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The Traditional Midwifery & Functional health Didactics Program is a faith-based, academically rigorous, self-paced midwifery & functional health training course designed for clinicians who care for pregnant women and babies, aspiring home birth midwives, birth assistants, doulas, and student midwives seeking a deep and structured education outside of licensure systems.
With over 100 comprehensive lessons, and zero fluff- this course integrates functional medicine, clinical skills training, birth emergency preparedness, prenatal and postpartum care, and legal and business structuring for traditional midwifery.
Enrollees will learn through research-based academic papers and their corresponding textbooks, words of wisdom from the birth experts around the world with an extensive reading list, spiritual discernment, and real-world applications, developing both the scientific and sacred skills required to serve women in out-of-hospital birth.
Whether you are a practicing provider who wants to learn more, preparing for the NARM PEP pathway, seeking unlicensed midwife training, or exploring midwifery as ministry, this course offers a robust foundation rooted in Scripture, physiology, and autonomy.
You can use this course:
As a personal deep dive to grow your calling.
As a mentorship tool to guide apprentices step-by-step.
As a structured academic path with exams and certification (optional for those who want formal documentation).
Whether you're rebuilding your foundation or leading the next generation—you are free to study, teach, print, write in the margins, and make it your own.
This is for those who are called out.
Not to follow the system.
But to leave it behind.
Called Out: A Midwifery Exodus – Full Syllabus
Program Structure Overview
Foundation Modules: Entry-level topics essential for all students.
Advanced Modules: Professional-level academic and clinical topics.
Special Topics Modules: Addressing cultural, historical, theological, and functional perspectives.
Clinical Practicum (Optional): Hands-on skill acquisition recommendations.
FOUNDATION MODULES
Module 1: Biblical Foundations of Birth and Midwifery
God’s Design for Birth and Stewardship of Life
Scriptural Analysis of Birth Stories (Genesis to Revelation)
The Theology of the Womb and Blood Covenant
Module 2: History of Midwifery and Obstetric Violence
Historical Midwifery: Grand and Indigenous Midwives
Erasure Through Licensure and Credentialing
The Rise of Obstetric Violence: Historical and Modern Perspectives
Episiotomy, Pitocin, and the Mimicry of God’s Design
Module 3: Functional Anatomy and Physiology of Pregnancy
Maternal Metabolic Function Overview
First Trimester Metabolism – Foundational Shifts
Second Trimester Metabolism – Growth Phase and Placental Dominance
Third Trimester Metabolism – Insulin Resistance and Preparation for Birth
Postpartum Metabolism – Collapse, Catabolism, and Rebuilding
Symptoms of Poor Metabolic Adaptation
Food-Based Metabolic Support in Pregnancy and Postpartum
Module 4: Clinical Skills and Physical Assessments
Head-to-Toe Physical Assessment Tools
Palpation Techniques for All Body Types
Blood Pressure Accuracy and Interpretation
Fetal Heart Tones: Techniques for Difficult Cases
Functional Lab Analysis (Introduction)
ADVANCED CLINICAL MODULES
Module 5: Functional Medicine in Midwifery Care
Functional Systems Medicine (One Full Paper per Body System)
Functional Lab Work in Pregnancy: Interpretation and Clinical Use
Cravings and Aversions – Functional and Hormonal Causes
Functional Infant Care – The First Year of Life
Module 6: Pregnancy Pathologies and Functional Responses
Preeclampsia, Eclampsia, and HELLP Syndrome
ICP and Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy
Gallbladder Disease in Pregnancy
Adrenal Dysfunction and Thyroid Imbalance in Pregnancy
MTHFR and Gene Expression in Midwifery
Common Infections in Pregnancy (GBS, HSV, TORCH, STIs)
Metabolic Disorders and Gestational Diabetes
Differential Diagnosis Without Labs
Module 7: Pharmaceuticals in Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Mental Health Medications (One Paper per Drug Class)
Maintenance Drugs (Thyroid, Hypertension, Epilepsy)
OTC Medications and Common Misconceptions
Uterotonics: Pitocin, Cytotec, Methergine
Ativan and Sleep Aids – Clinical Considerations
SPECIAL TOPICS MODULES
Module 8: Birth Emergency Recognition and Response
Complete Birth Emergency Index (AFE to DVT)
MANA Stats and Outcomes for Out-of-Hospital Emergencies
SBAR Communication and Transfer Protocols
Module 9: Functional Twin Pregnancy and Birth
The Midwife as Watchman, Not Warden
Clinical Discernment vs Institutional Protocol
Communication, Positioning, and Second Twin Strategy
Shared Decision-Making and SBAR Preparation
The Biblical Model of Stewardship in Multiples
Functional Twin Health Checklist – Pregnancy, Labor, and Postpartum
Module 10: Special Deliveries and Complex Cases
Breech Births Without Ultrasound
Delivering Twins Safely at Home
Home Birth in the Case of Terminal Diagnoses
Miscarriage Management and Spiritual Care
Early Miscarriage: Embryonic and Placental Development Timelines
Module 11: Spiritual Warfare in Birth
The Mimicry of Birth by the Adversary
How Pitocin Disrupts Neurological and Bonding Pathways
Institutional Birth as Spiritual and Neurological Fragmentation
The Design of Family and Birth – Restoring God’s Pattern
Module 12: Legal and Ethical Midwifery Practice
Licensure vs. Freedom: Historical and Legal Perspectives
Creating a PMA: Tabernacle Midwifery Documents
Patient Autonomy and Legal Birth Plan Declarations
Homebirth Transfers: Clinical and Legal Management
Client Disclosures, Waivers, and Financial Policies (Full Templates Included)
Module 13: Business and Marketing for Midwives
Naming, Branding, and Marketing Strategies
Fee Structures and Financial Stewardship
Tax Strategies and Legal Business Entities
Professional Communication and Advocacy
Social Media and Advertising for Birth Professionals
Module 14: Trauma, Healing, and the NeuroPattern Reset
Neural Trauma Loops and Healing After Birth Injury
Somatic Reset for Postpartum Recovery
The Physiology of Limbic and Vagal Nervous Systems
Functional Approaches to Trauma Healing and Restoration
PRACTICUM AND CLINICAL RECOMMENDATIONS
NRP and CPR Certification Guidance
Karen Strange Workshops and Breech Without Borders
Apprenticeship Guidelines: Called Like Moses Series
Skills Checklist for Functional and Traditional Midwifery
Ethical Preceptorship and Student Leadership Models
ACADEMIC PAPER LIST – Called Out: A Midwifery Exodus
Module 1: Biblical Foundations of Birth and Midwifery
The Theology of the Womb: Blood Covenant and Design
Scriptural Patterns in Birth Stories from Genesis to Revelation
Module 2: History of Midwifery and Obstetric Violence
The Historical Erasure of Grand and Indigenous Midwives
The Rise of Obstetric Violence: From Twilight Sleep to Modern Coercion
Pitocin as Counterfeit Love: Mimicry of God’s Hormonal Design
Module 3: Functional Anatomy and Physiology of Pregnancy
Overview of Maternal Metabolism – Foundations, Fuel, and Functional Design
First Trimester Metabolism – Foundational Shifts and Nutrient Prioritization
Second Trimester Metabolism – Growth Phase, Placental Dominance, and Nutrient Partitioning
Third Trimester Metabolism – Insulin Resistance, Fat Mobilization, and Preparation for Birth
Postpartum Metabolism – Collapse, Catabolism, and Rebuilding the Body
Symptoms of Poor Metabolic Adaptation – Functional Patterns and Clinical Midwifery Interpretation
Food-Based Metabolic Support – Practical Applications for Midwifery Care and Postpartum Recovery
Module 4: Clinical Skills and Physical Assessments
Functional Physical Assessment Tools for Midwives
Palpation and Clinical Evaluation in Higher BMI Clients
Module 5: Functional Medicine in Midwifery Care
Functional Systems Medicine – One Full Paper per Body System (Head to Toe Series)
Cravings and Aversions – Functional and Hormonal Mechanisms
Functional Infant Care – The First Year of Life
Module 6: Pregnancy Pathologies and Functional Responses
Preeclampsia, Eclampsia, and HELLP Syndrome – Functional and Clinical Midwifery Approaches
Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy and Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy
Gallbladder Disease in Pregnancy – Functional Diagnosis and Support
Adrenal Dysfunction and Thyroid Imbalance in Pregnancy
MTHFR and Gene Expression – Clinical Applications in Midwifery
Common Infections in Pregnancy: GBS, HSV, Hepatitis, TORCH, and STIs
Metabolic Disorders and Gestational Diabetes – Functional Approaches and Recovery
Differential Diagnosis Without Labs – A Clinical Midwifery Guide
Module 7: Pharmaceuticals in Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Mental Health Medications in Pregnancy –
Maintenance Medications: Thyroid, Hypertension, and Epilepsy – Functional Implications
OTC Medications in Pregnancy – Myths, Risks, and Recommendations
Uterotonics in Postpartum Care – Pitocin, Cytotec, and Methergine Analysis
Ativan and Sleep Aids – Clinical Considerations for Pregnancy and Postpartum
Module 8: Birth Emergency Recognition and Response
Birth Emergency Index – Comprehensive Clinical and Functional Review (AFE to DVT)
MANA Statistics and Outcomes for Out-of-Hospital Emergencies
Module 9: Functional Twin Pregnancy and Birth
The Midwife as Watchman, Not Warden – A Functional Theology of Multiples
Clinical Discernment vs Institutional Protocol in Twin Pregnancies
Communication, Positioning, and Second Twin Strategy – Clinical Skill Building
Shared Decision-Making, SBAR Preparation, and Safety Without Sabotage
The Biblical Model of Stewardship, Humility, and Reverence in Attending Multiple Lives
Module 10: Special Deliveries and Complex Cases
Breech Birth Without Ultrasound – Functional Anatomy and Clinical Decision-Making
Delivering Twins Safely at Home – Expanded Clinical and Functional Review
Home Birth and Known Terminal Diagnoses – Theology, Compassion, and Clinical Care
First Trimester Miscarriage – Embryonic and Placental Development Timelines
Miscarriage Management and Scriptural Care Models
Module 11: Spiritual Warfare in Birth
The Mimicry of Birth by the Adversary – A Spiritual and Clinical Analysis
Pitocin and the Disruption of Neurological and Bonding Pathways
Institutional Birth as Spiritual and Neurological Fragmentation
The Design of Family and Birth – Restoring God’s Pattern in Modern Culture
Module 12: Legal and Ethical Midwifery Practice
Licensure vs Freedom – Historical, Legal, and Scriptural Perspectives on Midwifery Autonomy
Private Membership Associations (PMA) –
Patient Autonomy and Legal Birth Plan Declarations – Templates
Homebirth Transfers – Clinical Management and Legal Protocols
Module 13: Business and Marketing for Midwives
Midwifery Business Structures – Naming, Branding, and Building for Freedom
Financial Stewardship and Tax Strategies for Independent Midwives
Marketing, Social Media, and Community Outreach – A Scriptural Approach
Module 14: Trauma, Healing, and the NeuroPattern Reset
Neural Trauma Loops and the Functional Healing of Postpartum Injuries
Somatic Reset and Physical Recovery in the Postpartum Year
Functional Approaches to Trauma Healing – Vagal and Limbic Nervous System Care
This educational hub remains a living and growing body of work, dedicated to restoring the knowledge, wisdom, and faithful stewardship of traditional midwifery. We invite you to follow its development and consider joining when you are ready to walk this path of continued learning, restoration, and unwavering commitment to God’s design.