Online learning platform Spa Standard has partnered with Belly Friendly – a programme

designed to make spas proficient in catering to expectant mums – to provide Belly Friendly’s new prenatal certification course.

"Belly Friendly represents the kind of quality education we endeavour to offer through Spa Standard," said Kelly Maack, president, Spa Standard. "Its continuing education and accreditation programme is an excellent opportunity for practitioners and spas who want to up their game, and we're delighted they can find it on Spa Standard."

The new Belly Friendly Prenatal Certification course features a prenatal massage instruction video that demonstrates a hands-on technique specific to each trimester. This content is combined with Belly Friendly's proprietary methods for interacting with pregnant massage clientele, which the company says is based on an understanding of the world of the mom-to-be and what she is experiencing emotionally and physically.

Highlights include important information on draping and positioning methods for expectant clients, insight on prenatal skin conditions and other tips for delivering a superior spa experience for this special market.

Belly Friendly was created by Stacy Denney, founder of Barefoot & Pregnant, a prenatal spa in California, U.S.

"The Spa Standard partnership is a natural fit,” said Denny. “The programme shares our value of the importance of education. Spa Standard broadens our reach so that more therapists and spas can become Belly Friendly."