Hatch COACH
Pre & Post Natal Coaching Certification
Get certified as a Pre & Postnatal Coach to the highest standard with our world-class, industry-leading, healthcare-led education.
"I've wanted to write this course for years. This is going be such a game-changer for fitness professionals who work with performance driven women."
Aby Tobin
Women's physiotherapist, educator, athlete and HATCH COACH creator
HATCH COACH certifies you to coach and work confidently with performance driven perinatal women.
What is it?
Led by women's health physio and educator Aby Tobin, and created alongside our team of 8 healthcare professionals and wellness experts, HATCH COACH gives you 35 evidence-based CPD hours/credits, and a specialist certification recognised by awarding organisations in the UK, the USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.
Who is it for?
Anyone who has an interest in perinatal coaching or education is welcome to join our course.
- Level 2 Certificate Gym Instructor (UK) / Level 2 Group Exercise Coach (UK) / Cert III Group Exercise Instructor (Aus/NZ) / New Zealand Certificate in Exercise (Level 4) (NZ) / Certified Entry-Level Personal Trainer (US) / Group Fitness Instructor (US and Canada) / Fitness Instructor Specialist (Canada)
- Strength and Conditioning Coach
- Sports Rehabilitation Therapist
- CrossFit Level 1 Instructor with minimum 1 year's experience in coaching
- Healthcare Professional working in the perinatal populations: Doctor, Nurse, Midwife, Physiotherapist, Sports Scientist etc
- Sports & Exercise Physiologist
- Or can prove a similar equivalent professional background on enrolment
Industry-Leading, Applicable Education
High quality, relevant and evidence-based educational course founded on the very latest research, delivered by healthcare professionals working in the arena.
8 Parent-Modules, 130+ lessons, 35hrs CPD
Perfectly structured for self-paced online learning. A mixture of formats: bite-sized video lectures with interactive tasks, in-gym demo teaching sessions, interviews, case-studies and specialist guest-lectures.
Educational online learning materials & resources
Downloadable PDF resources for further reading, comprehensive references list
Fillable Intake Pre-Screening & Assessment Forms
Download and print forms to screen your clients with confidence
Exclusive HATCH COACH t-shirt
Show off your certified status as a Hatch Perinatal Coach with pride.
In-App Community & Support
In-app training community to connect with others doing your monthly intake with monthly Q&A. Direct messaging capability with course creator for questions and to provide informal feedback on assignments
Fully responsive on all your devices
Download our Hatch Athletic app, or use mobile or desktop sites to watch your lessons
Monthly Intakes
Capped monthly intakes are designed to allow you the space and time to have your questions answered and get the most from the course.
Fully Online Assessment Process
Competency is assessed by online quizzes and a final 75-question assessment of theory. Coaches are also required to submit an online case-study assignment to assess practical application.
Pre & Postnatal Certificate and 'Certified' Website Logo
Sent direct to your email on completion of the course to allow you to showcase your certified status proudly.
Lifetime Access & VIP Status
We pride ourselves in the quality of our education and the course itself will be updated every 1-2 years. As a graduate you will have VIP status for any updates.
Healthcare Led
Built by coaches, physios and athletes and backed by global healthcare professionals. Hatch programming is grounded in current research, evidence-based practice, and years of hands-on coaching experience with real women.
Kat Suchet
Founder of Hatch & Women's Health Physiotherapist
Kat is a women’s health physiotherapist specialising in athletic populations, with a background as a competitive CrossFit athlete, coach, and PT. She runs her own clinic alongside Hatch Athletic, supporting active women through every life stage, and lives in Wiltshire with her husband and two children.
Dr Carys Webster
Sport & Exercise Medicine Doctor
Carys Webster is an NHS doctor with a Masters in Sports and Exercise Medicine, passionate about training and preventative health. She works with British Gymnastics, Premiership Rugby, and the Department of Health to promote physical activity and performance.
Aby Tobin
Pelvic Health Physiotherapist
Aby is a specialist Pelvic Health Physiotherapist and the creator of our HATCH COACH certification. With over a decade in Sports Medicine and a background as a national-level track and field athlete, known for her performance-focused approach to rehab. She teaches perinatal exercise rehabilitation to professionals and works with clients worldwide to navigate pregnancy and postpartum with her unique blend of sports and pelvic health expertise.
Hat Hewitt
Sports Therapist, Coach & Founder of MAP Online
Hat is a Sports Therapist and coach with a Master’s degree and over ten years’ experience, specialising in keeping female athletes fit, healthy, and injury-free. She runs MAP Online, delivers mobility programming for Hatch, and has worked with elite teams including London Irish and Saracens Women, while also co-owning her own CrossFit affiliate.
Kirsty Smith
Functional Medicine & Hormone Health Coach
Kirsty is a Functional Medicine and Hormone Health Coach who helps women optimise their fertility, energy, performance and mood by understanding and working with their hormones. Having overcome her own hormonal and thyroid challenges, she brings personal insight and proven strategies to support women through her own business Natural Rays Wellbeing Consultancy.
Aoife Burke
Fitness Programmer
Aoife is a highly experienced coach with over 13 years in the fitness industry, known for her focus on female performance and training. As both an elite CrossFit athlete and lead programmer at CrossFit Shapesmiths, she brings deep expertise to supporting women in high-level sport and functional fitness.
Dr Natalie Summerhill
Advanced Menopause Specialist & Women's Health Doctor
Dr. Natalie Summerhill is an experienced GP with specialist qualifications in women’s health, including menopause care, and founder of a private clinic focused on advanced diagnostics and health screening. She is passionate about clinical excellence and education, working with individuals and organisations to improve women's health outcomes.
Aimee O'Keefe
Sports Performance Nutritionist
Aimee's a Performance Nutritionist working at the highest level of elite sport. She is the Lead Performance Nutritionist for the England Red Roses and has previously supported Manchester United Women. Aimee also works in Formula 1 with Williams Racing, supporting both the pit stop crew and academy drivers.
Elinor Harvey
Accredited Psychotherapist
Elinor is an accredited psychotherapist and qualified Relationship and Psychosexual Therapist with over 18 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, and young people. She uses an integrative approach tailored to each client and is especially passionate about helping women rediscover their spark.
Jenni Calcraft
Physiotherapist & Baby Loss Expert
Jenni is a registered physiotherapist dedicated to supporting women in their physical recovery postpartum, including those who have experienced loss. She is passionate about providing compassionate, informed care and sees guided exercise as a powerful tool for both emotional and physical healing.
Eliza Bernardi
Pelvic Health Physio & Pessaries Expert
Eliza is a Pelvic Health Physiotherapist based in Australia. She is a pessary fitting specialist to help with the management of pelvic floor dysfunction. She spent her childhood playing soccer, touch football and water skied most weekends. She is also a trained APPI Pilates Instructor and has a Strength and Conditioning Qualification.
HATCH COACH Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course you will be able to:
- Demonstrate safe exercise programming for a postnatal client within the scope of your role as a fitness professional, underpinned with an understanding of the precautions for the individual.
- Critically reason your exercise programming and progression based on the condition or dysfunction.
- Objectively measure the success of an exercise programme, adapt to client feedback and identify when to refer onto medical professionals.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the current best available evidence in postnatal exercise rehabilitation.
- Demonstrate an understanding of anatomy and physiology of the postnatal population, as well as common postnatal conditions and symptoms.
HATCH COACH Course Syllabus
Course Content:
Module 1: Anatomy and Physiology
Learn about the pelvic floor, the core canister, spine, pelvis, hips, myofascial slings and the abdominal wall.
Module 2: Perinatal Programming
Teaches the foundations of programming including mobility, control, strength training, principles of strength training, loading, proprioception and training for pelvic health.
Module 3: Pregnancy Principles
Considerations and adaptations for pregnancy, fertility & baby loss, pregnancy psychology, performance coaching, pregnancy mental health and nutrition.
Module 4: Pregnancy Framework
Common experiences throughout the trimesters and pregnancy toolkit.
Module 5: Postpartum Principles
Principles of postpartum healing for vaginal and caesarian births, evidence-base on return to exercise, postpartum psychology, performance coaching, postpartum mental health, breast health, postpartum nutrition, postpartum hormone health.
Module 6: Postpartum Framework
Common experiences through the first 4 months postpartum and postpartum toolkit, considerations for lifting, impact, exertion, gymnastics, and sport specific return to full function including case studies.
Module 7: Common Conditions & Symptoms
Including pelvic girdle pain (PGP), pelvic organ prolapse (POP), diastasis recti (DRA), urinary incontinence (UI), anal incontinence (AI) and the overactive pelvic floor.
Module 8: Business Coaching
Including how to create your own business plan and revenue forecast, online growth-hacker marketing and retention strategies.
Assessments:
Online theory tests
Case study assignment
All theory tests and assignments must be submitted at the end of the course for your certification to be approved and for you to receive your certificate.
Endorsement and CPD points awarded from the following organisations:
Pricing
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×FAQs
What makes HATCH COACH different? +
We are confident that we provide the very highest standard of industry-leading, evidence-based, world-class education for the following reasons:
- Healthcare-Led: built by 8 healthcare professionals, including two women's health physios, two medical doctors, a nutritionist, hormone health expert, psychotherapist and baby loss expert.
- Evidence-based approach with the most up-to-date guidance from professionals working and researching in the field
- Truly holistic & comprehensive education: exploring additional topics that many courses forget; perinatal mindset and mental health, birth-preparation, performance coaching, sports specific return to exercise, guest interviews and case studies, and a whole build-a-business module
- 35 CPD hours: one of the largest and most comprehensive courses on the market
What professional credentials do I need to enrol on HATCH COACH? +
You do not need any qualifications or experience to join our course. However, for your CPD points to be verified you must meet the following minimal requirements/competence: Level 2 Certificate Gym Instructor (UK) / Level 2 Group Exercise Coach (UK) / Cert III Group Exercise Instructor (Aus/NZ) / New Zealand Certificate in Exercise (Level 4) (NZ) / Certified Entry-Level Personal Trainer (US) / Group Fitness Instructor (US and Canada) / Fitness Instructor Specialist (Canada), Strength and Conditioning Coach, Sports Rehabilitation Therapist, CrossFit Level 1 Instructor with minimum 1 year's experience in coaching, Healthcare Professional working in the perinatal populations: Doctor; Nurse; Midwife; Physiotherapist; etc. Or can prove a similar equivalent professional background on enrolment.
How long do I have to complete the course? +
You have unlimited access to the course, but if you would like to claim CPD points/CEUs, there is a 12 month deadline for submitting your case study assignment. Direct support with your course tutor: cohort intakes are paced monthly to allow meaningful interaction with the course creator. Please set reasonable expectations when asking new questions beyond 6 months post enrolment, as the course creator supports new cohorts each month in her own time. After this time we reserve the right to respond at our discretion on a case-by-case basis.
How many CPD Points will I earn? +
The course is 35 CPD hours and is currently being submitted to organisation for endorsement. We will update this section once CEU and CPD points have been awarded per organisation.
What if my CPD organisation isn't listed? +
If your CPD points awarding organisation is not listed, please contact us and we will endeavour to submit these on your behalf in order to obtain your points.
How long do I have access to my course content? +
You will have limitless access to your course. The course will have small periodic adjustments based on evolving research but there will come a time whereby the course needs an overhaul into version 2.0. At this stage you will have VIP access and an upgrade fee to access the newest version.
Do you have an app? +
HATCH COACH is delivered by the Hatch Athletic app, which is downloadable from Apple and Google app stores. Alternatively you're welcome to access to course from your mobile site or desktop: just click your course from the member's hub to login.
Do you offer refunds on the course? +
As the entire course is delivered digitally to your email, we cannot offer refunds once it has been received. You can learn more by reading our Refund Policy regarding each of our products.
Do you have a community? +
Yes! In the app itself or within your community awaits. Connect with your monthly intake or submit questions for the course creator. Say hello!
Do you have a course textbook? +
Our course is being updated too regularly for us to provide/send you a printed version. We have included lecture PDF printouts and also have the opportunity for you to print out the entire course transcription for those visual learners. You may print this out as as combined PDF to create your own 'textbook.'