FAQs

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General

This is something we're really passionate about. Our training programs are designed to welcome and support everyone. Every program includes cultural safety and LGBTQIA+ inclusivity training, though it is weaved into our content and ethos.
Language is very important to us (pregnant people, birthing parent, mother, human)

Supporting neurodiverse learners:
We have a dedicated Inclusivity and Neurodiversity Lead - the lovely April, her whole role is making sure every single student feels supported throughout their journey with us. April is responsible for:
Providing personalised support for neurodivergent learners
Adapting materials and approaches when needed
Making sure our training environment works for all learning styles
If you have specific learning needs or just want to chat about how we can best support you, please reach out. We're genuinely committed to making our programs work for everyone, we welcome all learning styles and neurodiversity.
Not at all! You don't need any healthcare or teaching background for our training programs. We love welcoming career changers from every walk of life that's what makes our community so rich and diverse. What really matters is your passion for supporting families and whether you connect with our inclusive approach to perinatal education and our vibe is right for you.
We cap our courses at 10 students. This means you get personal attention and can build real connections with your fellow students. It makes such a difference to the learning experience! We run courses regularly throughout the year, you can find all dates here
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We love to chat about which training might suit your goals and dreams so do reach out. You can find all our course information and info packs here plus how to book a free call

Antenatal Diploma

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
Oooh So much! 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 a lot more!
A full business course included alongside live business workshops and mentoring
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
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.
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 we'll support you through this!) Everything we ask you to do has a real purpose for your future practice.
The Antenatal & Early Postnatal Diploma is £1,345, and we offer payment plans.
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!)
An example workshop is: Small but Mighty - supporting independent Antenatal Educators go up against the larger franchises and their marketing budgets
Access to updated course materials as things evolve
Space to ask loads of questions and share ideas
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.
Ahhh we could list loads of things we are so proud of here, there are many including our educators, the depth of our content, the resources we give you, there is so much! But really the biggest thing is we're genuinely invested in your success, not just getting you through a course.
We’re also just all obsessed with birth and all it brings, every single person who guides you here works with parents day in day out. We live and breathe it!
But if we have to mention a few things then…
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

Doula

A doula provides continuous emotional, physical, and informational support to birthing people and their families, basically, you're their advocate and support person throughout their experience. Our doula training covers everything from birth physiology and comfort techniques to advocacy skills and how to run your professional practice. We offer two pathways: Birth & Postnatal Doula Training and Postnatal Doula Training, so you can choose what feels right for you.
Language is very important to us (pregnant people, birthing parent, mother, human)

Supporting neurodiverse learners:
We have a dedicated Inclusivity and Neurodiversity Lead - the lovely April, her whole role is making sure every single student feels supported throughout their journey with us. April is responsible for:
Providing personalised support for neurodivergent learners
Adapting materials and approaches when needed
Making sure our training environment works for all learning styles
If you have specific learning needs or just want to chat about how we can best support you, please reach out. We're genuinely committed to making our programs work for everyone, we welcome all learning styles and neurodiversity.
Birth & Postnatal Doula Training:
This is our comprehensive training covering both birth and postnatal doula skills. You'll learn about birth physiology, the birth environment, birth rights and advocacy, safeguarding, trauma informed care and so so much more. Whether you choose or in person both are nurturing environments with your fellow Doulas and mentors.
Online: £1,295
In Person 4 day immersive: £1,595
Postnatal Doula Training:
This course is a deep dive into supporting families during those precious (and sometimes overwhelming!) early weeks and months. a deep dive into postnatal care and support. It includes in-person training in North London, so you get that hands-on practise and nurturing with your fellow Doulas and mentors.
Online and In-Person: £995

Payment Plans are available!
Our doula training programs are FEDANT-accredited, FEDANT is the UK's leading regulatory body for birth professionals. We'll guide you through all the insurance and professional registration during your training.
This is something we're really passionate about! When you train with us you gain your certification and can begin to practise immediately with us alongside you mentoring you for a minimum of 12 months.
One-to-One Mentoring: This is included in your course fee for either your first birth or postnatal experience as a doula (or even a combined job if that's how it works out).
We give you:
A personal mentor (that you choose)
WhatsApp support throughout your first doula experience
A full hour's debrief session afterwards to help you process everything
Group Mentoring: Ongoing support through our Doula WhatsApp group for peer support and questions (honestly, this community is amazing)
Weekly online Doula chats where you can ask anything and connect with your peers and access to experienced doulas whenever you need guidance
Additional Mentoring: If you want more 1-to-1 support beyond that first experience, it starts at £45 per hour for ongoing professional development.
Most of our Doulas find they get what they need without investing more though honestly!
Our Doula Training is a mix of self paced study, live online learning and in-person training currently held in Manchester and London.

Our aim is to make this training as accessible if we can but there's something really special about learning in person with your fellow students.
Training duration varies depending on which pathway you choose, but typically spans 4 months. All our programs include ongoing support, mentoring, and access to our doula community for continuous learning because the learning never stops in this work!
Absolutely! Our training pathways let you focus on what calls to you:

Birth & Postnatal Doula Training prepares you for supporting families through both birth and the postnatal period

Postnatal Doula Training focuses specifically on early parenthood support

Many doulas choose the comprehensive training so they can offer full perinatal support to families, but it's totally up to you and what feels right.
Ahhh we could list loads of things we are so proud of here, there are many including our educators, the depth of our content, the resources we give you, there is so much! But really the biggest thing is we're genuinely invested in your success, not just getting you through a course.
We’re also just all obsessed with birth and all it brings, every single person who guides you here works with parents day in day out. We live and breathe it!
We totally get that the idea of supporting someone through birth or those early weeks can feel overwhelming! That's exactly why we've built in so much support the mentoring, the community, the ongoing chats, resources and learning opportunities. Most of our graduates tell us they feel much more prepared than they expected, and remember, you'll have that one-to-one mentoring for your first experience. Plus, our community is always there when you need them. You've got this!
We love to chat about our Doula Training so do reach out. You can find all our course information and info packs here plus how to book a free call

Hypnobirthing

Yes, this training is for those who already hold an antenatal qualification. We accept Accredited Antenatal Teachers, Doulas, Hypnobirthing Instructors, Registered Midwives, and IBCLC Lactation Consultants. We'll need to see your accreditation after booking.
Language is very important to us (pregnant people, birthing parent, mother, human)

Supporting neurodiverse learners:
We have a dedicated Inclusivity and Neurodiversity Lead - the lovely April, her whole role is making sure every single student feels supported throughout their journey with us. April is responsible for:
Providing personalised support for neurodivergent learners
Adapting materials and approaches when needed
Making sure our training environment works for all learning styles
If you have specific learning needs or just want to chat about how we can best support you, please reach out. We're genuinely committed to making our programs work for everyone, we welcome all learning styles and neurodiversity.
The investment is £425, with payment plans available. You can spread the cost across 3 monthly payments of £141.67.
This course doesn't hold FEDANT accreditation on its own, as it's designed as an add-on to your existing qualification rather than a standalone one.
The course is split into three modules: Fear & Culture (understanding hypnosis, the fear parents experience, and how it shows up in birth), The Hypnobirthing Tool Kit (understanding pain, language, and practical tools), and Bringing It All to Life (how to deliver sessions, structure lessons, and support parents through the inner work).
Yes, training in hypnobirthing means you can add more to what you already offer parents. It's a great point of difference alongside your antenatal course or doula offerings, and can also be run as independent hypnobirthing courses, retreats, or 1:1 sessions

We’re always happy to chat

If you have any questions at all about our courses, payment plans or what this work could look like for you then get in touch!