levels.
In this blog, we will explore the fascinating role that fascia plays in this process. Read more...
