Antenatal & Early Postnatal Diploma
“I’ve been meaning to reach out to say thank you for all your advice.
We put so much of it into practice when we were in the hospital, especially when it came to questioning the doctors and midwife’s and taking control of final decisions. You gave us the confidence to do that”
This is real feedback from one of our founder Sam’s antenatal clients! This is the sort of feedback you could be receiving regularly if you follow your passion for birth and supporting parents as they start or grow their families. Working as an antenatal educator means you are making real change, one birth at a time. This positive influence has a ripple effect, on the family you have supported, and the community you are in.
It can feel really daunting making the leap to change your career or path you are on. We know how this feels, we did it! It’s why we guarantee to support you not just with learning but with running your business long after you graduate with us.
Birthing confident Antenatal Teachers
The Antenatal & Early Postnatal Diploma gives you…
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We believe that thoughtful, in-depth training is what you and the families you’ll work with deserve. Our course lays the foundation of modern, inclusive, evidence based, parent centered education with choice and advocacy always front and centre.
Our Antenatal Diploma course is much more than just the online sessions, it is flexible and relaxed but designed to lay super strong foundations for your new birth career, and at over 30 hours of live teaching, it’s exceptional value! -
What our Antenatal Diploma looks like:
First: Our Welcome Circle
Session 1: Teaching Birth
Session 2: The Birth Environment
Session 3: Medicalisation of Birth
Session 4: Newborn Care & Development
Session 5: Preparing Parents for Feeding
Session 6: Preparing Parents for Postpartum
Session 7: Bringing it all to life
Session 8: Birthing your BusinessFoundation Work - online self paced modules:
The Physiology of Birth
History of Birth
Live workshops -
Cultural Safety with Mars Lord
Birth Rights, Consent and Advocacy with Emma Ashworth
Supporting ALL Families - Inclusion & Neurodiverse BirthAnd so much more in The Perinatal Collective…
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FEDANT accredited Diploma in Antenatal & Early Postnatal Education which means you can begin teaching straight away after graduation if you wish, and benefit from lower insurance rates!
You will also be listed on the national register of antenatal educators so expectant parents can search for you when looking for antenatal providers in their area -
Teaching and guidance from some of the leading voices in the UK birth industry! Our team is exceptional, and every one of us is a practising birth professional supporting parents day in and day out in our community.
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When you train with us, you become part of The Perinatal Collective our supportive birth worker community (that’s included in your investment for 12 months after you finish your course, with a small monthly fee to stay with us after that)
It’s a space that genuinely feels like family. You’ll get access to ongoing workshops, up-to-date knowledge, mentoring, real-life support, and a place to ask the questions that pop up once you’re actually out there doing the work.
There’s also a steady stream of business inspiration, content ideas, and practical tools to help you launch, grow, and run your antenatal business in a way that works for you, this support is priceless!
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Feeling nervous before your first ever class? Totally normal and you don’t have to do it on your own. Whether you want to run an idea past someone, need a bit of a confidence boost, or just fancy a sounding board, we’re here. And when that first booking comes in? You’d better believe we’re jumping up and down with you!
Self-employed life can feel a bit lonely sometimes, but being part of The Perinatal Collective means you’re never doing it solo. You’ve got a crew behind you who get it, to cheer you on, pick you up, and remind you that you’re part of something genuinely special!
£1,295
Payment plans available
Our Antenatal Diploma will give you the strongest foundations to begin supporting families in your community.
Below you can see a snapshot of our educators in their communities doing the work day in and day out.
Teaching antenatal courses, supporting births, running pregnancy groups, postnatal meet ups, winning awards and more!
We have accreditation from FEDANT. FEDANT is the Federation of Antenatal Educators, a UK-based regulatory body for antenatal educators, breastfeeding counselors, and doulas.
Why the world needs more Antenatal Teachers
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As an antenatal teacher, you’ll be guiding expectant parents through one of the most life-changing experiences of their lives. Your role is to provide knowledge, reassurance, and practical support, helping them feel confident and prepared for birth and early parenthood. Teaching antenatal classes isn’t just about sharing information—it’s about creating a space where parents feel heard, supported, and empowered.
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We don’t sugarcoat the reality of the maternity system—it’s in crisis. With rising rates of inductions, interventions, and abdominal births, physiological birth is becoming less and less the norm. As an antenatal teacher, your role is to equip parents with knowledge, confidence, and a clear understanding of their options, so they can navigate the system and make the choices that are right for them—not just what’s convenient for the system.
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Look at the stats! We have solid evidence that informed, confident parents are more likely to have positive birth experiences. Understanding their options can reduce the risk of Caesarean or instrumental birth, lower the need for pain relief or induction, and even lead to shorter labours. Plus, good antenatal education increases the likelihood of successful breastfeeding. Knowledge is powerful
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We’ve heard many names for great antenatal teachers—guides, mentors, even life-changers—and we totally get it. The right support during pregnancy can have a lasting impact, helping parents feel empowered, informed, and ready for birth and beyond. Antenatal education doesn’t just benefit the parents in your class—it ripples out to their families, their babies, and their wider community. And in today’s maternity system, that kind of support has never been more needed.
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Parents need and deserve to feel supported. As an antenatal teacher, you’ll be there to guide, nurture, and empower them—helping them feel held in a system that often doesn’t. The knowledge and confidence you provide will have a lasting impact, not just on parents but on their babies too.
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Continuity of care is proven to improve outcomes for parents—but in the UK, it’s something many simply don’t get. That’s why antenatal education is so vital. As an antenatal teacher, you’ll help parents understand their rights, find their voice, and feel confident making informed choices.