About
Growing a baby and giving birth is one of the most important, most life changing, and most challenging experiences there is in life. But now that it’s over, is there a nagging voice at the back of your mind telling you to get your body back to normal? Maybe your world has been turned upside down, maybe you’re helplessly in love with your newborn and can’t think straight, or maybe you’re overwhelmed and just don’t know how to focus on post-baby weight loss.
At times like this, you could do with lots of support. This course is packed with helpful advice and knowledge on all aspects of nurturing you and your body back to equilibrium. From toning your tummy and sneaking in workout hours with a newborn, to sensible post-birth eating and taking time for you, this course will give you the basics on what changes you can make to get both your body and your mind feeling back to normal.
Requirements
International Open Academy courses are designed for anyone with an interest in learning. No formal qualifications are required to study with us. Our courses are suitable if you want to learn new skills, start a new career, or if you’re already working in a particular industry and wish to upgrade your talents and enhance your resume.
Lessons
Module 1: Well Done Mom!
- Realize what you’ve achieved
- Why is post birth exercise important?
- Reasons to be gentle
- Understand internal muscles
Module 2: Walk Before You Run
- Before you start
- Pace yourself
- Exercises to avoid
- Caring for a C section tummy
Module 3: Regain A Strong Foundation
- 5 best stretches for new Moms
- Sneaky exercises while baby naps
- If this happens, stop or slow down!
- Posture and back pain
Module 4: Let’s Get Working!
- Uterine muscle
- Pelvic floor muscles
- Tone your tummy
- General toning
Module 5: Mom-friendly Exercise
- Mom & baby exercise
- Walking
- Swimming
- Yoga
- Pilates
- Low impact aerobics
- Post natal exercise classes
Module 6: I Want My Beauty Back!
- Stretch marks
- Scar tissue
- Regain clear, glowing skin
- Restore lustrous hair and strong nails
Module 7: Sensible Post Birth Eating
- When should I start?
- Helpful regime tips
- Pitfalls to avoid
- Helpful supplements
Module 8: Shaping Up For Good
- Losing extra weight gain
- Gaining lost pounds
- Losing weight action plan
- Pack your diet with these
Module 9: Diet Makeover
- Tackling the enemies – sugar, bad carbs, bad fats
- Beware of weight loss supplements
- Can I diet while breastfeeding?
Module 10: Time For You
- Baby blues and post natal depression
- Getting a good night's sleep
- Resuming sex
Module 11: Thinking Of Another? Or Not?
- Preparing for a second baby
- Avoiding another pregnancy
- Experienced Moms top tips
Career
Who is this course for?
This course isn't just for new mommies! Of course, they are who this course is specifically designed for, but if a loved one has recently given birth, the best thing you can do is be supportive. Take this course and help your favorite new mom through this transition period.
No matter if you're a first-time new mom, a mother of 12, or a supportive spouse, you can benefit from learning about the foods that can help, those that hurt, and exercises specifically built to help new moms feel like they're getting their body to where they'd like it to be.
We want to help during this joyful and stressful time!
Career path
After completing this course, you could:
- Consult with new moms, helping them get information that's relevant to them, support that they need, and a community that will help
- Use the information yourself, making sure you're treating yourself as kindly as you're treating your new bundle of joy
- Explore a career in helping new moms
Certification
You will be required to complete each lesson in full, and answer exams at the end of each course module. If your pass rate exceeds 55% on each exam then you are eligible to access a certificate of achievement or other accreditation options to recognize your achievement.
Most of our courses will earn you credits through Continuing Education (CE) / Continuing Professional Development (CPD). CE/CPD points are accepted and recognized by professional member bodies and academic institutions across the US and internationally.
All courses are accredited by the International Council for Online Educational Standards (www.icoes.org) and the The International Association of Private Career Colleges (www.iapcc.org). When successfully completing a course, students can choose to purchase an ICOES certificate that recognizes the achievement, from this third-party institution.
Creator
Matthew Kimmel
Expertise: Education, Business, Job Training, Personal Health
Matt Kimmel is a professional educator and writer who specializes in writing about education, travel, personal health, business, and job training. As an English teacher, Matt enjoys introducing new material to his students, making it entertaining and accessible to all. It is this love of connecting with people that makes his writing unique and effective. His experiences with his students has prepared him to adjust his instruction to engage students of all age-levels, skill-levels, and levels of English language acquisition. Matt brings all of these experiences to his writing to give it richness, depth, and authenticity.
Postnatal Diet & Exercise 
9013 Students. ICOES Accredited. IAPCC and CPD Certified.
9013 Students.
ICOES Accredited.
IAPCC and CPD Certified.
About
Growing a baby and giving birth is one of the most important, most life changing, and most challenging experiences there is in life. But now that it’s over, is there a nagging voice at the back of your mind telling you to get your body back to normal? Maybe your world has been turned upside down, maybe you’re helplessly in love with your newborn and can’t think straight, or maybe you’re overwhelmed and just don’t know how to focus on post-baby weight loss.
At times like this, you could do with lots of support. This course is packed with helpful advice and knowledge on all aspects of nurturing you and your body back to equilibrium. From toning your tummy and sneaking in workout hours with a newborn, to sensible post-birth eating and taking time for you, this course will give you the basics on what changes you can make to get both your body and your mind feeling back to normal.
Requirements
International Open Academy courses are designed for anyone with an interest in learning. No formal qualifications are required to study with us. Our courses are suitable if you want to learn new skills, start a new career, or if you’re already working in a particular industry and wish to upgrade your talents and enhance your resume.
Lessons
Module 1: Well Done Mom!
- Realize what you’ve achieved
- Why is post birth exercise important?
- Reasons to be gentle
- Understand internal muscles
Module 2: Walk Before You Run
- Before you start
- Pace yourself
- Exercises to avoid
- Caring for a C section tummy
Module 3: Regain A Strong Foundation
- 5 best stretches for new Moms
- Sneaky exercises while baby naps
- If this happens, stop or slow down!
- Posture and back pain
Module 4: Let’s Get Working!
- Uterine muscle
- Pelvic floor muscles
- Tone your tummy
- General toning
Module 5: Mom-friendly Exercise
- Mom & baby exercise
- Walking
- Swimming
- Yoga
- Pilates
- Low impact aerobics
- Post natal exercise classes
Module 6: I Want My Beauty Back!
- Stretch marks
- Scar tissue
- Regain clear, glowing skin
- Restore lustrous hair and strong nails
Module 7: Sensible Post Birth Eating
- When should I start?
- Helpful regime tips
- Pitfalls to avoid
- Helpful supplements
Module 8: Shaping Up For Good
- Losing extra weight gain
- Gaining lost pounds
- Losing weight action plan
- Pack your diet with these
Module 9: Diet Makeover
- Tackling the enemies – sugar, bad carbs, bad fats
- Beware of weight loss supplements
- Can I diet while breastfeeding?
Module 10: Time For You
- Baby blues and post natal depression
- Getting a good night's sleep
- Resuming sex
Module 11: Thinking Of Another? Or Not?
- Preparing for a second baby
- Avoiding another pregnancy
- Experienced Moms top tips
Career
Who is this course for?
This course isn't just for new mommies! Of course, they are who this course is specifically designed for, but if a loved one has recently given birth, the best thing you can do is be supportive. Take this course and help your favorite new mom through this transition period.
No matter if you're a first-time new mom, a mother of 12, or a supportive spouse, you can benefit from learning about the foods that can help, those that hurt, and exercises specifically built to help new moms feel like they're getting their body to where they'd like it to be.
We want to help during this joyful and stressful time!
Career path
After completing this course, you could:
- Consult with new moms, helping them get information that's relevant to them, support that they need, and a community that will help
- Use the information yourself, making sure you're treating yourself as kindly as you're treating your new bundle of joy
- Explore a career in helping new moms
Creator
Matthew Kimmel
Expertise: Education, Business, Job Training, Personal Health
Matt Kimmel is a professional educator and writer who specializes in writing about education, travel, personal health, business, and job training. As an English teacher, Matt enjoys introducing new material to his students, making it entertaining and accessible to all. It is this love of connecting with people that makes his writing unique and effective. His experiences with his students has prepared him to adjust his instruction to engage students of all age-levels, skill-levels, and levels of English language acquisition. Matt brings all of these experiences to his writing to give it richness, depth, and authenticity.