Frequently Asked Questions

The best place to start is to watch the Info Session recording above. Here we give an overview of the curriculum, application process, tuition details, and a Q&A session with faculty and Mindful Birthing teachers who have participated in the training.

Mindful Birthing Teacher Training is an advanced course of instruction. Our prerequisites are outlined in our Suggested Background document. While there may be some flexibility, enrollment priority is given to those applicants who have completed the pre-requisites and who have demonstrated a readiness to complete the Mindful Birthing Teacher Training program.

Applications are now OPEN and are reviewed on a rolling basis until the training is full. Admission decisions will be made within 30 days of submission. Once accepted, a nonrefundable deposit is due to secure your seat. Applications close on the last week of August and February (or once the training is full). We run two programs a year, one starting in September and the other in March.

We understand that those who wish to begin training live complex and full lives. If there are circumstances in your life that prohibit you from completing one of the prerequisites, please include a note in your application explaining your circumstances.

The program uses a live online video tool (Zoom), streaming video recordings, and an online classroom space (Ruzuku) for our training. We have had both novice and expert technology users complete our program successfully. We provide a technology orientation for all of our participants and have technical support available.

There are 40 seats reserved for each year.

Foundations = 60 hours (5 hours/week) Level 1 = 60 hours (5 hours/week) Level 2 = 55 hours (5.5 hours/week)

From the moment you begin your training, you are joining a global community of 200+ Mindful Birthing Teachers. Throughout your training and beyond, you can ask questions and learn from this community through an online teacher community platform. Additionally, after the Mindful Birthing Teacher Training, you will be encouraged to join group mentoring, which supports you through teaching your first MBCP class. Finally, the Mindful Birthing and Parenting Foundation hosts quarterly professional development workshops for MBCP teachers. If you are interested in certifying as a Mindful Birthing teacher, there is a process for certification, which you will learn more about during your training.

As a global training program, it is usual that about half of the students' first language is not English. Our online video platform does provide auto-translated captions in multiple languages, which may be helpful. The faculty takes great care to create a learning environment where everyone feels supported. You can watch the breakdown of the teacher training by Jen and hear from a previous student above.

At this time, the Mindful Birthing and Parenting Foundation offers Teacher Training in English. That said, our online video platform does provide auto-translated captions in multiple languages, which may be helpful. If you're looking for training in your native language, some of our affiliate organizations offer MBCP programs in German, French, Dutch, and Chinese.

USD $380.60 Deposit and $380.60 Per Month – Foundations of Mindful Birthing - 3 Month Payment Plan @ 1.5% interest ​ USD $281.80 Deposit and $281.80 Per Month – Mindful Birthing Teacher Training - 9 Month Payment Plan @ 2.5% Interest (payments based on special discount price)   USD $217.80 Deposit and $217.80 Per Month – Mindful Birthing Teacher Training - 12 Month Payment Plan @ 3% Interest (payments based on special discount price) Find out more about financial aid here.

We have a limited number of full and partial scholarships available for each MBCPTT series. We recognize the disparities within the healthcare system, and we give priority to BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ applicants, those who serve under-resourced populations, and/or those who show clear financial need.   ​ To apply for a scholarship, please click on the Scholarship button below

Seeking certification is a process that includes training, mentorship, teaching experience, ongoing mindfulness practice, and evaluation by our faculty. Mindful Birthing Teacher Certification is in line with other Mindfulness-Based Teacher Training Certifications worldwide, and you will learn more about the certification process during the Mindful Birthing Teacher Training program. You view the certification process here.