Pre- & Postnatal Coaching
Pre- & Postnatal Personal Training in Santa Monica
Evidence-based strength coaching for pregnancy and postpartum recovery — guided by a Girls Gone Strong–certified trainer who adjusts every session to the stage your body is actually in.
The approach
Pregnancy and postpartum recovery deserve more than a generic workout plan. Shira's training draws on her Girls Gone Strong Pre- & Postnatal Certification, developed by OB-GYNs and leading women's health experts, alongside her NASM certification — so every program is safe, evidence-based, and built around what a mother's body actually needs at each stage.
Credentials
Why the certification behind your coach matters
Pregnancy and postpartum recovery change how a body moves, breathes, and produces force. The coach guiding you through it should be trained for exactly that — not improvising from a general playbook.
Girls Gone Strong Pre- & Postnatal Certification
Developed by OB-GYNs and leading women's health experts, this certification is dedicated specifically to coaching through pregnancy and postpartum — not a weekend add-on to a general credential.
NASM Certified Personal Trainer
The foundation underneath everything: sound exercise selection, sensible progression, and programming principles that hold up at every stage of life.
B.S. in Public Health
Shira reads training through a health-first lens — long-term wellbeing over quick fixes, and habits that survive real life with a newborn.
CPR/AED & First Aid Certified
Current safety certifications, so every session is guided with care from warm-up through cool-down.
Together, these credentials mean your program respects both the research and the reality of your recovery.
Stage by stage
What training looks like, pregnancy through postpartum
No two pregnancies — and no two recoveries — follow the same timeline. The program bends to yours.
During pregnancy
Sessions center on pregnancy-safe strength: maintaining the muscle, stamina, and confidence that carry you through each trimester, with exercise selection, positions, and intensity adjusted as your body changes. The goal is not chasing personal records — it is keeping you moving well, feeling capable, and prepared for the physical demands ahead.
Rebuilding after birth
Postpartum training is a gradual rebuild, not a race back. Programs restore foundational strength step by step, honoring how you are healing and how much sleep you are actually getting. Some weeks that means progress; other weeks it means maintenance — and both count as wins.
Always consult your physician or midwife before beginning or returning to exercise during pregnancy or postpartum. Shira’s coaching supports — never replaces — your medical care.
I absolutely love going to Shira's Classes! She's always so positive and upbeat, and it really makes a difference. Every time I leave her class, I feel amazing, energized and proud of what I've accomplished.
Getting started
Start with a $140 trial session
Every pre- and postnatal client starts the same way: a single trial session, in person or in-home — a low-risk way to experience Shira’s coaching before committing to a full program. From there, training is tailored to your goals and your stage.
Curious how her in-person coaching works more broadly? See personal training in Santa Monica or browse all services and pricing.
Strong through pregnancy. Stronger through recovery.
Book a $140 trial session and experience pre- & postnatal coaching that is safe, evidence-based, and built around your stage — not a generic plan.