About the Course
Prenatal and Perinatal Psychology for Midwives is a three-month online learning program that brings a vital, often overlooked dimension to modern midwifery—understanding the psychological, emotional, and relational foundations of human life. Grounded in ethical caregiving, nervous system awareness, and deep listening, this program invites midwives to explore the full continuum of the childbearing experience—from preconception through the postpartum period—through the lens of birth psychology.
Participants will examine how early experiences shape development, bonding, and resilience, while exploring the evolving paradigm of birthwork in today’s complex world. Through a blend of scientific insight and reflective practice, the program illuminates the physiological and emotional dimensions of caregiving, the imprint of early life experiences, and the profound role of the midwife in fostering safety, connection, and coherence in the birth environment.
This program goes beyond conventional midwifery education by integrating the latest research in prenatal and perinatal psychology with somatic and trauma-informed perspectives. Midwives will be guided to explore sustainable and supportive models of care—approaches that honor the well-being of both families and practitioners. By deepening awareness of consciousness, communication, and relational presence, participants will leave with a renewed understanding of what it truly means to hold space for birth and to nurture life at its very beginnings.
What You’ll Receive Through the Prenatal and Perinatal Psychology for Midwives Program
Introductory Education in Prenatal and Perinatal Psychology
Over this three-month, self-paced program, explore how early experiences—from conception through postpartum—shape lifelong patterns of health, bonding, and resilience. Learn how to integrate this understanding into your midwifery practice with greater depth and awareness.
Trauma-Informed and Nervous System-Aware Care Strategies
Discover how to bring regulation, attunement, and presence into every interaction. These approaches help create safety for mothers, babies, and families while supporting your own well-being as a practitioner.
Exploration of Sustainable and Supportive Models of Care
Examine approaches that nurture both family and midwife—balancing connection, boundaries, and longevity in your work without compromising depth or compassion.
Community and Connection
Join a growing circle of midwives and perinatal professionals who share your commitment to conscious, relational care. Engage in discussion, reflection, and ongoing support through APPPAH’s vibrant educational community.
FREE 6-Month APPPAH Premier Membership
Receive a complimentary six-month membership that includes access to exclusive resources, community discussions, and professional gatherings.
Guidance on Creating Supportive Birth Environments
Explore how external factors—space, language, systems, and relationships—can influence the emotional and physiological safety of birth, and learn how to cultivate environments that promote connection and trust.
Flexible Learning Format
Engage in a self-paced, modular curriculum designed for working midwives and perinatal professionals. Study on your own schedule while receiving structured, heart-centered education grounded in both science and humanity. You will have access for the lifetime of the program.
Preview the Curriculum
- Module 2 Introduction
- Lesson 1 | Foundations of Birth Psychology (20:58)
- Lesson 2 | Interpersonal Neurobiology & The Nervous System
- Lesson 3 | Epigenetics
- Lesson 4 | Attachment & Early Bonding
- Lesson 5 | Prenatal & Perinatal Theories
- Lesson 6 | Pregnancy & Birth
- Lesson 7 | The Fourth Trimester
- Lesson 8 | Cultural Impacts
Sustainable, Conscious Midwifery for Today’s World
Move beyond conventional midwifery education and develop a practice that is aligned with modern research, emotional intelligence, and ethical caregiving. Learn strategies for balancing practitioner well-being while providing comprehensive, holistic care that nurtures both families and midwives.
Integrate Birth Psychology into Midwifery Care
Gain a deeper understanding of how early experiences shape lifelong well-being by integrating principles of prenatal and perinatal psychology. Learn to recognize the imprints of birth, support nervous system awareness, and apply trauma-informed care to create safer, more empowering birth experiences.
Create Community and Meaningful Connections
Join a supportive network of like-minded perinatal professionals committed to evolving the birth and postpartum care practices. Through collaborative learning, shared experiences, and deep discussions, build lasting relationships that will enrich both your personal and professional journey.
Join the Movement
Enrolling in Prenatal and Perinatal Psychology for Midwives: Where Birthwork Meets the Science of Human Foundations is more than an educational experience—it’s the beginning of a ripple effect that extends far beyond your own practice. Just as a single drop creates expanding waves, the awareness and understanding you gain in this program will touch the families you serve, influence the birth environments you help create, and contribute to a more conscious and connected future for birthwork.
This three-month, self-paced program goes beyond theory, offering reflective and practical ways to weave birth psychology into your midwifery practice. You’ll explore how early experiences shape human development, how relational safety and attunement support healthy beginnings, and how presence and communication can transform the experience of birth.
With access to expert guidance, interactive learning experiences, and a FREE 6-Month APPPAH Premier Membership, you’ll join a growing community of perinatal professionals dedicated to bringing psychology, physiology, and humanity back into harmony. Step into this new paradigm—one that honors the innate intelligence of mothers, babies, and families, and equips you to support them with depth, compassion, and awareness.
