Spinning Babies®
Certified Parent Educator Training
Elevate your childbirth education skills and be prepared to teach the Spinning Babies® Birth Preparation Class immediately upon completion
St. Pete Beach, Florida
May 31-June 3, 2025
Ready to revolutionize your approach to childbirth education?
Welcome to Spinning Babies® Certified Parent Educator Training
As a Spinning Babies® Certified Parent Educator, you’ll be ready to teach Spinning Babies® Birth Preparation Classes; educating families on physiological birth and the relevance of fetal positioning in pregnancy and birth. Support expectant parents in your communities to navigate pregnancy with greater confidence and more ease.
Prerequisite: Spinning Babies® Foundational Workshop.
- Become a Spinning Babies® Certified Parent Educator and gain unparalleled expertise in childbirth education.
- Earn 25 Continuing Education (CE) credits through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
- Join a global community dedicated to shifting the birth paradigm.
What to Expect
Elevate Your Childbirth Education Skills With Hands-on Instruction, Expert Guidance, and Extensive Resources.
- Four full days of hands on learning
- Lodging and meal accommodations
- Pre-training materials and access to the Spinning Babies® Community Site
- One-year access to Spinning Babies® Online Course Birth Preparation
- Extensive Parent Educator Manual
- Pre-training Zoom meetings
Spinning Babies® - Provisional Parent Educator designation upon completion
- Class materials, including slide show presentations and parent handouts
- Affiliate commission links (active upon certification)
- Free listing on our website for one year post-certification
- Ongoing support with Zoom meetings, newsletters, and promotional materials
- Private Facebook Group for attendees
…and so much more! By the end of this training, you’ll be equipped to Educate parents in Spinning Babies® techniques with confidence, expertise, and a renewed sense of purpose.
Walk Away Ready to Make an Impact
- Licensed Agreement: Teach the Birth Preparation Class to pregnant parents.
- Directory Listing: Your profile on the Spinning Babies® website.
- Affiliate Commission Program: Earn commissions through our affiliate program.
- SpBCPE Credentials: Use Spinning Babies® Certified Parent Educator credentials.
- Marketing Assistance: Support for promoting your classes.
- Global Community: Participate in Zoom meetings and stay updated with newsletters.
- Ready-to-Use Materials: Access class materials, including a slideshow presentation and parent handouts
Meet Your Instructors
Joyce Hoek-Pula
Joyce Hoek-Pula is and experienced and seasoned doula and masseuse. She teaches doulas since 2015 and is co-owner of BiA Doula Training. She has also practised as a yoga teacher, pregnancy yoga teacher and yoga teacher trainer for 14 years. Joyce was amongst the first doulas to attend Gail’s workshop in The Netherlands. Applying Spinning Babies® core principles in the birth space has been a revelatory add on to how she can be of help to her clients. Becoming a Spinning Babies® Parent Educator in 2018 made so much sense, and now Joyce teaches the Spinning Babies Parent Class to expecting parents in Amsterdam, including her doula clients.
Marlies Phielix
Marlies Phielix is a mother of three grown up, beautiful human beings, living in the Netherlands. She is a full-time and an experienced birth doula, pregnancy and- postpartum masseuse, Spinning Babies® Certified Parent Educator, doula trainer and co-owner at BiA Doula Training. For 6 years she was a board member at the Dutch Professional Association for Doulas. She has a special interest in traditional birth practices, traditional birth wisdom, the human being as body, mind and spirit and in combining this with modern knowledge in a practical way. Marlies is constantly furthering her education and she continues to learn and grow as a person and a birth professional. The very first Spinning Babies® workshop in the Netherlands taught by Gail played a big part in how her work as a doula evolved over the years.
Accommodations—included with your registration
Lodging
Beachcomber Resort, A classic Florida beach hotel reminiscent of a simpler time. Beachcomber Beach Resort features freshly remodeled rooms and suites overlooking a lush tropical courtyard with hammocks and lawn games, multiple pools, direct access to St. Pete Beach, and close to many local attractions! conveniently located at the same venue as the training.
Resort Amenities
- Direct Access to St. Pete Beach
- Beach services including chairs, umbrellas and cabanas
- Two Outdoor Heated Pools
- Lush Tropical Courtyard
- Courtyard Hammocks
- Overnight Parking
- Wireless Internet Access
- Lawn Games
- Local Fitness Center Privileges (Off-site)
- Business Center
- Gift Shop
- Meeting & Event Space
- Executive Boardroom
Training Price
Early Bird Registration (Special Offer Ends February 17, 2025): $2,695.00
Save $300 by registering early!
NEW: 4-month payment plan available during the Early Bird period. Make four equal monthly payments of $673.75*.
*Price reflects the monthly payments available for the default registration of a shared, double-occupancy room.
Regular Registration (February 18, 2025 – April 26, 2025): $2,995.00
Important: There are only 30 seats available for this training, and they are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Secure your spot by completing the application and registration process promptly.
Cancellation Policy
- $200 USD fee for cancellations on or before February 17, 2025
- $400 USD fee for cancellations on or before April 17, 2025
No refunds after April 17, 2025
Ready to transform your childbirth education classes?
Join us in St. Pete Beach, Florida and elevate your childbirth education skills with hands-on instruction, expert guidance, and extensive resources.
We can’t wait to be with you!
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Frequently Asked Questions
To qualify to become a Spinning Babies® Certified Parent Educator you will be able to fit one of the two pathways described below.
Your application will show that you meet the requirements.
- Take a Spinning Babies® 1 or 2 Day Workshop before attending the Certified Parent Educator Training
- Complete the training application
- Have your documents ready to upload for your application process
- If you are accepted, be sure to go back and finish your registration (including payment) to secure your seat.
Open to certified childbirth educators, registered prenatal yoga instructors (200 hours), and non-certified childbirth educators who have taught five or more childbirth education group classes.
What to Wear:
Comfortable clothing suitable for floor activities, such as sweats, leggings, yoga pants, loose clothing, or a long skirt.
What to Bring:
- Pelvis model and baby (available for purchase here)
- Water bottle
- Pillow(s)
- Yoga mat
Optional Items:
- Bolster or meditation pillow
- Birthing ball
- Peanut ball(s)
- Portable massage table (email spbcpe@spinningbabies.com if bringing one)
Note: Storage space will be provided for personal items during the event.
Training Day 1: May 31, 2025
- 8:30 AM Sign-in/registration
- 9:00 AM Class starts
- Time TBD Lunch break
- 6:00 PM Class ends
Training Day 2: June 1, 2025
- 8:45 AM Sign-in
- 9:00 AM Class begins
- Time TBD Lunch break
- 6:00 PM Class ends
Training Day 3: June 2, 2025
- 8:45 AM Sign-in
- 9:00 AM Class begins
- Time TBD Lunch break
- 6:00 PM Class ends
Training Day 4: June 3, 2025
- 8:45 AM Sign-in
- 9:00 AM Class begins
- Time TBD Lunch break
- 4:00 PM Class ends
Yes, during the application you will be asked to upload proof of experience as a childbirth educator or prenatal yoga instructor and attendance verification for your Spinning Babies® 1 or 2-Day Workshop (include instructor’s name, date, and location of the workshop).
We offer Equity Seats for childbirth educators of color. You will receive a link to apply for the Equity Seat in your Application Acceptance email. You do not have to pay to apply. The deadline to submit your Equity Seat application is November 19, 2024. After reviewing the applications, an email will be sent to all applicants with the results no later than November 26, 2024.
If you are selected as the Equity Seat recipient, you will have one week to verify your acceptance before the next recipient is chosen.
You will become a Spinning Babies® Provisional Parent Educator. You are required to teach three Spinning Babies® Birth Preparation Classes and submit parent evaluations to complete your certification.
You will also have access to continued support with Zoom meetings, newsletters, and promotional materials and access to a private Facebook group for ongoing engagement.
- Receive Acceptance Email: Once your application is approved, you will receive an email with a link to complete your registration for the training.
- Complete Registration: Follow the instructions in your training confirmation email to finalize your registration.
Prepare Your Documents: Before starting your application, ensure you have all necessary documents ready. This includes:
- Proof of experience as a childbirth educator or prenatal yoga instructor. If applicable, include your certification document.
- Attendance verification for the Spinning Babies® workshop you have attended (instructor’s name, date, and location).
- If not certified, upload a document outlining your teaching history. This should include your experience teaching parents childbirth education classes, duration of teaching, topics covered, and any relevant background information.
Apply Early: Take advantage of Early Bird pricing and the 6-month payment plan by applying before November 19, 2024.
Check Your Email: Regularly check your email for acceptance notifications and further instructions. To ensure you receive all updates, add spbcpe@spinningbabies.com and info@spinningbabies.com to your contact list.
Reach Out for Help: If you have any questions or need assistance with your application, please contact us at spbcpe@spinningbabies.com.
$200 USD fee for cancellations on or before February 17, 2025
$400 USD fee for cancellations on or before April 17, 2025
No refunds after April 17, 2025