Antenatal & Early Postnatal Diploma
COURSE CONTENT:
Welcome Zoom & Our Mission
Info on Maternity Services & why independent birth work is vital in today's society
Module 1: Delivered by Lisa Harris - Birth Doula & Antenatal Educator
The Physiology & Biomechanics of Birth
Module 2: Delivered by Rhiannon Frame - Midwife & Hypnobirthing Instructor
The Labour Tool Kit & Environment
The ‘Perfect Birth Environment’
Home Birth
Hypnobirthing Principles
Module 3: Delivered by Rhiannon Frame - Midwife
The Medicalisation of Birth
Induction, Pain Relief, Assisted Delivery
Abdominal Birth
Module 4: Delivered By Emma Ashworth - UK Birth Rights Consultant
Birth Rights - Consent & Advocacy
Module 5: Delivered by Samantha Rae - Antenatal Educator & Postnatal Doula
The Fourth Trimester Parents Postpartum
Perinatal Mental Health, Physical Recovery, Support systems
Module 6: Delivered by Frances Tervet - Independent Midwife
The Fourth Trimester Newborns
Newborn Development, Safe Sleep, Crying
Module 7: Delivered by Hannah Croft - IBCLC Lactation Consultant
Infant Feeding - Breast & Bottle
Module 8: Delivered by AJ Silver - Founder of the Queer Birth Club
Inclusivity Training
Module 9: Delivered by Mars Lord - Doula and Black Birth Activist
Supporting All Births - Cultural Safety
Module 10: Delivered by Samantha Rae - Founder & Antenatal Educator
The Business Masterclass
Fundamentals for your business, Marketing, How you find clients, Google & SEO masterclass, How to launch your business, PR, Pricing and more…
Module 11: Delivered by Samantha Rae - Founder & Antenatal Educator
The Teaching Masterclass
How to teach an antenatal class, lesson check lists, practical kit lists, workshop creation and more…
You receive:
FEDANT accredited Diploma in Antenatal & Early Postnatal Education which means you can begin teaching straight away after graduation if you wish!
FEDANT accredited Diploma Certificate - you will be able to join the FEDANT national register of Antenatal Educators (parents can search for you here) and benefit from a lower insurance rate
Podcasts, Socials & Reading List
Antenatal & Early Postnatal Diploma Manual to keep
Business Masterclass inc Digital Marketing Training (Google, SEO & Social Media) and importantly how to launch and find your clients
Teaching Masterclass
4 x 1 hour coaching calls in the first 12 months after graduation
Membership to The Perinatal Collectective for 12 months after graduation.
The Perinatal Collective is a dedicated community offering ongoing knowledge, information and support. Inclues live interviews with leading voices in the birth world, trainer Q&A's, business content ideas and much more - this is priceless!Investment: £1,295 (Payment plans available)
See course dates below
Antenatal Diploma Course Dates
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Autumn/Winter 2024 - begins Sept
FEDANT accredited Diploma in Antenatal & Early Postnatal Education
Thurs 26th Sept: 7-8pm - Welcome Circle
Sun 29th Sept: 1-5pm - Physiology of Birth
Wed 2nd Oct: 7-9.30pm - The Birth Environment
Wed 9th Oct: 7-9.30pm - Medicalisation of Birth
Fri 11th Oct: 9-12pm - Emma Ashworth Birth Rights
Sat 19th Oct: 10-1pm - The Fourth Trimester
Wed 30th Oct: 7-9.30pm - Newborn Care & Development
Wed 6th Nov: 7-9.30pm - Infant Feeding
Sat 16th Nov: 10am -1pm- Supporting All Births Cultural Safety
Wed 20th Nov: 6.30 - 9.30pm- Inclusivity Training The Queer Birth Club
Sat 30th Nov: 1-5pm - Business & Marketing Masterclass
Wed 4th Dec: 7-9.30pm - Teaching Masterclass -
Winter/Spring 2025 - begins Feb
FEDANT accredited Diploma in Antenatal & Early Postnatal Education
Thurs 20th Feb: 7-8pm - Welcome Circle
Sun 23rd Feb: 1-5pm - Physiology of Birth
Wed 26th Feb: 7-9.30pm - The Birth Environment
Wed 5th Mar: 7-9.30pm - Medicalisation of Birth Fri 7th Mar: 9-12pm - Emma Ashworth Birth Rights
Sat 15th Mar: 10-1pm - The Fourth Trimester
Wed 19th Mar: 7-9.30pm - Newborn Care & Development
Wed 26th Mar: 7-9.30pm - Infant Feeding
Sat 5th April: 10am -1pm- Supporting All Births Cultural Safety
Wed 9th April: 6.30 - 9.30pm- Inclusivity Training The Queer Birth Club
Sat 12th April: 1-5pm - Business & Marketing Masterclass
Wed 16th April: 7-9.30pm - Teaching Masterclass -
Spring/Summer 2025 - begins May
FEDANT accredited Diploma in Antenatal & Early Postnatal Education
BEGINS MAY 2025 - DATES TBC