Welcome to The Perinatal Academy
Antenatal Education, Doula Training and more
Welcome!
I’m Sam, I am an Antenatal Educator, Doula, Breastfeeding Peer Supporter, Hypnobirthing Instructor and founder of The Perinatal Academy.
After I birthed my daughter I became obsessed with birth, and supporting parents through this major life transition. After my own training journey, I knew exactly what I wanted to create for others - modern, inclusive education with real depth, and most importantly, long-term support while you're actually doing the work.
I have THE most amazing team here, we are so proud to train & mentor Doulas, Antenatal Teachers and Hypnobirthing Instructors with depth, humanity, and a lot of support that continues long after your course ends.
This journey is life changing, it is work that fulfils you and genuinely fits around your family life, with long term support to help you birth, grow and flourish in your own business. It’s transformational!
Because you are here I know you already have the heart to do this work.
It is our job at The Perinatal Academy to give you the knowledge, expert mentoring and support to hone your skills to support parents.
There’s a whole community waiting for you, we can’t wait for you to be a part of it!
What we offer
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Our Antenatal & Early Postnatal Diploma means you can lead and teach Antenatal Courses and support parents in your community and beyond. A complete change of career if you want it with ongoing support and mentoring from our amazing team who have stood in your shoes
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Our Doula Training is a mix of learning and growing online and in person. Guided by the most incredible Doulas this is nurturing, supportive and transformative training
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For those of you who are passionate about postnatal this course is for you. A deep dive into supporting parents through one of the most transformative moments of their lives.
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This course has been designed for Antenatal Teachers, Doulas and Birth professionals who want to add to their services. This includes a parent ready course!
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If you study with us you will join The Perinatal Collective. This is our busy growing community, and we offer so much to support you personally and professionally. Workshops, resources, socials, a place to ask questions, cheerleading and virtual hugs whenever you need them
Our Courses
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Become an Antenatal Teacher
FEDANT ACCREDITED ANTENATAL DIPLOMA
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Become a Birth & Postnatal Doula
FEDANT ACCREDITED, EXPERT & NURTURING CONTENT
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Add Hypnobirthing to your services
PARENT READY COURSE INCLUDED
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Become a Postnatal Doula
NURTURING COURSE ONLINE & IN PERSON
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Become a Mindful Breastfeeding Practitioner
WITH THE MINDFUL BREASTFEEDING SCHOOL
Both our Antenatal Diploma course and Doula Training has accreditation from FEDANT, a UK-based regulatory body for antenatal educators, breastfeeding counselors, and doulas.
This means you can be satisfied that our course content is of the highest standard, you gain a place on the national register so parents can search for you, plus you have access to lower insurance rates.
Have you got questions?
We love talking about what our training and support could look like for you, so do get in touch with all your questions by clicking below!
