Step 1
Enroll For The GentleBirth Instructor Course
Step 2
Complete Gentlebirth Instructor Course
Step 3
Enroll in our business class
and jump start your business
Who is behind GentleBirth?
GentleBirth was founded by Tracy Donegan in 2006 with one mission; to improve the physical and mental well-being of expectant parents using evidence-informed brain science, birth science, and, technology. Our goal continues to be the empowerment of expecting parents to rise above any challenge by educating them about the range of nonpharmacological pain and stress management options available to them, in addition to the practical steps they can take to receive the support, comfort, and care they need to have a positive birth experience. Our evidence-based toolkit includes mindfulness and compassion training, hypnosis, and daily intentional brain training activities to support mental health, improve birth outcomes and increase breastfeeding self-efficacy.
Tracy Donegan, RM is a medically trained midwife, published author and positive birth expert. Born in Ireland, Tracy has lived and worked on three continents and currently lives in Texas with her husband and two boys. She is the Founder and President of GentleBirth, an award winning smartphone app that combines brain science, birth science and technology to empower positive birth experiences through birth preparation. Tracy is a popular guest speaker at conferences around the world on topics such as Mindfulness for Maternal and Infant Wellbeing and is at the forefront of the global positive birth movement.
What are the benefits for Expectant Mothers GentleBirth's approach?
Here is a list of our main benefits of our approach :
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Increase physiological birth rates and reduce birth trauma in your community
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Inclusive approach for all birth preferences (medicated and unmedicated)
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Prepare parents with a skill set for emotional wellness for birth and beyond
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Proven methods to reduce pain perception and stress in labor
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Reduce the chances of C-Section by using The Birth Sling.
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Daily training is provided to parents via the award-winning GentleBirth App
Learn how to provide a positive birth experience
The GentleBirth instructor masterclass is designed to give professionals the tools and knowledge needed to effectively teach the GentleBirth method. Our program includes a combination of live lectures and virtual workshops emphasizing quality instruction of birthing practices that are safe, enjoyable, and free from fear or pain. We help our instructors learn how to build trust between themselves, their students, and the practice so they can ensure optimal outcomes.
With this course, you’ll be equipped with evidence-based techniques, empowering language skills, and interactive activities for an effective learning environment. You’ll have everything you need in order to provide infants with a beautiful birth experience!
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For Yourself
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Help parents use mindfulness techniques to remain calm in stressful situations
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Help parents be mentally present and apply the same lessons to your practice
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Learn techniques to avoid burnout and increase focus
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Remember that all care begins with self-care
For Clients
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Use brain-based training to guide new moms to have the best outcome possible
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Empower your clients to make their own decisions about their emotional state in preparation for birth
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Help families translate knowledge into practice, before, during, and after the birth of their baby
What do our instructors have to say about GentleBirth?
We help find clients and grow your business
At GentleBirth, we understand that success for childbirth instructors means being accessible and available to expectant parents. That's why we offer a range of tools and resources to help you connect with your clients anytime, anywhere. Our extensive networking, social media, and mobile apps make it easy for parents to find and message you directly. By partnering with GentleBirth, you can leverage our platform to showcase your skills, knowledge, and expertise to a wide audience. Our goal is to help you build your business, expand your reach, and make a positive impact on the lives of families everywhere.
Social Media
We show case your profile in our social media channels with over 90k+ followers
Professional Website
We create a professional website for people to find you and hire you
Parents are asking where to find you and our problem is that we do not have enough instructors, help us!
Video Production Masterclass Available Soon!
As an instructor you will be entitled to all our courses that we create
What are we building next?
Are you ready to unlock a world of opportunities and benefits that come with being a certified instructor? Join us today and be part of our dynamic team that is constantly innovating and evolving to bring you the best projects and perks. With us, you can look forward to a bright future filled with exciting projects and endless possibilities. Don't miss out on this chance to shape your career and make a difference in the lives of others. Let's build a brighter tomorrow together! We do not shy away from new technology, we embrace it, early adopt it, and are it's pioneers. Below are the projects we are currently working on for 2023 which as an instructor will have full access.
Projects for 2023
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GentleBirth in Spanish
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Instructor will be able to upload videos and introduce themselves in our website at: pregnancycarenetwork.gentlebirth.com
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GentleBirth Pro Finder Mobile Application
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Chat Bot
Projects 2024
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Invoicing for instructors
See A Preview of Instructor Masterclass below
If you were to pay for all that we offer elsewhere
Title | Competitors Cost | OurCost | Details |
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Future enhancements to our platform | They normally do not have technology platform or enhance their offerings. | Part of dues | Video production masterclass, GentleBirth Pro Finder, ability do invoice your clients, and a chatbot to answer any questions about pregnancy with high decree of accuracy using evidence base materials from GentleBirth. |
Google Ads | $25/month | Part of dues | We use your 50% of your dues to advertise you. |
Receive payments | $15/month | Part of dues | Customer being able to pay within our platform. |
Send invoices | $15/month | Part of dues | Send invoices to your clients. |
Promoted in our app | $250 per post | $0 | Our app has 20,000+ we advertise your services. |
Promoted in our social media channels | $250 per post | $0 | 100,000+ users |
Webpage profile and hosting | $10/month | $0 | We pay for all fees for it on your behalf. |
Listed in our professional directory | $4/month | $0 | You would be listed on https://pregnancycarenetwork.gentlebirth.com |
Email templates to establish professional networking | $9.99 | $0 | Email templates to communicate with clients. |
Pre-Made marketing materials and templates for your business | $999 | $0 | Hundreds of marketing materials templates to use. |
Instructor Masterclass | ~$700 | $399 | 10+ hours of childbirth education, assessments, sample workshops, and much more. |
Business course for birth workers | $19.99 | $0 | 4+ hours of training in business so that you can begin a successful practice |
International network of childbirth experts | $10/month | $0 | A community of instructors that work that contribute to the field by sharing their experience and knowledge. We hope you will as well! |
Workshop materials and teaching plan | $100 | $0 | Premade teaching plan and all materials needed to teach a class after your certification. |
Video production masterclass for birth workers | $14.99 | $0 | 16+ hours of course content |
Not satisfied?
No questions asked. Just email us team@gentlebirth.com and we will issue a refund within 14 days of your purchase.
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We want to provide you the information to make your final decision. Ultimately, people that are passionate about GentleBirth's approach and will an active member of our community. Take a look at the articles below!
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It's been the most rewarding course I've ever done. I have taken several online, and this was the best by far. – Stacey Bartlett
I found the training very transformative for my own personal learning and growth, especially the Mindfullness Modules. I very much appreciate Tracy's style of communication, which was exceptionally non-judmental and encouraging–while providing a wealth of knowledge and information. – Summer Killingsworth
Imagine your baby enjoying life with you. All because of a good start.
See yourself appreciating how your bundle of joy is thriving, healthy, and happy. See yourself cherishing, forever, the moment you met each other for the first time, after working hard together. See yourself strong and succeeding as a mom, just because you decided to stay active and give your baby the best start possible.
FAQs
How can you guarantee to increase the revenue by $2000/month within 6 months?
The short answer is that six bookings a month is equivalent to approximately 6 x 395 =2,370 and that is a very realistic goal. Long answer below.
A strong marketing strategy can provide a steady flow of clients in the childbirth education space by utilizing a variety of tactics to reach and engage potential customers. Here are a few examples of how a marketing plan can drive business in the childbirth education space:
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Social media marketing: Utilizing platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to reach expectant parents and promote the services offered. By posting regular updates, creating engaging content, and running targeted ads, a business can increase their visibility and reach potential customers.
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Content marketing: Creating valuable and informative blog posts, videos, and other content can help establish a business as a trusted and knowledgeable resource in the childbirth education space. This can lead to more website traffic, more social media engagement, and ultimately more bookings.
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Referral marketing: Encouraging satisfied customers to refer friends and family can be a powerful way to generate new business. Offering incentives such as discounts or free classes can increase the chances of referral.
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Search Engine Optimization (SEO): Optimizing website and content for search engines can make it easier for potential customers to find a business online. By using targeted keywords and phrases, a business can improve their visibility on search engine results pages and increase their chances of being found by expectant parents.
There are many studies and research that shows the effectiveness of these methods in the childbirth education space. For example, a study conducted by the American Academy of Pediatrics found that expectant parents who received education and support through social media had more positive birth outcomes than those who did not. Another study by Content Marketing Institute found that content marketing generates over three times as many leads as traditional outbound marketing, but costs 62% less.
In conclusion, by implementing a comprehensive marketing strategy that utilizes a variety of tactics, a business in the childbirth education space can increase their visibility, establish themselves as a trusted resource, and ultimately drive a steady flow of clients.
Using the GentleBirth branding and marketing resources in a joint marketing partnership can have a significant impact on the success of a business in the childbirth education space. Here are a few reasons why:
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Established brand recognition: GentleBirth is a well-known and respected brand in the childbirth education space. By aligning with GentleBirth, a business can benefit from the brand recognition and trust that GentleBirth has already established.
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Access to proven marketing resources: GentleBirth has developed a wide range of marketing resources, including social media graphics, brochures, and videos, that are designed to effectively promote their services. By using these resources in a joint marketing partnership, a business can save time and money on creating their own marketing materials.
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Increased visibility: GentleBirth has a large and engaged audience, both online and offline, which can provide significant visibility for a business. By working together, a business can tap into GentleBirth's audience and reach a much larger group of potential customers.
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Support and guidance: GentleBirth has years of experience and expertise in the childbirth education space and can provide support and guidance to a business on how to effectively market their services.
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Increased revenue: By working together, a business can benefit from the increased visibility and trust that comes with being associated with the GentleBirth brand, which can ultimately drive more bookings and revenue.
All of these factors combined can lead to a tenfold increase in the success of a business in the childbirth education space. GentleBirth has a proven track record of success, and by partnering with them, a business can leverage their branding, marketing resources, and expertise to achieve similar results.
provide as an example that we are considered a influencer, have a mobile application with 20,000 active users of potential customers and their referral network.
GentleBirth can be considered an influencer in the childbirth education space due to its reputation, reach and engagement with its audience. As an example, let's say GentleBirth has an active mobile application with 20,000 active users who are potential customers. These users are likely to be expectant parents or parents who have recently given birth, making them a highly targeted audience for businesses in the childbirth education space.
Additionally, the referral network of these 20,000 active users is also likely to be made up of expectant parents and new parents, providing an even larger pool of potential customers for businesses. By partnering with GentleBirth and utilizing our mobile application and referral network, a business can reach a large and engaged audience of potential customers.
The mobile application can also be used as an effective tool for reaching and engaging with potential customers. For example, through push notifications, in-app messaging, and other features, a business can target their marketing efforts to reach the most relevant users. Additionally, by offering exclusive deals or discounts to app users, a business can incentivize them to book their services.
Finally, GentleBirth can be considered an influencer in the childbirth education space due to its reputation, reach and engagement with its audience. As an example, let's say GentleBirth has an active mobile application with 20,000 active users who are potential customers. These users are likely to be expectant parents or parents who have recently given birth, making them a highly targeted audience for businesses in the childbirth education space.
Additionally, the referral network of these 20,000 active users is also likely to be made up of expectant parents and new parents, providing an even larger pool of potential customers for businesses. By partnering with GentleBirth and utilizing their mobile application and referral network, a business can reach a large and engaged audience of potential customers.
The mobile application can also be used as an effective tool for reaching and engaging with potential customers. For example, through push notifications, in-app messaging, and other features, a business can target their marketing efforts to reach the most relevant users. Additionally, by offering exclusive deals or discounts to app users, a business can incentivize them to book their services.
Overall, by partnering with an influencer like GentleBirth, a business can tap into a large and engaged audience of potential customers, as well as access to an extensive referral network, which can lead to a significant increase in bookings and revenue.
Do you offer scholarships?
Yes - please contact us at team@gentlebirth.com for more details.
Is this training recognized around the world?
Yes - our online training has received accreditation from the RCM (Royal College of Midwives).
Is the GentleBirth App free during my training?
Yes the GentleBirth app is provided at no charge to our learners and Certified Instructors. Simply email us at team@gentlebirth.com to request it once you are a certified instructor.
Are there CEUs available for professional development?
Yes - 14 CEUs are available for DONA International recertification requirements.
Are there any additional fees to complete my certification? Are there renewal fees?
$399 every 3 years.
We recently launched www.pregnancycarenetwork.gentlebirth.com if you are a premium subscriber that pays $50 dollars a month as a premium subscriber to our marketplace. Please note that if your if your membership with us for 8 months during a period of 3 years we will waive the $399.00 renewal fee.
I don’t have a medical background - can I still train as a GentleBirth Educator?
Yes! Many of our educators don’t have a medical background - they’ve experienced the power of GentleBirth themselves and decided to train as GentleBirth Instructors to share their love of positive birth in their communities.
How long do I have to complete the training and how long does it usually take?
As of 2020, learners have one year to complete full certification. Most students finish in 8-10 weeks.
Are there any geographical restrictions?
No.
Once I have completed certification, will I have access to the training materials?
Educators have three months after certification to access all training content if you are premium subscriber for our marketplace you will continue to have access without restrictions.
Can I teach live online classes and in person?
Yes, you can teach online and in person. The classes should be named "GentleBirth with {{Insert your name here}}"
Can I record my GentleBirth class and sell it online?
Of course. We have a 15% licensing fee for every sale. You must contact us and get formal approval and a contract with us to make sure the quality of the content and branding is up to our standards.
Do I have to design my own materials to deliver my classes?
No. We want our Educators to hit the ground running and focus on delivering quality classes instead of worrying about designing PowerPoint slides. GentleBirth provides Educators with a professionally designed, inclusive Prezi presentation with videos embedded.
Do I have to create my own marketing materials? Will GentleBirth help me promote my classes?
You can, but the GentleBirth team has already created a selection of posters, postcards, and brochures that you have immediate access to upon certification. In addition, we have entire workshop materials so you are ready as soon as you complete the course.
I cannot stress enough how important is to communicate with us often and figure out how we can help you increase the success of your practice.
Contact us at team@gentlebirth.com
Who sets the prices for classes?
Educators set their own pricing. We recommend taking our business development class and having meetings with our CEO about your business strategy. To obtain that please email team@gentlebirth.com and request it.
Can I teach private classes instead of groups?
Yes. Many of our Educators start out teaching private classes and grow their classes as their confidence grows.
Are you allowed to say GentleBirth or blended class?
You are allowed to add additional topics to the curriculum but not subtract from it if you wish to call it to advertise it as a GentleBirth class. You are also allowed to create any additional resources to help you teach the subjects covered.
I have a young family and can't commit to teaching weekday evenings. What other options are available to me?
One of the many advantages of teaching GentleBirth is its flexibility for Educators. Over the years our Educators have taught both 5-week classes and weekend workshops with no difference in birth outcomes. Parents who preferred an intensive weekend workshop were able to find a structure that worked for their lifestyle, and those who wanted weekly classes had other options. We want you to be successful, and we know how difficult it can be to find a balance between family and birth work
Any suggested readings?
Introductory books
Brain Training
Birth
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Hormonal Physiology of Childbearing
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Breast Feeding
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The womanly art of Breastfeeding
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Breastfeeding Made Simple: Seven Natural Laws for Nursing Mothers.
I have more questions who can I speak to?
Email team@gentlebirth.com, and we'll get back to you within 48 hours.