Your journey to empowerment begins here
After years in development, we are excited to announce the launch of our highly anticipated Uncovering Birth Method Educator Certification.
This comprehensive program has been meticulously crafted to empower you with the knowledge and skills to guide expectant parents through the transformative journey of pregnancy, birth, and beyond.
What you'll learn
Over the course of 8 weeks, our immersive training covers every facet of the pregnancy, birth, and the immediate postpartum period.
Led by renowned educator Eyla Cuenca, you will explore critical topics such as
- Informed consent
- Medical Interventions
- Diverse birth choices
- Cross-cultural Perspectives on birth practices
- Effective relaxation techniques
- Optimal nutrition strategies
- Essential breastfeeding guidance
- and more!
So that your students feel fully confident & prepared in their birth journey.Â
As Eyla always says, “If you don’t know your options, you don’t have any”
By becoming a birth educator through Uncovering Birth you’ll be well prepared to provide empowered education that goes beyond hypnosis techniques, relaxation, and birth plan building.
Comprehensive curriculum
Gain access to a wealth of resources, including medical studies, the truth about childhood medical procedures, anatomy of birthing, and a structured framework for developing your own birth education classes.
This library of curated educational gems ensures you are fully equipped to empower and educate your community from day one.
Tentative 2025 Schedule
Â
Kick Off Call: Monday, June 30, 6-7pm ET
Introductions + Housekeeping
Class 1: Tuesday, July 1, 10am-12pm ET
How Birth Education Works
Class 2: Tuesday, July 8, 10am-12pm ET
Pregnancy + Anatomy + Birth Settings
Class 3: Tuesday, July 15, 10am-12pm ET
Staying Low Risk During Pregnancy
Class 4: Tuesday, July 22, 10am-12pm ET
Understanding the Stages of Labor
Class 5: Tuesday, August 5, 10am-12pm ET
Labor Interventions + Emergencies + Navigating the puzzle
Class 6: Tuesday, August 12, 10am-12pm ET
Newborn Care & Postpartum
Class 7: Tuesday, August 19, 10am-12pm ET
The Role of the Birth Educator
Class 8: Tuesday, August 26, 10am-12pm ET
The Business of Becoming a Birth Educator
Closing Call: Tuesday, September 2, 10am-11am ET
Putting it all together + closing comments + reflections
We request you attend as many live classes as possible, but we know that life happens, so we ask that you watch any missed class recordings as soon as possible to stay on track with the coursework.Â
Program highlights
Live Zoom Sessions: Participate in 9 interactive 2-hour weekly sessions led by Eyla Cuenca and other experts in the field.
Resource Library: Gain access to pre-made slide templates, class outlines, medical studies, articles, and a detailed supply list for both in-person and online classes.
Personalized Mentorship: Receive tailored one-on-one guidance within our group container as you progress through the content and develop your offerings.
Supportive Community: Join an intimate group of students who share your goals, creating long-lasting connections and becoming part of the Uncovering Birth Family, a supportive network here to help you succeed.
Community Impact: Whether you’re a seasoned professional or new to birth education, our certification is designed for women and couples passionate about promoting empowered and blissful births.
No doula experience required
You don’t need to be a doula to enroll in our program.
Our certification is open to anyone committed to fostering a positive birth culture and supporting families through informed decision-making.
Birth educator vs. doula: Understanding the distinctions
When it comes to supporting families during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum, both birth educators and doulas play crucial roles. However, these roles are distinct, each serving different needs and requiring different skill sets. Understanding these differences is essential for anyone considering training in these fields.
Birth Educator Training
Our Birth Educator Training is designed for those who wish to guide parents-to-be through a structured educational process, empowering them with the knowledge and confidence to navigate pregnancy, birth, and the immediate postpartum period.
As a certified Birth Educator, you will:
- Teach Structured Courses: You’ll be certified to deliver comprehensive, evidence-based classes covering all aspects of pregnancy, birth, and the immediate postpartum period. Your role is to provide clear, accurate information that helps parents make informed decisions.
- Focus on Education: Unlike doulas, Birth Educators do not attend births or offer emotional support outside of the classroom. Your primary responsibility is to educate, not to be present during the birthing process.
- Specialized Scope: Birth Educators do not perform any duties for the birthing woman outside of teaching classes, unless they possess additional skills unrelated to their birth educator training. Your expertise lies in education, not in physical or emotional support during labor.
- Provide Evidence-Based Information: You will be equipped to offer relaxation techniques, detailed explanations of the birth process, and strategies for navigating the complexities of pregnancy and childbirth, all within the framework of your structured classes.
Doula Training
In contrast, doulas are trained to offer continuous emotional and physical support to women throughout their pregnancy, birth, and postpartum journey. However, it’s important to note that our Birth Educator Training does not qualify you to become a doula.
Doula Responsibilities:Â
- Support During Birth: Doulas are present at live births, providing hands-on support to the birthing woman. Their role is deeply personal, involving direct involvement in the birthing process.
- Emotional and Physical Support: They build strong relationships with their clients, offering emotional and physical support throughout the pregnancy, during birth, and into the postpartum period.
- Educational Resources: While doulas provide valuable educational resources, they do not have the certification or responsibility to teach structured birth education classes. Their role in education is more supplementary.
- Support Through Loss: Some doulas also support clients through miscarriage and loss if they have received specialized training.
Our Birth Educator Training is specifically designed to prepare you for a role centered on education. If your passion lies in teaching and empowering parents-to-be with evidence-based knowledge, this training will equip you with everything you need to become a certified Birth Educator. This path allows you to make a meaningful impact by providing structured, reliable information that helps families navigate their pregnancy and birth experience with confidence.
Is this program for you?
This certification is perfect for individuals who are eager to make a meaningful impact in their community by offering comprehensive birth education. Whether you’re a healthcare professional, educator, or simply passionate about birth advocacy, our program equips you to educate and support expectant parents on their journey.
This program IS for you if...
This program IS NOT for you if...
If you have questions about whether this is the right fit for you, please contact us at [email protected]
Investment
Becoming a Birth Educator is an investment in your knowledge, confidence, and ability to support and empower others in their birthing journey. This program offers in-depth training, expert mentorship, and a supportive community that will equip you with the skills to guide expectant families with wisdom and clarity.
We offer flexible payment options to make this opportunity as accessible as possible while honoring the depth of value provided.