Do you want to feel confident in your knowledge of labour and birth physiology so you can support your clients fully?

This course will give you the KNOWLEDGE about birth anatomy and physiology that will enable you to understand the positive impact that you can have on your pregnant and birthing clients

  • Deepen your understanding of how the body works in labour and all the ways you can help it

  • Support your training and experience to be more authoritative about birth anatomy

  • Coach and calm your clients to help them achieve a positive birth experience

Is learning about anatomy that important?

Yes - yes it is!

Birth is an incredible and natural process. But we don't witness it in the modern world and sadly media and TV grossly misrepresent what actually should happen. 

When you understand how the body works in labour, and all the ways you can enhance the process,  it can totally change the way you think about birth and has an impact on everything else you learn about birth and how to support it.

And when you understand what your client wants to achieve and how to facilitate it, you can enhance your support to them not just emotionally but also physically.

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This self-guided, pre-recorded course means you do the course in your own time at your own pace and repeat it as many times as you like

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And have you found so far that:

  • you have done professional training already but you aer not very clear on what happens in labour and birth?

  • you feel as if you can offer more to your clients but not sure exactly how?

  • you are looking to develop and deepen your existing skills and knowledge?

  • you don't feel confident in the way you are supporting your clients physiology?

  • and you are keen to get to grips with the biology and mechanice in order to support your clients to your best ability?

This course will give you everything you need to feel confident in your kowledge of labour and birth anatomy & physiology to support your clients fully

And you can go forwards knowing that your understanding of their needs goes above and beyond.

  • You will begin by studying the ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY of the body so you understand what is going to happen during labour and birth.

  • You'll learn how we can BENEFIT THE BODY in labour in 31 different ways (and also the things we should avoid that can hinder it)!

  • You'll find that you can enhance your confidence and understanding about birth and apply it with every client you support.

Full course curriculum

This course is based on my flagship course GET READY FOR BIRTH and covers the first 2 modules (A&B of the LABOUR ABCDEs)

  • 1

    Module 1 - Introduction

  • 2

    Module 2 -The Pelvis

    • Pelvis ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY

    • How to BENEFIT the Pelvis

    • Birth inspiration #1 - video
  • 3

    Module 3 - The Uterus

    • Uterus ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY

    • How to BENEFIT the Uterus
  • 4

    Module 4 - The Hormones

    • Hormones ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY

    • How to BENEFIT the Hormones

    • The Hormonal Process of Breastfeeding
  • 5

    Module 5 - How to Benefit the Body in Labour

    • Key principles to BENEFIT THE BODY

    • The Good Birth Environment

    • Birth inspiration #2 - video
  • 6

    Resources

    • Course Feedback

    • Course Manual & Workbook

    • Become an affiliate

    • Acknowledgements

Hi! It's awesome to meet you.

Eleanor Hayes, antenatal educator

My journey into the birth world started with the births of my own babies. My first birth was awful, my second was awesome! 

This led to me training with Janet Balaskas as an Active Birth teacher and introduced me to the extraordinary and amazing world of birth anatomy.

I believe firmly that Anatomy & Physiology is at the heart of antenatal learning both for parents and all supporting birth professionals. 

I teach this course in-person as part of the Continuum Doula Preparation Course run by Kaz Woodbury in Frome, Somerset, UK.


This course is perfect for you if...

  • you are interested in the body and want to understand the biology and mechanics behind labour and birth

  • You already have a professional qualification and are working with pregnant parents (such as doula. yoga teacher, hypnobirthing teacher, etc)

  • you are looking for an informal CPD course to boost your skills and knowledge

  • you know your current training didn't go into much details (or any) about birth physiology

  • you want a flexible online course that means you can lean in your own home, your own time and at a pace that suits you

Course Reviews

by other birth professionals

5 star rating

Really good

Sian Sheppard

Expertly led, simple bite sized learning that i could do in-between normal life! Some great content and super interesting

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Still not sure?

Here are some answers to questions you may have

  • How is the course delivered?

    You receive access to an online training course platform where you can view the videos, slides and files and listen to the audio as many times as you like. There is no expiry date for the course.

  • How long does it take?

    The entire course is around 2.5 hours of content. Each module is organised into logical and manageable chunks so you can absorb the information at a rate that suits you.

  • Can I view it on any device?

    Yes, you can view the entire course on a desktop, ipad/tablet or smartphone. You may find that some slides are better viewed on a larger screen so you can see all the details.

  • What if I find something difficult or I don't like it?

    You don't even need to remember everything the main idea is that you understand it and then that enhances your understanding of everything else. If you have any questions I am on hand to give you answers.

  • What if I have a question about the course or one of the lessons?

    You can email me directly to discuss any questions at [email protected]. I aim to reply within 24 hours.

But don't just take my word for it!

Here are some of the things that parents have said about this course...

A brilliant online course with Eleanor.

Alice

Great to delve into the science of birth with someone who really knows her stuff! My husband and I learnt so much that will support us to make informed and empowered decisions during pregnancy and labour and for that I feel so grateful. To know I can now be excited and not afraid of the birth experience is amazing! Thank you!

This course has been fantastic!

Jessica

Very engaging and informative, answering questions we didn't even know we had. My husband especially found these 4 sessions really helpful in making him feel more involved in the pregnancy and giving him the confidence to be a great birth partner. As a first time parent, I feel much more prepared for the journey ahead. Eleanor is fab and so reassuring, she has helped me find the confidence to move forward with very few reservations. If you're looking to take part in a birthing course then you can't go wrong with this one!

The course has really prepared us for what's ahead

Sarah

We absolutely loved the Birthzang antenatal classes! As first time parents, the course really gave us insight into what to expect from Labour and birth. My husband was also really able to get involved, which he enjoyed as birth partners tend to be forgotten about, as the mother is the main focus. Although we both were quite nervous about the prospect of labour, we've come away after the course feeling more calm and confident about the whole process. The course has really prepared us for what's ahead. Thank you Eleanor!

We learned SO much for such a low price

Cheri

My husband and I took this antenatal classes because we both felt unprepared and poorly informed about labour. With Covid-19 seeming to affect everything, it was amazing to be able to ‘attend’ classes. The price is an absolute steal! We learned SO much for such a low price. For us, we wanted to understand labour and its different stages. I feared labour and wanted to learn more. In the early hours of Tuesday, I went into labour naturally. My husband and I used all the strategies we had learned and I managed to stay at home for a long time. I, along with the midwives, were absolutely amazed to learn that I had stayed at home so long ... I was 6cm’s dilated! Apparently, I went against the textbook when I came to first-time mums! With our gas and air, I channelled myself and focused on everything that I had learned in the classes. Granted it was hard. Yes, it was painful but WOW I was so in control! I half expected to be a screaming banshee but I was focused and conserved my energy for labouring. My husband and I will be forever grateful for the lessons which we learned and I have already recommended the course to others.

Very informative and thorough without overwhelming you with info

Felix

Excellent classes. Very informative and thorough without overwhelming you with info, and really great follow up materials and supplementary course content such as breathing exercises. Really helped to re-enforce info we had read in other places, but also introduced us to new things. The most important part is she takes the approach of giving various points of view and techniques and arming you with info and also how to ask questions to get more info and then saying that the key thing is to do what's right for you. Some really eye-opening and informative video examples too. A bargain at the price.

Super informative, rich in contents and full of Q&A

Giada

My partner and I enjoyed Eleanor’s June antenatal classes very much. They were super informative, rich in contents and full of Q&A. Eleanor knows A LOT about birth and sharing her experiences made us feel more confident about labour. Can’t wait to experience and practice all we’ve learned with our baby girl next month! 💕

We feel we have now gained the confidence to go into our birth knowing that we can be excited and prepared rather than nervous!!

Laurie

My husband and I took Eleanor's online antenatal cours and it was fab! We enjoyed every single part and learned everything we needed about labour, birth and how my husband could feel more involved. We loved the session on how labour progresses and how the baby moves into position ready for birth, this was something that we didn't realise happened so naturally. Eleanor is so knowledgeable and explained everything in an easy to understand way with diagrams and visuals too. We feel we have now gained the confidence to go into our birth knowing that we can be excited and prepared rather than nervous!! Thank you Eleanor for sharing your expertise and preparing us for the birth of our son. We highly recommend this course to anyone who wants to gain more knowledge and gain a better understanding of all the elements that go into a positive birth experience.

Our life-changing experience!

Gemma

We have just completed the online antenatal course and not only have we learnt so much but we have a completely new outlook on the next chapter of our lives. Although I admit I am still nervous the course has been so helpful, empowering and knowledgeable that it has boosted my confidence. In such a way that I know I can do this and I am looking forward to meeting our little man. I can not thank you enough Eleanor for your knowledge, your positive mindset and guidance. I honestly didn’t know where to start at the beginning but it all feels so natural and I couldn’t ask for more. I know money may be tight for people at the moment but this was definitely the best money spent so far! To sum up, our take away from this experience: Honest, humble, friendly but straight-forward knowledge which is easy to digest. Helping us along the most important next chapter in our lives!