The Birth Trauma Training Programme
The self-paced version of this course is now open for sign ups.
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“I found the training extremely enlightening and layers upon layers of thought prokoving insights on a variety of topics covered in the carefully presented modules. The lovely speakers all delivered their knowledge, expertise and experiences with a genuine tenderness which felt like a caring understanding with a contagious passion to Make Birth Better.”
Our online training course (called “The Birth Trauma Training Programme”) is designed for any professional looking to upskill around birth trauma, the cost of caring and trauma-informed ways of working. It is interactive, accessible, action-packed and includes:
Five 90 minute modules of online learning
A download of all course slides, references and notes
A quiz and an education in practice handout for each module
An additional learning library
6 months access to recordings
A PDF Download of the Make Birth Better Training Manual
A 50% off discount code for the Annual Birth Trauma Summit held in May 2025.
£10 discount off any additional training modules.
We’re incredibly proud of the results our training delivers. Your course will not disappoint. Please note: this course attracts a wide range of professionals with a broad range of experience and the content is designed for this purpose. Therefore if you feel you already have extensive experience, please contact us directly here about the right training for you.
“Everything I have learnt during this course will help me during my future career.”
What topics does it cover?
There are five modules of learning which cover all of the topics below.
The programme is run by: Trudi Webber (Training Lead), Dr Rebecca Moore (Consultant Perinatal Psychiatrist and MBB Co-founder), Dr Jan Smith (Chartered Psychologist), Kate Greenstock (Midwife & Coach), Sakina Ballard (Advanced Lived Experience Practioner and MBB Director), Nikki Wilson (CEO) and Dr Michelle Tolfrey (Senior Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Director of Talking Heads).
The sessions include the voices of women, birthing people and families who have experienced birth trauma, as well as professionals who have experienced vicarious trauma. Each session also includes time for reflection so you can design the actions you want to take to make birth better.
“This course is inclusive, the information is current, relevant and needed now more than ever. Thank you!”
Study with us live
Join our immersive live training experience in March 2025.
Live course (£249 - payment plans available): The next round of live training will be held on Thursday 20th March (9am-1.15pm) and Monday 24th March 2025 (9-11.45am).
There will be five modules of online learning with the MBB team of experts, held across 2 intensive-style half days - Thursday 20th March (9am-1.15pm) and Monday 24th March 2025 (9-11.45am). This live training is also CPD certified.
Modules:
What is Birth Trauma with Nikki Wilson
Symptoms, assessment & enquiry with Dr Rebecca Moore
Managing trauma and improving communication with Dr Michelle Tolfrey
Systems change & susceptibility with Sakina Ballard
The cost of caring with Kate Greenstock.
All sessions will be recorded and can be accessed until September 2025.
Note: there’s an option to buy your ticket with a payment plan (5 x £50/month). Are you a student? We offer a 50% student discount - email us here for your discount code.
The benefits of joining the live programme include:
More experiential learning
Greater sense of accountability
A chance to learn alongside likeminded professionals and colleagues
Ask real-time questions of your expert facilitators
“What I enjoyed most about this training (aside from the content) was the reflective space that this gave me to really think about all of this, and the impact that my own experiences have had/do have on my practice. I particularly your style in delivering this training, your warmth and compassion really shines through :)”
Start Training Now
Want to start study immediately or prefer a self-paced study option? Our Instant Access course is available all year round.
Instant Access (£149 - payment plans available): This self-paced study option gives you access all five modules of brilliant training immediately. You will be watching pre-recorded videos and be able to submit questions to us throughout. Each module is 1.5 hours long and comes with an additional learning library.
You have six months to complete the training from the day of purchase so you can choose how and when you wish to work through it. This option is ideal for people who want to start now and would prefer a lower price. Note: If you decide once you’ve purchased ‘instant access’ that you also want to join a future live round we will give you 50% off the live access ticket price.
Note: there’s an option to buy your ticket with a payment plan (3 x £50/month). Are you a student? We offer a 50% student discount - email us here for your discount code.
“I highly recommend for anyone working with women and birthing people in any capacity. Together we can change the experiences of those using our maternity system as well as those who work in it.”
Want to see how the course looks?
Join our CEO Nikki Wilson in the video below for a little tour of our training hub: showing you the great stuff that awaits when you sign up. For a quick peek (under a minute) see our reel here.
“Make Birth Better are trailblazers for birth trauma awareness, education and care.”
FAQ’s
How do I access the training? On purchasing the training, you will receive an email with details of how to access our training hub. From here you will be able to access the training, worksheets, slides and all of the bonuses.
Can the places be purchased via invoice from the organisation I work for? Yes, we can arrange this for you. Please just email us here with your requirements.
Will continuing education credit be available? We will be offering a certificate of attendance for the course but we are not yet CPD registered (this is something we’re looking into).
How long will I have access to the recordings? You’ll have access to the online course recordings for 6 months from the date of purchase.
Can I ask the facilitators questions? Yes! If you have any questions or queries about the training, please send them over to hello@makebirthbetter.org and we will get them answered as quickly as possible.
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Explore more about our free and affordable resources, our annual birth trauma summit, and our bespoke training packages.
With thanks to…
Our legal partners Irwin Mitchell and Leigh Day who both support our Birth Trauma Training Programme.
