Antenatal Diploma FAQs

What is antenatal education and why become an antenatal educator?
Antenatal education is all about preparing expectant parents for the incredible journey of pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood. As an antenatal educator, you'll be there supporting families during one of the most transformative times in their lives, helping them understand their choices around birth, pain relief options, and caring for their newborn. Our antenatal educator training gives you everything you need to run your own classes, workshops, retreats and more making a real difference to families when they need it most.

This course is an excellent foundation to your career as a birth professional

What does The Perinatal Academy's Antenatal & Early Postnatal Diploma include?
We've packed so much into this comprehensive course because we want you to feel completely confident when you qualify:

33+ hours of live training with our expert educators
Self-paced online modules covering birth physiology, caesarean birth, and more
Full FEDANT accreditation (the UK's top regulatory body)
Full educator manual to keep and use for courses
Access to course templates and lesson plans
12 months access to The Perinatal Collective community and mentoring through your first course and beyond - this is priceless!
Access to a huge amount of resources to use in your teaching, and full business and marketing set up support which is ongoing

How long does the antenatal educator course take to complete?
We've designed it to fit around real life! The live training happens over three months, and you'll have 4 months after your final session to complete your assignments. But honestly, we get that life can be unpredictable, so you need some more support then you can speak to us. We have designed our courses so you can balance your training with work and family commitments.

What assignments are required for the antenatal diploma?
The assignments are all designed to build skills you'll actually use as a qualified antenatal educator such as:

Session preparation exercises (so you'll know exactly how to plan your classes)
Understanding the community you will be working in
A final live presentation (1.5 hours - and yes, we'll support you through this!) Everything we ask you to do has a real purpose for your future practice.

How much does antenatal educator training cost?
The Antenatal & Early Postnatal Diploma is £1,295, we offer payment plans.

What ongoing support do antenatal educators receive?

This is one of the things we're most proud of! When you graduate, you join The Perinatal Collective which includes:

Monthly workshops and continuing education (because our learning never stops!)
Bi-monthly "Midwife Clinic" sessions with our NHS midwife Natalie
WhatsApp community support (honestly, the connections our graduates make are amazing)
Business mentoring and templates (we want you to succeed!)
Access to updated course materials as things evolve

Can I teach antenatal classes online or in-person?
Absolutely both! Our training prepares you for whatever format works best for you and your families. We'll give you guidance on adapting your content for different formats and help you think through building your antenatal education business in today's world whether that's face-to-face, online, or a mix of both.

What makes The Perinatal Academy different from other antenatal educator courses? There are quite a few things that make us special:

Our comprehensive curriculum with 33+ hours of live training - our content is deep and nuanced and passionate!
Proper LGBTQIA+ inclusivity and cultural safety focus (this isn't just a tick-box exercise)
Long-term mentoring and community support
Expert educators with real-world experience who are supporting families day in day out
Full FEDANT accreditation and professional recognition
Flexible payment options and ongoing business support (because we want you to thrive, not just survive!)

We're not just about getting you qualified - we're about setting you up for a successful, fulfilling career supporting families!

We love to chat about our Antenatal Diploma so do reach out. You can find all our course information and info packs here plus how to book a free call