Grow your Doula and/or Fitness Business!
Certifying with the 4th Trimester Fitness Method offers instructors a unique opportunity to enhance their services, build their expertise, and expand their income potential.
“This certification changed the way I doula and was a huge value add for my business.”
Meet our Founder,
Emily Wannenburg
DNDM, CLC, AdvCD(DONA), CBE
Emily Wannenburg, Founder and CEO, began her career as a nurse midwife in South Africa and has been active in the women's fitness, health and wellness world for more than 25 years as an educator, personal trainer, presenter, mentor, advanced doula, and magazine contributor. Her work in the Perinatal Fitness and Wellness community has expanded over the years into mentorships and trainings for medical providers, doulas, and birth and fitness professionals. She is the creator and founder of 4th Trimester Fitness® Method’s evidence-based courses. These programs have been experienced by thousands of women, birth workers, and obstetric care providers around the world.
4TFM Certifications
Certification allows instructors to teach evidence based classes like Prep4Birth, Prep4Partner, and Postpartum Recovery to complement their traditional doula or fitness business.
A peek into the 4TFM certifications
“A wonderful training that really helped me hone my doula skills! Hands on, practical and FUN! Most value of any continuing education I’ve ever taken!”
“I became certified after I took Postpartum Recovery after having my 3rd baby. I knew that I had to become an instructor to help share this information ”
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Prep4Birth™
Join our Prep4Birth class, designed specifically for pregnant individuals to effectively use birth balls, peanut balls, and CUBs (Comfortable Upright Birth) to enhance physical and mental preparation for labor and birth. This 3 hour class will teach you exercises and positions that promote optimal fetal positioning, relieve discomfort, and support an active labor. Additionally, you'll learn techniques to stay relaxed and focused, empowering you with the confidence and tools needed for a smoother birthing experience.
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Prep4Partner™
Our Prep4Partner class equips couples with essential skills and knowledge to ensure the birth partner can provide exceptional support during labor and delivery. Through practical exercises, communication techniques, and hands-on practice, partners will learn how to effectively comfort, advocate for, and assist the birther. This class fosters teamwork and confidence, ensuring both partners feel prepared and connected throughout the birthing experience.
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Postpartum Recovery®
Our 6 weeks Postpartum Recovery class is designed for early postpartum moms and their babies, focusing on physical recovery exercises and essential education on pelvic and core health. Participants will engage in gentle workouts tailored to support healing and regain strength, while also learning about common postpartum experiences and how to navigate them. This supportive environment helps new mothers connect, share, and recover both physically and emotionally.
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Core4All™
Our 3-hour class for women of all ages combines a gentle workout, including chair-based options, with informative sessions on pelvic and core wellness. This class offers exercises designed to improve strength and flexibility while accommodating all fitness levels. Additionally, educational discussions will cover essential topics such as pelvic floor health, core stability, and techniques to maintain overall well-being, providing a holistic approach to lifelong fitness and health.
(*Postpartum Recovery must be taken prior to Core4All)
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