Salutophysiology in Pregnancy and Birth: From Risk-Focused to Health-Oriented Care
$395.00
A 9-session online course designed for birth professionals to learn how the autonomic nervous system (ANS) supports pregnancy and birth through a salutogenic, neuroscience-informed lens. Earn 18 ANCC-accredited Continuing Education credits while exploring how biology, emotions, and environment interact with the uterus and placenta; it includes trauma-informed communication and therapeutic presence, plus video demonstrations of manual treatments to support parents across pregnancy and birth.
Description
This course introduces birth professionals to Salutophysiology, a health-oriented model of pregnancy and birth care that deepens the Spinning Babies® approach by focusing on the nervous system, physiology, and the connection between internal and external conditions in pregnancy and birth.
Through eight live sessions and one pre-recorded session led by international midwife and Spinning Babies® Approved Trainer Anna Maria Rossetti, participants explore how the autonomic nervous system, environment, and emotional safety influence pregnancy, labor, and postpartum outcomes. The program integrates therapeutic presence, empathic communication, and trauma-informed clinical behaviors with physiological birth support, equipping professionals with practical tools to reduce birth trauma and challenge obstetric violence in modern maternity care.
Topics follow the physiology of pregnancy and birth step by step, including the first 1000 days, vagal shift in the second trimester, cortisol and readiness for birth, post-term fetal positioning, myths about big babies, Internal Fetal Rotation (IFR), and pelvic floor neurophysiology, alongside video demonstrations of manual treatments.
Over these nine months, participants learn within an international cohort of birth professionals committed to creating safer, more respectful birth experiences and strengthening a salutogenic culture of pregnancy and childbirth care.
After this course, professionals will be able to:
- Relearn physiology through a neuroscientific, salutogenic approach
- Shift the care paradigm from fear to trust
- Recognise the inner competences of mothers, parents, fathers, and babies from early pregnancy
- Understand how nervous systems interact with the uterus and the environment
- Strengthen inclusive, respectful communication; examine prejudices and motivation; support reproductive choices
- Strengthen the comprehension and motivation of people on the necessity of the paradigm shift
- Understand how salutophysiology and Spinning Babies® together can help create a renaissance of midwifery
“Salutophysiology in Pregnancy and Birth: From Risk-Focused to Health-Oriented Care” is a collaboration between Spinning Babies® and SEAO
Session Dates:
Session 1 – The Foundations Of Care
Mon May 18, 2026
- The Autonomic Nervous System (ANS), environment, life and stress
- The foundation of the first 1000 days
- Salutogenesis in maternity care
Session 2 – The First Trimester
Mon Jun 15, 2026
- PNEI adaptations
- The “chaos” of early pregnancy
- Ambivalence as a health factor
- Pelvic fascia adaptation
Session 3 – The Second Trimester
Mon Jul 20, 2026
- Vagal shift and neuroendocrine balance
- Uterine adaptation to vagal tone
- Hypertension and preeclampsia prevention
- Roll Over Test
- New Fetal Competences
Session 4 – The Third Trimester
Mon Aug 17, 2026*
- Cortisol and birth preparation
- Detecting excess stress hormones
- Uterine ligaments and fascia
- The revealing trimester
*Bonus Pre-Recorded Session
Session 5 – Post-Term Pregnancy
Mon Sep 21, 2026
- Variables in the baby’s position and well-being in the overdue pregnancy
- The fetal ventral vagal system
- Parental intuition around fetal competencies
Session 6 – Is The Baby Too Large / Late / Lazy?
Mon Oct 19, 2026
- Fetal and maternal competences
- Differences between physiological vs. induced labor
- Clinical skills to assess the placental function
- Discussion of “The Big Baby Trial”
- Parental Activation
Session 7 – Fetal Internal Rotation (Ifr)
Mon Nov 16, 2026
- The postural-verbal involution
- The ventral vagal fetal system: how to support a baby through rotation
- The origins and evolution of internal fetal rotation (IFR)
- Supportive techniques for IFR
Session 8 – Physiology Of The Pelvic Floor
Mon Dec 21, 2026
- Evidence of the salutogenic approach in producing better outcomes in maternity care
- How to put the salutogenic approach into practice!
- Clinical cases, review, and discussion
Session 9 – High Risk Vs Low Fear
Mon Jan 18, 2027
- Evidence of the salutogenic approach in producing better outcomes in maternity care
- How to put the salutogenic approach into practice!
- Clinical cases, review, and discussion
All sessions are:
11:00 AM–1:00 PM – Chicago (CST)
6:00 PM–8:00 PM – Milan, Italy (CET)
All sessions are recorded, so you can revisit the material or stay connected with the course even if you’re unable to attend every live session.
Additional information
| What is Salutophysiology? | Salutophysiology is a health-oriented approach to pregnancy and birth care that shifts the focus from risk to the conditions that support physiology to function well. Rather than looking only at what could go wrong, this perspective considers how the nervous system, environment, emotional experience, and relationships all influence how birth unfolds. It invites a more integrated understanding of physiology, one that is responsive, relational, and shaped by how safe and supported a person feels. |
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| What makes this course different from other Spinning Babies® offerings? | This course sits alongside the Spinning Babies® approach, widening the lens to focus more deeply on the nervous system, emotional safety, and the environment in which pregnancy and birth unfold. Rather than focusing on what to do, it explores the conditions that allow physiology to function optimally, and how those conditions are shaped moment to moment, in relationship. Through a salutogenic framework, you’ll learn how stress and context influence labour, and how to support autonomic balance through your presence, communication, and care. It offers space for reflection, integration, and conversation over time, supporting a deeper relationship with the physiology of birth. |
| Who is this course for? | This course is designed for birth professionals including and not limited to; midwives, doulas, physicians, nurses, childbirth educators and bodyworkers who want to deepen their understanding of physiology through a health-oriented, neuroscience-informed lens. Whether you’ve studied with Spinning Babies® before or are completely new to us, if you’re interested in how presence, environment and relational care can help or hinder labor and birth, we invite you to join us. It may be especially meaningful for those supporting pregnancy and birth in clinical, community, or educational settings. |
| How long does it take to complete this course? | The course unfolds over nine monthly sessions, each approximately 2 hours long. This extended format is designed to give you time to reflect, integrate, and apply what you’re learning between sessions, rather than moving quickly through the material. All sessions are recorded, so you can revisit the material or catch up if you’re unable to attend live. |
| What topics are covered in this course? | This course explores how the nervous system, environment, and physiology work together throughout pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Topics include: The course is designed to build a more complete understanding of how birth unfolds within the whole system. |
| Does this course include any Spinning Babies® techniques? | This course is not focused on teaching specific techniques from Spinning Babies®. Instead, it deepens the understanding of physiology that supports the Spinning Babies® approach. It offers practical ways to apply this understanding in your work, including recognizing how stress and environment influence pregnancy and labour, and supporting autonomic balance through communication, presence, and relationship. |
| Will I learn about nervous-system-based approaches? | Yes. A central focus of this course is understanding how the autonomic nervous system influences pregnancy and birth. You’ll explore how stress, safety, environment, and emotional experience interact with physiology, and how this awareness can support more responsive and connected care. |
| How do I access the course after I make a purchase? | You can access your course at: Your account details will be sent to the email address used at purchase. You can log in using your username and password to access course materials, session links, and recordings. |
| When and what time are the classes held? | The live sessions are held once a month on Mondays and are scheduled to support participants across multiple time zones. Upcoming dates: May 18, 2026 All sessions are recorded, so you can revisit the material or stay connected with the course even if you’re unable to attend live. |
| I do not live in the US. How can I attend? | Participants from around the world are welcome to join. The live sessions are scheduled with international time zones in mind, and when you log into Zoom, the session time will adjust to your local time zone. |
| Can I watch the course on my phone or tablet? | Yes. Course materials and recordings can be accessed through the TalentLMS platform, which is available on desktop, tablet, and mobile devices. |
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