Spinning Babies®
Certified Parent Educator Training
United States | Fall 2027
Elevate your childbirth education skills and be prepared to teach the Spinning Babies® Birth Preparation Class immediately upon completion
*Spinning Babies® Certified Parent Educator Training Portland, OR – Fall 2025
Ready to revolutionize your approach to childbirth education?
Welcome to Spinning Babies® Certified Parent Educator Training
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.
- Become a Spinning Babies® Certified Parent Educator and gain unparalleled expertise in childbirth education.
- Earn 26 Continuing Education (CE) credits through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
- Join a global community dedicated to shifting the birth paradigm.
What to Expect
Elevate Your Childbirth Education Skills With Hands-on Instruction, Expert Guidance, and Extensive Resources.
- Four full days of hands-on learning
- Pre-training materials and access to the Spinning Babies® Community Site
- Unlimited access to Spinning Babies® Online Course Birth Preparation
- Extensive Parent Educator Manual
- Pre-training Zoom meetings
- Provisional Parent Educator designation upon completion
- Class materials, including slide show presentations and parent handouts
- Affiliate commission links (active upon certification)
- Free listing on our website for one year post-certification
- Ongoing support with Zoom meetings, newsletters, and promotional materials
- Private Facebook Group for attendees
…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.
Walk Away Ready to Make an Impact
- Licensed Agreement: Teach the Birth Preparation Class to pregnant parents.
- Directory Listing: Your profile on the Spinning Babies® website.
- Affiliate Commission Program: Earn commissions through our affiliate program.
- Belly Mapping® Method License: Teach expectant parents how to discover their baby’s position with ease.
- Spinning Babies® Certified Parent Educator Credentials: Demonstrate your expertise.
- Marketing Assistance: Support for promoting your classes.
- Global Community: Participate in Zoom meetings and stay updated with newsletters.
- Ready-to-Use Materials: Access class materials, including a slideshow presentation and parent handouts
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Ready to transform your childbirth education classes?
Join us and elevate your childbirth education skills with hands-on instruction, expert guidance, and extensive resources.
We can’t wait to be with you!
General Certified Parent Educator FAQ's
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.
- Take a Spinning Babies® 1 or 2 Day Workshop before attending the Certified Parent Educator Training
- Complete the training application
- Have your documents ready to upload for your application process
- If you are accepted, be sure to go back and finish your registration (including payment) to secure your seat.
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:
- Pelvis model and baby (available for purchase here)
- Water bottle
- Pillow(s)
- Yoga mat
Optional Items:
- Bolster or meditation pillow
- Birthing ball
- Peanut ball(s)
- Portable massage table (email spbcpe@spinningbabies.com if bringing one)
Note: Storage space will be provided for personal items during the event.
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).
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.
- Receive Acceptance Email: Once your application is approved, you will receive an email with a link to complete your registration for the training.
- Complete Registration: Follow the instructions in your training confirmation email to finalize your registration.
Prepare Your Documents: Before starting your application, ensure you have all necessary documents ready. This includes:
- Proof of experience as a childbirth educator or prenatal yoga instructor. If applicable, include your certification document.
- Attendance verification for the Spinning Babies® workshop you have attended (instructor’s name, date, and location).
- If not certified, upload a document outlining your teaching history. This should include your experience teaching parents childbirth education classes, duration of teaching, topics covered, and any relevant background information.
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.
Accommodation is included with many, but not all, of our Advanced 4-Day Trainings.
We’ve worked closely with training sites to secure lodging that’s comfortable, convenient, and cost-effective, making it easier for you to focus fully on the learning experience. Please refer to the individual registration page for full details on whats included for your specific training when registration opens.
