Welcome to the Mentor Hub, your central resource repository designed exclusively for PPNE (Prenatal and Perinatal Educator) mentors. As a vital pillar of our community, your role in guiding and nurturing PPNE students and graduates is paramount. The Mentor Hub is meticulously crafted to equip you with the tools and knowledge necessary to excel in this pivotal role.

On Saturday, September 24, from 12:00 to 2:00 pm EDT, a live virtual forum was held to discuss effective strategies for introducing prenatal and perinatal psychology concepts to medical colleagues in hospital and clinic settings. The forum brought together a distinguished panel of medical professionals who are also experts in birth psychology. The panel shared their insights and experiences on how to communicate the conscious, sentient nature of babies before and after birth, a topic not widely known but transformative for those who embrace it.

3-Part Symposium on Adoption Considerations in Birth Psychology Join us for a 3-part symposium featuring Michael Trout and other experts discussing crucial adoption considerations in birth psychology. Topics Include: - Mental Life of the First Mother: Delve into the psychological experiences of biological mothers during and after pregnancy. - Dissociation Defense: Understand dissociation as a defense against grief and its long-term impacts. - Prenatal Emotional Withdrawal: Explore how a mother's emotional withdrawal affects the unborn child. - Adoptive Parent-Child Relationships: Examine the dynamics between adopted children and their adoptive parents. - Therapeutic Interventions: Learn about strategies to support biological mothers, adopted children, and adoptive parents. This symposium provides valuable insights and tools for professionals in birth psychology and adoption.

CranioSacral Therapy and Birth Psychology During this program, you will: Gain a clear understanding of how CranioSacral Therapy (CST) integrates the concepts of Birth Psychology Recognize how our consciousness, thoughts and emotions affect our physical structure Explore the concepts and applications of pre and perinatal psychology Explore the anatomy and physiology of the craniosacral system and its relationship to conception, pregnancy and birth Develop and refine light-touch palpation skills via virtual practice Learn and practice palpating the “listening stations” key body locations where the craniosacral motion can best be evaluated Learn and practice tissue release techniques for the pelvic and respiratory diaphragms and thoracic inlet

Gain a powerful tool to help improve pregnancy and birth outcomes~ Become a certified Pregnancy Dialogues ™ Facilitator. In this facilitator training course, you will learn how to facilitate a  circle of support in your area.  Everyone who completes the 8-hour training will receive an official Pregnancy Dialogues ™ Facilitator Certificate.

Birth Psychology Month explores how our earliest experiences shape lifelong health and well-being. This year we explore: The Innate Wisdom of Birth – How Womb Ecology Becomes World Ecology. This special event brings together leading experts to discuss the profound connection between womb ecology and the world around us. With the Recording Package, you get on-demand access to all sessions, allowing you to explore the innate wisdom of birth at your own pace. Whether you're a parent, birth worker, or professional, these recordings provide essential insights to support conscious conception, pregnancy, and birth.

Birth Psychology Month explores how our earliest experiences shape lifelong health and well-being. In 2026, we focus on the theme Our Biology Becomes Our Biography, spotlighting new research and interdisciplinary dialogue on how prenatal and perinatal experiences influence future physiology, emotional regulation, and relational health. With the Recording Package, you get on-demand access to all sessions, allowing you to explore the innate wisdom of birth at your own pace. Whether you're a parent, birth worker, or professional, these recordings provide essential insights to support conscious conception, pregnancy, and birth.

The PPNE Certificate Program offers a unique, comprehensive education in birth psychology, neuroscience, and epigenetics to empower you as a Prenatal and Perinatal Educator or birth psychology-informed practitioner. Learn how birth imprints form and influence development, and gain the skills to support parents and babies in integrating these early experiences positively.