Join a global community of birth professionals dedicated to empowering parents and supporting physiological birth. Spinning Babies® offers comprehensive certifications, workshops, and training programs designed to help you deepen your expertise and make a lasting impact on families.
FOR: Birth and Pregnancy Professionals and Educators (Nurses, midwives, doulas, physicians, bodyworkers, massage therapists, childbirth educators, prenatal yoga teachers)
PREREQUISITES: None
This workshop introduces you to the core principles of Spinning Babies®. Learn foundational physiological birth practices, how to enhance balance in the body and work with fetal positioning to support comfort, ease and labor progress.
FOR: Birth professionals (nurses, midwives, physicians, doulas)
PREREQUISITES: The Foundational Workshop + 3 Months Post Workshop Experience
This workshop builds on the Foundational Workshop and focuses on reflection and dissection of your experience applying the approach. You’ll also learn advanced techniques along with refining your skills in the foundational techniques. This workshop offers a pathway to becoming a Certified Birth Professional.
FOR: Birth professionals (Nurses, midwives, physicians, doulas)
PREREQUISITES: None
A transformative three-and-a-half-day experience, the Birth Skills Training offers an immersion into the Spinning Babies® approach This program is one of two pathways to becoming a Certified Birth Professional with Spinning Babies®. You’ll leave equipped with the knowledge and practical tools to guide expectant families through a more comfortable and empowered birth process.
FOR: Birth professionals (Nurses, midwives, physicians, doulas)
PREREQUISITES: The Foundational Workshop & Integration Workshop, or Birth Skills Training, Online Learning Modules
Become a Spinning Babies® Certified Birth Professional by completing the online modules and choosing one of two pathways: the Birth Skills or Integration track. These certifications honor your dedication to physiological birth and provide advanced knowledge in fetal positioning and birth practices. Upon certification, you’ll be added to the Spinning Babies® Certified Birth Professional directory, showcasing your expertise, positioning you as a leader in birth work, and highlighting your commitment to providing optimal care and support to families.
FOR: Childbirth Educators
PREREQUISITES: The Foundational Workshop + Experience as Childbrith Educator
Become a Certified Parent Educator and teach expectant families our signature Birth Preparation Class. Guide them with tools to navigate pregnancy discomfort and help them prepare for birth with confidence. This certification includes a 4-day in-person training to hone your teaching with peers, plus the full Birth Preparation curriculum, teaching slides, and parent handouts to support you in offering the class in your communities.
FOR: Professionals with a hands-on practice (bodyworkers, chiropractors, massage therapists)
PREREQUISITES: The Foundational Workshop + Experience as a Bodyworker
The Aware Practitioner Training is designed for professionals with a hands on practice such as bodyworkers, massage therapists, chiropractors, and midwives. This training offers practical bodywork techniques to restore balance, ease tension, and create space within the body. Through fascia release, nervous system awareness, and layered touch, you’ll support overall function and comfort with an individualized approach.
Spinning Babies® offers a physiological approach to birth that works with the body’s natural processes to enhance comfort and ease during labor. Rather than focusing on interventions, Spinning Babies® optimizes fetal positioning, helping to reduce the need for forceful procedures like forceps or cesarean sections. The method encourages a holistic, body-centered approach that allows birth professionals to support families with confidence, reducing fear and promoting a smoother birth experience.
Yes, Spinning Babies® offers a variety of online courses designed for birth professionals and expectant parents. These courses allow you to learn at your own pace and from the comfort of your own home. Our online offerings include:
The Foundational Workshop is an introductory workshop designed for birth professionals (nurses, midwives, doulas, physicians, bodyworkers, massage therapists, childbirth educators, prenatal yoga teachers). This workshop teaches the core principles of Spinning Babies®, focusing on optimizing fetal positioning and supporting physiological birth practices. It’s ideal for professionals starting their Spinning Babies® journey or refining their skills to provide enhanced support to families.
The Integration Workshop is designed for birth professionals who have already completed the Foundational Workshop and have been integrating Spinning Babies® into their practice for three months or more. This workshop focuses on integrating Spinning Babies® techniques into your daily practice, refining your skills and boosting your confidence in applying these methods. It is the second pathway to becoming a Certified Birth Professional, and it’s perfect for those who want to deepen their ability to support families through labor and birth.
The Birth Skills Training is an intensive, three-and-a-half-day retreat style training designed to dive deeper into fetal positioning, anatomy, and physiology. Unlike the Foundational Workshop, which introduces the basics of Spinning Babies®, the Birth Skills Training provides an advanced, hands-on experience that is one of the two pathways to becoming a Certified Birth Professional. It’s ideal for professionals who want to enhance their expertise and feel more confident in supporting physiological birth.
The Certified Birth Professional certification is awarded to birth professionals who complete the online modules and either the Foundational Workshop and Integration Workshop, or the Birth Skills Training. This certification demonstrates your advanced knowledge and practical expertise in fetal positioning, physiological birth, and supporting families through empowered birth experiences. It positions you as a leader in birth work and is recognized within the global community of Spinning Babies® professionals.
The Aware Practitioner Training is specifically for professionals with a hands-on practice, such as bodyworkers, chiropractors, and massage therapists, who want to deepen their knowledge of fetal positioning and improve comfort during pregnancy. This training teaches advanced techniques for fascia work, pelvic level solutions, and labor progression, empowering you to offer more effective care for your clients and support physiological birth.
Yes! Spinning Babies® advanced trainings offer Continuing Education (CE) credits accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation (ANCC).
These CE hours are widely accepted by certifying bodies for nurses, midwives, physicians, doulas, childbirth educators, bodyworkers, and other birth professionals. Some Approved Trainers also offer region-specific recognition for attendees in areas like California, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand.
All participants receive a certificate of completion listing the applicable CE hours. We recommend checking with your certifying organization if you require confirmation for your specific credentialing pathway.
Spinning Babies® is built on a foundation of empathy, respect, and sensitivity. We understand that birth professionals and parents come from a variety of experiences, and we strive to approach each situation with compassion and care. Our methods are designed to:
Our trauma-informed approach ensures that all communication and techniques are respectful, sensitive, and supportive of every individual’s needs.
Maybe! The Certified Parent Educator training is the only program that qualifies you to teach Spinning Babies® techniques. As a Certified Parent Educator, you will be trained to teach the Spinning Babies® Birth Preparation Class to expectant parents. This class helps parents understand the importance of fetal positioning and equips them with the knowledge to prepare for a smoother, more empowered birth experience.
You’ll receive ready-made materials, including presentations, handouts, and class resources, to guide your teaching. Additionally, Spinning Babies® provides ongoing support to help you promote and grow your classes, ensuring you have the tools to confidently educate parents in your community.
By becoming a Certified Parent Educator, you’ll be empowered to guide parents toward understanding and supporting the natural processes of birth, helping them feel more prepared and confident as they approach their labor journey.
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