FEDANT Pregnancy, Birth & Postnatal Teacher Training
FEDANT ACCREDITED · ONLINE · WORLDWIDE
Our Approach
“I set up LushTums because I wanted pregnant and postnatal women to feel comfortable in their changing bodies, to actually enjoy this season of life, and to walk into birth and motherhood feeling prepared, not petrified. Training teachers is how I get to multiply that ~ twenty years on, over 150 teachers have qualified with LushTums and are bringing that same feeling to communities across the UK and around the world.”
~ Clare Maddalena, Founder · Yoga Pros Senior Yoga Teacher · Doula · FEDANT-accredited Antenatal Educator, Pregnancy Yoga Teacher & Postnatal Yoga Teacher · Women’s Wellness Coach
WHY TRAIN WITH US
The Gold Standard in Pregnancy Yoga & Birth Preparation
Our three lead teacher training courses are accredited by FEDANT, the leading regulatory body for Antenatal Education and Midwifery in the UK.
This means your qualification is recognised, respected and trusted across the profession.
FEDANT accredited ~ the UK's mark of excellence in pregnancy and birth
Study entirely online, in your own time, from anywhere in the world
Complete in around 3 months ~ with 12 months access
Personal mentorship from Clare Maddalena throughout
Monthly live Q&A sessions via Zoom
A warm, supportive community that stays with you long after you qualify
No previous yoga or birth experience required
Optional 1:1 Business Launch mentoring when you qualify
Even midwives say…
"Since my LushTums training I know more now about all things birth and baby than I did when I qualified as a midwife!"
NICOLA ROUS-MORGAN ~ MIDWIFE & LUSHTUMS TEACHER, PORT TALBOTOur Courses
Find the Right Training for You
Whether you're starting from scratch or deepening an existing practice, there's a LushTums training that's right for you. Our three lead trainings (Pregnancy Yoga, Postnatal Yoga and Birth Prep Antenatal) are all FEDANT accredited, giving it the highest mark of excellence in this field.
100 HOURS · MOST POPULAR
Pregnancy Yoga Teacher Training
£1800 (or 6x £300)
Our flagship training ~ everything you need to teach expert pregnancy yoga and birth preparation classes with confidence. Covers yoga asana, breath-work, yoga nidra, anatomy, process of birth, antenatal education and yoga philosophy ~ help women through the most transformative time of their lives.
✦ For: mums, yoga teachers, midwives, doulas and career changers
100 HOURS · FEDANT ACCREDITED
Birth Prep Training
£1800 (or 6x £300)
Modern, honest birth preparation ~ evidence-based, trauma-informed and hands-on. Learn to teach the full journey from labour to life with a newborn and how to thrive in the fourth trimester, weaving LushTums essential movement, breath and relaxation so parents feel truly prepared.
✦ For: anyone wanting to teach a fresh approach to Birth Prep
100 HOURS · FEDANT ACCREDITED
Postnatal Yoga Teacher Training
£1800 (or 6x £300)
Train to teach safe, supportive mum and baby yoga classes ~ helping new mothers recover from birth, reconnect with their bodies and find community. Covers postnatal challenges such as diastasis recti, c-section recovery, pelvic floor health, baby connection and building a thriving postnatal business.
✦ For: anyone wanting to support new mothers through yoga and community
30 HOURS · CPD
Birth Trauma Facilitator Training
£595 (or 2x £300)
Train to support women and partners in releasing the emotional weight of a difficult birth or releasing fears or phobias before birth. In collaboration with Mark Harris, the 3 Step Birthing Awareness Process is gentle, evidence-based and remarkably effective — a powerful addition to any birth worker's toolkit.
✦ For: mums, yoga teachers, midwives, doulas, career changers
200 HOURS · YOGA ALLIANCE
200hr Yoga Teacher Training with YogaHaven
£2399 (or 8x £300)
A comprehensive 200hr yoga teacher training in collaboration with Yoga Haven ~ their online content plus a 4-day in-person immersion with Clare in Sussex to dive deep into somatic practice and creative teaching. Everything you need to teach yoga confidently to all bodies and abilities. Next immersion: Sussex May 2027.
✦ For: those new to teaching yoga or who wish to go deeper
30 HOURS · CPD
Yoga History, Philosophy & Mental Health
£395
A comprehensive and understandable deep dive into the complex subject of yoga history and philosophy ~ from its origins as an oral tradition to its relevance in today's modern world. Learn how this wonderful work also applies to modern mental health. Suitable for professional development or personal study.
✦ For: mums, yoga teachers, midwives, doulas, career changers
Already a Qualified Yoga Teacher or Midwife?
Just £695 ~ Self Study Option
Access our much loved Pregnancy Yoga Training ~ including all content and manuals ~ to study in your own time and deepen your specialist knowledge. A lower cost way to up-skill your knowledge and add a new revenue stream to your offerings.
If at any point you do need some support and would like to access the Q&A sessions and join our Trainee’s WhatsApp group, for additional help and mentoring from Clare our founder, you can upgrade at any time.
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Teach just 3 classes a week and your Pregnancy Yoga training could pay for itself in around 5 weeks.
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Teacher Training ~ FAQs
Which training is right for me?
If you'd love to teach pregnancy yoga and birth preparation, start with our flagship Pregnancy Yoga Teacher Training. To support new mums and babies, choose Postnatal Yoga. To run birth preparation and antenatal classes, choose Birth Prep Training. Not sure? Book a free call with Clare and we'll talk it through together ~ no pressure.
Do I need to be a yoga teacher already?
No previous yoga or birth experience is required for our Pregnancy Yoga, Postnatal Yoga or Birth Prep trainings. Our trainees include mums, yoga teachers, midwives, doulas and career changers. If you're already a qualified yoga teacher or midwife, our Affordable Study option (£695) lets you access the full Pregnancy Yoga training content to study independently.
How does the training work and how long does it take?
Each lead training is 100 hours and studied entirely online, in your own time, from anywhere in the world. Most trainees complete in around 3 months, and you have 12 months' access to the course. You can start whenever suits you ~ there are no fixed intakes.
What support will I get?
You'll have personal mentorship from LushTums founder Clare Maddalena throughout, monthly live Q&A sessions via Zoom and our trainee WhatsApp group. Our warm community of over 150 LushTums-trained teachers stays with you long after you qualify.
Is the qualification recognised?
Yes ~ our Pregnancy Yoga, Postnatal Yoga and Birth Prep trainings are all accredited by FEDANT, the UK's leading body for antenatal education and midwifery. That means your qualification is recognised, respected and trusted across the profession.
How much does it cost, and can I pay in instalments?
Our Pregnancy Yoga, Postnatal Yoga and Birth Prep trainings are £1,800 each. Payment plans are available ~ just get in touch and we'll find an option that works for you. Many of our teachers find the training pays for itself within their first couple of months of teaching.
What happens after I qualify?
You'll be ready to launch your own classes with confidence. Many of our graduates now run thriving classes and workshops across the UK and beyond. If you'd like extra support getting started, our 1:1 Business Launch & Mentoring with Clare helps with your venue, pricing, first bookings and marketing ~ and LushTums trainees get 10% off in their first year.
Can I talk to someone before I book?
Of course! Book a free 20-minute discovery call with Clare or email hello@lushtums.co.uk. We'll answer any questions and help you decide whether this is the right step for you ~ honestly, and with no hard sell.
WHAT GRADUATES SAY
Life-Changing for Over 150 Teachers
“I've now completed many yoga teacher trainings and there really is nothing like LushTums. It's second to none!”
KATE ANDERSON · YOGA TEACHER & STUDIO OWNER
“Since my training I know more now about all things birth and baby than I did when I qualified as a midwife. It's really cemented what I already knew and driven my enthusiasm to keep learning more.”
NICOLA ROUS-MORGAN · MIDWIFE & LUSHTUMS TEACHER
“LushTums was everything I needed and more — comprehensive and compassionate, informative and inclusive, trauma-informed and transformative.”
JOSEPHINE ELEINI · DOULA & YOGA TEACHER, EAST SUSSEX
“As a practising midwife this was very important to me — at no point did I feel conflicted. The amount of support is gold standard, everything I needed was at my fingertips.”
CLARE PRICE · MIDWIFE, TETBURY
“I never would have dreamt that I would have my own business and watch it go from strength to strength so easily.”
JADE MOORE · LUSHTUMS TEACHER, TAMESIDE
“Training with LushTums has been life changing. I left with a passion to help women connect with their bodies, their babies, their minds and true self.”
CAT BELINI · YOGA TEACHER, AUSTRALIA
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Drop me an email and I'll send you everything you need ~ full course details, what's included, how it all works and what previous students say. No pressure, no hard sell. Just an honest conversation about whether this is the right step for you.
hello@lushtums.co.uk · 07908 949419
BUSINESS LAUNCH & MENTORING · 1:1s WITH CLARE
Launch Your Classes With Me By Your Side
Qualifying is one thing. Filling a room is another ~ and it's the bit most trainings leave you to figure out alone.
Every teacher I've trained has hit the same wobble at launch: what do I charge, where do I teach, will anyone actually book, and am I even ready? I've seen it all before, I've had it myself, and I know how to get you through it faster and without wasting money on the things that don't work.
This is 1:1 mentoring for teachers at exactly that stage. We work together on your name, venue, pricing, first bookings, local referral network and launch ~ with me in your corner the whole way. Teachers who do this with me consistently fill classes faster than those who go it alone. I've watched it happen for nearly 20 years.
Launch ~ 3 months · £795 (or 3 × £275)
6 × 45-minute Zoom calls with me, every fortnight · WhatsApp support between calls · Full access to my private Launch Video Library · A clear plan for your first 10 bookings
Launch & Grow ~ 6 months · £1,395 (or 6 × £245)
Everything in Launch, over 12 calls · Adding a second class, workshops and 1:1s · Keeping your mums coming back · Systems, so the admin doesn't eat you
LushTums trainees and graduates get 10% off in their first year after qualifying.
✦ For: newly qualified LushTums teachers, or any pregnancy, postnatal or birth professional launching classes
Places are limited to a handful at a time so I can give you proper attention.
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