Elevate your childbirth education skills and be prepared to teach the Spinning Babies® Birth Preparation Class immediately upon completion
Portland, OR
October 15- October 18, 2025
As a Spinning Babies® Certified Parent Educator, you’ll be ready to teach Spinning Babies® Birth Preparation Classes; educating families on physiological birth and the relevance of fetal positioning in pregnancy and birth. Support expectant parents in your communities to navigate pregnancy with greater confidence and more ease.
Prerequisite: Spinning Babies® Foundational Workshop.
…and so much more! By the end of this training, you’ll be equipped to Educate parents in Spinning Babies® techniques with confidence, expertise, and a renewed sense of purpose.
LaToshia Rouse is a Spinning Babies® Certified Parent Educator and a nationally recognized doula and advocate for birthing families. Drawing from her own experiences, including the birth of her triplets, LaToshia brings a trauma-informed, practical, and deeply compassionate perspective to this training. She has served as a subject matter expert on numerous maternal health initiatives and is known for her ability to make complex information accessible and affirming. In the Certified Parent Educator Training, LaToshia supports participants in connecting the Spinning Babies® approach to real-world teaching scenarios, emphasizing equity, informed decision-making, and relationship-based education. Her teaching style is dynamic, supportive, and grounded in honoring the birthing body's wisdom.
Amara Cashion began birth work in 2019 as a certified birth doula, childbirth educator, and breastfeeding counselor. While working with moms, she couldn’t help but notice all of the discomfort these moms were feeling throughout their pregnancies. That drove her desire to become a Spinning Babies® Certified Parent Educator to give her a deeper level of knowledge to help the women she supported to have a more comfortable pregnancy. Since then, Amara has used the Spinning Babies® approach prenatally and in labor with almost all of her clients with a great deal of success. Her training with Gail and Jennifer changed how she worked as a doula for the better, making her a more confident and well-rounded birth worker for her clients.
Enjoy four nights at The Porter Hotel, a sophisticated and centrally located venue in downtown Portland, Oregon. Each registrant will receive either a private or shared room, depending on your selected rate, with amenities that support rest, connection, and ease. This modern hotel offers a calming space to unwind between training days — all just an elevator ride away from our classroom.
Meals
Hotel Amenities
Early Bird Registration (until June 17, 2025):
Double Occupancy: $2,695.0
Single Occupancy: $3,195.00
Standard Registration (June 18 – September 12, 2025):
Double Occupancy: $2,995.00
Single Occupancy: $3,495.00
Installment Plan Option:
Register by July 14, 2025 to divide your payment into four equal monthly installments:
$673.75 (Double Occupancy)
$798.75 (Single Occupancy)
Only 36 seats are available for this in-person training. Spots are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Complete your application and registration early to ensure your place.
Join us in Schladming, Austria and elevate your childbirth education skills with hands-on instruction, expert guidance, and extensive resources.
We can’t wait to be with you!
To qualify to become a Spinning Babies® Certified Parent Educator you will be able to fit one of the two pathways described below.
Your application will show that you meet the requirements.
Open to certified childbirth educators, registered prenatal yoga instructors (200 hours), and non-certified childbirth educators who have taught five or more childbirth education group classes.
What to Wear:
Comfortable clothing suitable for floor activities, such as sweats, leggings, yoga pants, loose clothing, or a long skirt.
What to Bring:
Optional Items:
Note: Storage space will be provided for personal items during the event.
Arrival Day: Monday, April 28, 2025
Training Days:
Departure Day: Saturday, May 3, 2025
Yes, during the application you will be asked to upload proof of experience as a childbirth educator or prenatal yoga instructor and attendance verification for your Spinning Babies® 1 or 2-Day Workshop (include instructor’s name, date, and location of the workshop).
We offer Equity Seats for childbirth educators of color as part of our ongoing commitment to equity and representation in birth work. There is no cost to apply.
If your Certified Parent Educator Training application is accepted, you’ll receive a link to submit your Equity Seat application in your confirmation email.
Application Deadline: June 17, 2025
All applicants will be notified of their status by: June 25, 2025
Selected applicants must accept and register by: June 30, 2025
If a selected applicant does not register by the deadline, a second round of offers will be made on July 1, 2025, with a registration deadline of July 15, 2025
If you have any questions about the Equity Seat application process, please contact us at programs@spinningbabies.com.
You will become a Spinning Babies® Provisional Parent Educator. You are required to teach three Spinning Babies® Birth Preparation Classes and submit parent evaluations to complete your certification.
You will also have access to continued support with Zoom meetings, newsletters, and promotional materials and access to a private Facebook group for ongoing engagement.
Prepare Your Documents: Before starting your application, ensure you have all necessary documents ready. This includes:
Apply Early: Take advantage of Early Bird pricing and the 6-month payment plan by applying before November 19, 2024.
Check Your Email: Regularly check your email for acceptance notifications and further instructions. To ensure you receive all updates, add spbcpe@spinningbabies.com and info@spinningbabies.com to your contact list.
Reach Out for Help: If you have any questions or need assistance with your application, please contact us at spbcpe@spinningbabies.com.
Cancellation Policy
$200 USD fee for cancellations before June 17, 2025
$400 USD fee for cancellations before September 12, 2025
No refunds on or after September 12, 2025
