Education and Training Supporting Healthcare, fitness and sports professionals in the maternal mental health space Here are a range of trainings and workshops centered around supporting mental health through physical activity during pregnancy and early parenthood: This Mum Moves This Mum Moves is an educational programme which aims to empower women to make informed physical activity choices throughout pregnancy and beyond by providing professionals with the tools to discuss physical activity during the childbearing years. There are two programmes: A free e-learning module that raises awareness of the current national physical activity guidelines for pregnant and postnatal women and takes around 30 – 60 minutes to work through. At the end, you'll also be rewarded with a certificate of completion. This module is also suitable for fitness professionals, and rewards you with 1 CIMSPA endorsed CPD point. The This Mum Moves Ambassador Training is a half-day training event that will equip professionals with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to discuss physical activity during pregnancy and after childbirth. The training is delivered live via Zoom and will provide learners with access to a digital toolkit to support conversations and further learning. It will also provide participants with the resources to facilitate the promotion of physical activity, including cascade and promotional materials. This training has been accredited by the CPD Standards Office and equates to 3 CPD points. Additional resources for working within the sector: CIMSPA Professional Standards This document outlines the essential knowledge and skills that are needed to meet the requirements of the sector. These minimum deployment standards cover job roles that sit within the sport and physical activity sector as part of all industries. Moving Medicine: Pregnancy Consultations Moving Medicine is an online resource that aims to provide clinicians and allied health professionals with accessible, evidence-based, condition-specific information to help facilitate active conversations and the promotion of the physical activity Moving Medicine: Postnatal Consultations Moving Medicine is an online resource that aims to provide clinicians and allied health professionals with accessible, evidence-based, condition-specific information to help facilitate active conversations and the promotion of the physical activity Get Active Questionnaire for Pregnancy Pre-screening is an important first step in ensuring safe and enjoyable engagement with physical activities. The Get Active Questionnaire for Pregnancy (GAQ-P) - UK version, has been designed to help identify the small number of women who need to consult with a healthcare professional before they begin or continue to be physically active, and to help the majority of healthy pregnant women overcome any concerns they might have about getting or staying active. The questionnaire consists of four questions to help women decide whether they should consult with a healthcare professional before becoming or continuing to be physically active during your pregnancy. They may complete this form for their own reassurance, or they may be asked to complete the form by a fitness professional, qualified exercise professional, or leisure operator. Download the Get Active Questionnaire for Pregnancy - UK Version If a woman has answered "YES" to any question, she should consult with a healthcare professional before beginning or continuing to be physically active. The form below has been developed to facilitate a conversation with a healthcare professional. Download the Healthcare Professional Consultation Form for Prenatal Physical Activity – UK Version The Female Body – Pre / Post Natal Course It takes great knowledge and skill to train pre and postnatal women, yet very few coaches working at schools, sports clubs and gyms have even basic experience or qualifications to call on. So if you're a coach or trainer and your athletes, students, or clients are (or will be) pregnant or entering motherhood, this course will help you advise and support them on their journey. Access Course Here Manage Cookie Preferences