IHomebirth Assistant, Monitrice & Birth Attendant Training
Entry-Level Certification for Out-of-Hospital Birth Support
100+ Hours | Fully Online | Go at Your Own Pace | Lifetime Access
Step into the world of homebirth and out-of-hospital maternity care with our comprehensive, entry-level training program for homebirth assistants, monitrices, and aspiring birth attendants. Whether you’re preparing to support licensed midwives, offer skilled labor support, or lay a foundation for future midwifery training, this course is the ideal starting point.
Designed for those ready to move beyond the doula role and into clinical birth support, our 100+ hour certification course offers a deep, clear, and practical pathway to confident care.
What You’ll Learn:
✓ The roles and responsibilities of a homebirth assistant, monitrice, and unlicensed attendant
✓ Prenatal vital signs, fetal monitoring techniques, labor support, and postpartum recovery
✓ Charting, safety protocols, supply prep, birth environment management, and emergency readiness
✓ Client communication, collaborative care with midwives, and navigating legal gray areas
✓ How to support a variety of births: homebirth, water birth, VBAC, twins, breech, cesarean support
✓ Optional business tools and practice-building guidance
✓ Ongoing support from experienced birth professionals
✓ Lifetime access with no expiration or time limit
Accessible. Affordable. Practical.
✓ 100% online
✓ Self-paced—start anytime, finish on your schedule
✓ No births required to certify
✓ Discounts on additional trainings (doula certification, placenta encapsulation, and more)
✓ Supportive community and direct access to instructors
We do not require clinical births to complete certification. While hands-on practice is encouraged over time, our program equips you with enough structured education and real-world insight to serve confidently without putting clients in the position of being used for student requirements.
Who This Program Is For:
Doulas expanding into clinical or homebirth care
Aspiring midwives building foundational skills
Birth workers supporting homebirths, freestanding birth centers, or transfer clients
Those interested in VBAC support, water birth, twin birth, and out-of-hospital care
Individuals seeking midwife assistant or monitrice training without licensing requirements
What Is a Monitrice or Homebirth Assistant?
A monitrice is a trained support person who monitors vital signs, observes labor progress, and bridges the gap between clinical assessment and emotional support—particularly for clients planning to labor at home before transferring to a hospital.
A homebirth assistant supports licensed midwives or primary attendants with skilled hands-on help, preparation, charting, and safety during birth.
This course prepares you for both paths, while helping you stay within scope and serve with confidence.
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Built for Substance, Not Distraction
Our training avoids the fluff of modern online education—no unnecessary videos, no endless clicking, no pop-ups or gimmicks. Instead, you'll receive a clear, structured, text-based curriculum that encourages real learning, critical thinking, and skill-building. This is how birth workers were trained for generations—through reading, reflection, and applied understanding.
Ready to Begin?
Join a growing movement of capable, thoughtful, and well-prepared birth workers who are ready to serve in the home and birth center setting. Enroll today and begin your journey as a homebirth assistant, monitrice, or birth attendant.