Birth Attendant Course
This page will tell you everything you need to know about our traditional birth attendant course. Use the useful navigator tool below to learn more about aspects of the course including the enrolment process & course content.
Before you apply, why not sign up to our Birth Attendant Course Webinar to find out if this is right for you?
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Course Overview
Learn more about the course, how to access it and how the modules work.
Guest Speakers
See a list of our notable speakers who are contributing to this ground breaking course.
Course Content
Learn exactly which modules we cover during this one year course.
Price
Cost of the course, payment plans & scholorships.
Why Choose Us?
Understand why we offer superior birth education with this revolutonary birth attendant training.
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Course Overview
Important course details / FAQ's
What is the birth academy?
Artemis Birth Attendant Academy provides an extensisve one year training programme to become a certified birth attendant. This is not a midwifery course, you will learn traditional birth keeping skills as a non clinical practitioner.
Is this a recognised qualification?
This course is certified by our own governing body and operates independently from mainstream regulating bodies and guidelines. Our approach is centered around women and informed by native & traditional practices.
We operate outside the mainstream maternity system so if you are looking for a course that is approved by governing bodies, this may not be for you. The validity of our certification process is based on the weight of our integrity, course content and outstanding statistics of birth outcomes from those we train who serve these families.
Do I have to have previous experience/ qualifications?
Although a basic understanding of biology and anatomy will be useful, we do not ask for any formal qualifications to apply nor do you need experience. Just having a passion to want to empower and support women in childbirth is all that’s required. We do not teach clinical care so a medical background is unnecessary. In fact, we ask those with a medical background to forget their medical approach to childbirth in order to get the most out of this course. We don’t want to train everyone, only the right people, which is why you must apply to be accepted on this course.
Can anyone enrol?
In short no. Anyone can apply, but as mentioned above, we are looking for the right candidates who align with our ethos. We want those who possess what it takes to join the childbirth revolution. Our mission is to provide women and families with the best support tailored to their needs. This is a transformational course, not transactional.
I’m already a midwife, is this course right for me?
If you feel disillusioned and restricted by the care you are currently able to provide as a midwife working within the medicalised system, this course is the transition you have been waiting for. If you want to work ‘with woman’ rather than ‘with sytetm’ and have always wanted to practice truly autonomous care, then this is for you!
When and where is the course?
The course officially launches in September 2023. It is a distance learning course so you can work at your own pace. Simply login and work through the modules. There will be monthly live zoom webinars to give students the opportunity to ask questions and meet one another. You will have the opportunity to attend an in person training course run over two days. These courses are run twice per year and will give you the opportunity to meet fellow students and gain confidence in your practice.
If you want to enrol after September that is absolutely fine, all the zoom sessions will be recorded so you can catch up with your fellow students!
After you have applied for the course and have been accepted you will be directed to the course enrolment process where you will find the course area to begin.
How long is the course?
The course is a year long (52 modules) but all candidates will have upto two years to complete it. We understand everyone will have varying availability so please take your time to complete this course.
As well as the 52 modules you will be expected to take time for personal study and conduct your own research alongside the course content. We ask all of our candidates to keep themselves updated with maternity care research.
Course fees
The total course fee is £4000
There is a 10% discount for course fees paid all at once. There are payment plans available to suit every budget. You can spread the cost over 12-24 months with flexible deposit options.
Please see the ‘price’ section for payment plan and scholorship options.
Contact us to discuss and payment plans to meet your needs.
Course modules
As previously explained, there are 52 modules. When you have logged into the course area you may begin. You must complete each module in order to access the next one. This includes a quiz in order to graduate to the next. Once you have completed a module you will continue to have access to it so that you can come back to it whenever you need to. All modules will have access & guidance to additional learning. The course offers multiple pathways to optimise your learning interests.
Alongside the course modules you will have a work book. This can be used to reflect upon your knowledge and build a personal portfolio of your learning.
Course Content
Here you will find all of our course modules. They are separated into trimesters! Remember if you have any further questions before applying please get in touch with us.
info@artemisbirthattendantacademy.com
Trimester One
Welcome to Artemis
Preconception
Signs of pregnancy
History of the birth attendant
The law & midwifery
Maternal death
Birth choices
Psyche
Birth trauma
3 step rewind
Risk assessment
Early pregnancy
Antenatal care
Common disorders in pregnancy
Physiological changes in pregnancy
Conditions affecting pregnancy
Stages of pregnancy
Fetal development
Trimester Two
Naturopathy
Microbiome
Brewers diet
Carnivore diet
Nutrition in pregnancy
Chiropractic care
Aromatherapy. Herbs & tinctures
Rebozo. Closing the bones ceremony
Acupressure. Acupuncture. Meditation
Others alternatives
Homeopathy
Native & alternative practices
Trimester Three
Fetal presentation. Belly mapping. Fetal skull.
Role of oxytocin
Induction of labour. Natural methods
Birth environment
Signs of labour. Stages of labour
Birth physiology
Mechanisms of labour
Medical interventions
The placenta
Pain management
Natural methods
Medical pain relief
Uterine inertia
Variations of normal
Trimester Four
Obstetric emergencies. Role of a birth attendant
Vaginal tearing
Baby at birth
Postnatal care
Infant feeding
Vaccinations & screening
FGM. Circumcision
Still birth & baby loss awareness
Managing grief
Free birthing
Baby care
Postnatal support
The fourth trimester
Safeguarding
Bonus Modules
Becoming the best version of you
Marketing your new business
Birth sabotage
Completion of training
Workshops
Moving forward
Why Choose Us?
Why our course stands out.
The problem and our solution
The over medicalised model of childbirth often prioritises the use of medical interventions and technology, rather than natural and physiological birth. This can lead to unnecessary medical interventions, including induction of labour, episiotomies, and caesarean sections. These interventions can have both physical and emotional consequences for the mother and baby, such as increased risk of infection, longer recovery times, and lower breastfeeding rates. Not to mention the emotional knock on effect for the entire family after a traumatic birth.
In comparison, a natural birth attendant focuses on facilitating and supporting normal, physiological birth without unnecessary interventions. This approach acknowledges the innate ability of women to birth their babies and provides them with the necessary support, information, and resources to do so. This approach can lead to better outcomes for both the mother and baby, including shorter labour times, fewer medical interventions, and higher rates of breastfeeding and better mental health. This will subsequently help the entire family with a ripple effect of love and feelings of safety and trust.
As maternity care is changing, more women are seeking autonomy over their bodies and a more woman-centred approach to care. This means that there is a growing demand for natural birth attendants who can provide women with the care and support they need to have a positive birth experience both inside and outside of the system. By taking a natural birth attendant course, practitioners can develop the skills and knowledge necessary to meet this demand and provide women with the care they need to have a safe and empowering birth experience.
The Song To Empower Women
Breathe Again – Nickita
Guest Speakers
We are excited to introduce some of the increible guest speakers on this course. From notable midwives, medical ethics specialists to marketing specialists, we have some of the most notable speakers out there who are more than qualified to teach on our course.
Nicky Adolphe
Irene Garzon
Sophie Messager
Jaclyn Dunne
Phil Escott
Laura Shanley
Mark Attwood
Alison Shaloe
Course Fees
For candidates applying outside of the UK contact us for payment information and payment plan details.
Payment will be based on the currency conversion rate on day of purchase.
£4000
The total cost of the course is £4000 but if you pay in full you will save £400 taking the cost down to £3600!
We do offer payment plans too, so please get in touch to work out a budget that suits your needs.
Please email
info@artemisbirthattendantacademy.com to find out more information about our affordable payment plans.
As we want to this course to be affordable for as many indivduals as possible, we do offer a part-scholarship. Please email us to apply.
Application Process
As previously stated, our intention is to train those who are best suited to serve in the sacred calling of birth work. It is a profound privilege to answer the call and dedicate oneself to serving others through love. Our birth workers possess a deep understanding of the importance of living from a place of love, rather than fear, and they are committed to a women-centered approach to care. Their exceptional outcomes reflect their level of knowledge and understanding, as well as their willingness to engage in ongoing spiritual and emotional growth. It is essential for birth workers to regularly take time for self-reflection and to stay grounded in the present moment, free from judgement of others. Our aim is to ensure that our candidates possess the necessary capabilities to pursue this path of constant personal growth. We acknowledge that we are all on a journey of learning and growth, and recognising this is an important first step.
If you feel unprepared to take on an extensive course that not only instructs on childbirth but also serves as a remarkable means for personal growth, you can register for a When Push Comes To Shove doula course as a gateway to this program
How To Apply
You can apply for the course in one of two ways. Please see below for more details.
1) Join Our Free Webinar
Sign up to our free webinar. This very informal webinar enables you to ask questions and we can discuss the course in detail. This webinar will also teach you a few things about birth that may not know! This is an amazing educational opportunity aswell as introduction to the course.
2) Book a 1-1
If you do not have time to attend the webinar you can always book a consultation with us. Either book a call or zoom chat!
Email us info@artemisbirthattendantacademy.com
or call us
0333 3211 472
Enrol!
Once you know you are ready to join the childbirth revolution simply enrol on our incredible course!
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