Discover how being with pregnancy and birth from a physiology-first lens can help labor progress and reduce unnecessary interventions.
This workshop offers continuing education for midwives, nurses, and other birth professionals. We welcome doulas, physicians, childbirth educators, prenatal yoga instructors, chiropractors, massage therapists, fascial therapists, and community health workers.
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Spinning Babies® Foundational Workshops are approved for Continuing Education (CE) through the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation (ANCC) and the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP).
Spinning Babies® Foundational Workshops offer 7 or 13 ANCC-accredited CE hours and may be recognized by certifying bodies and regional authorities worldwide. See the FAQ section below for more details.
Both formats share the same curriculum. The 2-day format is slower paced and includes more time for hands-on learning and integration.
Yes! Our 1-day workshop offers 7 CE hours and the 2-day format offers 13 CE hours, accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation (ANCC) and the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP). These CE hours are widely accepted by certifying bodies for nurses, midwives, physicians, doulas, childbirth educators, and other birth professionals. Many trainers also offer region-specific recognition in places like California, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. All participants receive a certificate of completion listing the applicable CE hours. We recommend checking with your certifying organization for confirmation.
Spinning Babies® offers a physiological approach to birth that works with the body’s natural processes to enhance comfort and ease during labor. Rather than focusing on interventions, Spinning Babies® optimizes fetal positioning, helping to reduce the need for forceful procedures like forceps or cesarean sections. The method encourages a holistic, body-centered approach that allows birth professionals to support families with confidence, reducing fear and promoting a smoother birth experience.
No. Because of its hands-on nature, the Foundational Workshop is only offered in person. This format ensures you receive live instruction, real-time feedback, and direct practice with balancing activities and fetal positioning skills. If you’re looking for online options, we offer a variety of self-paced courses that complement your learning, including topics like breech, scar tissue healing, and resolving shoulder dystocia.
The Foundational Workshop is an introductory workshop designed for birth professionals (RNs, midwives, doulas, physicians, bodyworkers, massage therapists, childbirth educators, prenatal yoga teachers). This workshop teaches the core principles of Spinning Babies®, focusing on optimizing fetal positioning and supporting physiological birth practices. It’s ideal for professionals starting their Spinning Babies® journey or refining their skills to provide enhanced support to families.
The Foundational Workshop is a full-day or two-day in-person learning experience focused on integrating the Spinning Babies® approach into your birthwork. You’ll explore key concepts like the Three Levels of the Pelvis, the Three Balances℠, and the importance of soft tissue mobility in labor progress. Expect a balance of lecture, discussion, and hands-on practice, all guided by an experienced Spinning Babies® Approved Trainer.
You’ll also be part of a supportive community of birth professionals who, like you, are committed to reducing unnecessary interventions and working in harmony with the body’s natural rhythms. You’ll leave with practical skills you can use right away to support comfort, improve fetal positioning, and ease labor for the families you serve.
Yes. As part of our commitment to reducing birth disparities and supporting equity in birth work, each Spinning Babies® Foundational Workshop offers at least one Equity Seat for a Black and/or Indigenous birth professional of Color. These seats are reserved for local birth workers or pregnancy-focused bodyworkers who are actively supporting families during pregnancy or birth.
To request an Equity Seat, contact the Approved Trainer listed on the workshop page. Each trainer has their own process and must be contacted directly, but all have committed to making space for birth professionals from historically excluded communities. Availability is limited, so we encourage reaching out early before the class fills.
Equity Seat recipients are never identified publicly—your privacy and self-identification are fully respected. This is one way Spinning Babies® continues to support inclusive access to education and the global movement toward physiological, respectful care.
The Birth Skills Training is an intensive, three-and-a-half-day retreat style training designed to dive deeper into fetal positioning, anatomy, and physiology. Unlike the Foundational Workshop, which introduces the basics of Spinning Babies®, the Birth Skills Training provides an advanced, hands-on experience that is one of the two pathways to becoming a Certified Birth Professional. It’s ideal for professionals who want to enhance their expertise and feel more confident in supporting physiological birth.
The Foundational Workshop is designed to support your personal practice—it does not qualify you to teach the Spinning Babies® approach to other professionals. Only Spinning Babies® Approved Trainers are authorized to lead professional workshops.
If your goal is to teach expectant parents, we invite you to explore the Certified Parent Educator Training. This advanced program prepares you to teach the Spinning Babies® Birth Preparation Class, equipping you with presentation materials, class resources, promotional tools, and a listing on our website. It’s a powerful way to bring the Spinning Babies® approach to your community and support families as they prepare for birth.
Yes, most Foundational Workshops offer continuing education credits for nurses and midwives, though availability may vary by location. Each workshop listing includes details on CE eligibility, provider approval, and the number of credits offered. Be sure to check the specific event page or reach out to the host trainer with questions.
After the Foundational Workshop, you can continue your journey with Spinning Babies® through a variety of in-depth learning opportunities designed to expand your skills and deepen your understanding of physiological birth.
Two Certification Pathways:
Additional Advanced Programs:
We also offer self-paced online learning to complement your in-person training. These include specialized courses on breech, scar tissue healing, shoulder dystocia, and birth anatomy, allowing you to continue learning from wherever you are, on your own schedule.
Each of these offerings builds on what you learn in the Foundational Workshop and helps you grow within a global community dedicated to transforming birth through the Spinning Babies® approach.
Spinning Babies® is built on a foundation of empathy, respect, and sensitivity. We understand that birth professionals and parents come from a variety of experiences, and we strive to approach each situation with compassion and care. Our methods are designed to:
Our trauma-informed approach ensures that all communication and techniques are respectful, sensitive, and supportive of every individual’s needs.
Yes, Spinning Babies® offers a variety of online courses designed for birth professionals and expectant parents. These courses allow you to learn at your own pace and from the comfort of your own home. Our online offerings include:
Videos, online courses, downloads, and more for providers, professionals, and parents.
