BECOME A CHILDBIRTH EDUCATOR
Supporting families with education at the intersection of evidence and intuition.
LEAVE TRAINING CERTIFIED AND READY TO START YOUR BUSINESS.
When you teach Preparing for Birth, you receive:
Childbirth education for any one type of birth. Physiological, medicated, vaginal, and cesarean birth are all included.
A journal that organizes the thoughts, hopes and dreams of your students and turns them into easy discussion points to bring up with their care provider, birth team, or partner.
The student journal is printed on the softest high quality paper. It looks and feels luxe - families will feel pampered and will want to explore and journal between classes.
Materials that minimally branded so they will simply accent and add to all the wonderful things you are already doing!
Career support and mentoring as part of the BEST community of professionals who work collaboratively to build sustainable and ethical careers.
“I feel confident and ready to teach. I’ve never seen such a warm and inclusive curriculum.”
Why Become a Certified Childbirth Educator?
What if you could do something big - something that allows you to make a real impact on the lives of women, babies and families? What if you could spent time doing things you LOVE - and could make money while doing it?
When you certify with Best you will leave training a certified educator, ready to build your business and change the world..
You will learn…
Obviously you will learn all the ends and outs of birth so that you can confidently teach classes that support your students in preparing for their BEST birth. You will also learn how to charge appropriately, how to build your network, fill your classes and teach effective and fun classes that your clients will love.
What About the Workshop?
Best Childbirth Educator Training is modern, dynamic and we promise you'll have a good time. This training is ONE day filled with a unique blend of education and wisdom, honesty and humor. You will leave with your heart full and ready to teach others.
The Preparing for Birth Curriculum
BEST Educators have access to multiple flexible curriculum, meditations, birth videos and access to many more business tools. All curriculum use inclusive language. Here is an example of the comprehensive six session course.
Session One
affirmations and our subconscious
checking with our reality
your gowning uterus
care providers and birth places
considering birth options and support
caring for your body, baby and self
Session Four
nurturing ourselves
your pregnancy journey
holistic stages of labor
coping in labor and birth
variations in coping
connecting with my baby
Session Two
communication
policies, tests and procedures
birth plans
informed consent
the care of me
inductions
Session Five
optimal fetal positioning
my labor journey
cesarean birth
Session Three
pushing
your placenta
the first moments of postpartum
your baby's first moments and care plan
your dynamic breast milk
healing after birth
Session Six
relationships
adjusting to a new life
power of touch
what does a baby need
postpartum mental health
yourself as a parent difference.
ANSWERS TO YOUR QUESTIONS!
What is THE COST TO ATTEND THE WORKSHOP AND BECOME A CERTIFIED Educator?
Our $795 registration fee covers attendance at the workshop and all study materials besides books. BEST has no packets and no membership fees. We also offer Women of Color scholarships, early bird registration discounts and incentives for our local hosts.
Do you offer payment plans?
YES! To register you will need to put down a deposit, but each registrant receives a link to make further payments. Pay your balance at one time, or pay a little at a time up until time for your workshop. Whatever works for you!
How long is the training?
It’s one day. Then you go out and change the world!
WHAT BOOKS AM I REQUIRED TO READ?
Your awesome books can be found right here.
I AM TRAVELING TO Attend THE WORKSHOP. WHERE SHOULD I STAY?
Many people travel to attend workshops and so we make it easy. Some locations offer our "Birth Pro-Sleepover" option to stay with your trainer. We also always look for locations where participants can walk to food and lodging. Please contact us for the specifics of your desired training location.
HOW OFTEN DO I NEED TO RECERTIFY AND HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
Recertification happens ever two years. The cost is $75, but if you refer people to us we offer a discount. The recert form is like the rest of our program - straightforward, user friendly and not meant to create needless work.