Make Birth Better

Welcome to the Make Birth Better Training Hub

This is where we host and sell our online courses and our annual birth trauma summit.

“I thought the training was spot on. It felt like a breath of fresh air. We need more professionals to start talking about birth trauma. Women and families deserve more.” Make Birth Better Training Attendee

There is a critical need to educate and upskill around birth trauma. Not only is birth trauma preventable in many cases, but for those who do suffer it is often poorly diagnosed and treated. We are experts at providing clinically-led training to organisations and individuals covering all they need to learn about birth trauma, as well as vicarious trauma in professionals. Our aim is provide something for everyone - from free resources through to bespoke training designed to meet your exact needs. We are proud to deliver training which is focused on meaningful, creative, reflective and personalised learning.

This is our online training hub and below are the options for booking our online courses and annual birth trauma summit. If you're looking for something more bespoke click here, if you want to buy our books click here and if you'd like to access our free downloads and resources click here.

Please take a look at the options below and contact us if you have any questions or queries at hello@makebirthbetter.org.

Longer descriptions and FAQ's for each of our trainings can be found on our main website here.

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£149 or 3 monthly payments of £50

Applying trauma-informed care frameworks to maternity and perinatal services : Instant access training

Half-day specialised training to deeply understand what we mean by "trauma-informed care". Discuss best practice for applying trauma-informed care principles to maternity and perinatal services and review what can be done at a practical and political level. Refine your services so they always hold trauma in mind. This training was recorded in June 2025.

£179 or 3 monthly payments of £60

Birth Reflections Workshop 1: Setting Up Supportive Spaces

Monday 9th February, 9.30am-12.30pm. On Zoom. With Perinatal Psychiatrist Dr Rebecca Moore and Psychotherapist Natasha Williams. This practical workshop explores how to create and run safe, effective Birth Reflections sessions. We’ll cover service set-up, preparation, boundaries and documentation, plus trauma-informed listening, managing emotions, and knowing when and where to signpost. 6 month access to recording.

£179 or 3 monthly payments of £60

Birth Reflections Workshop 2: Providing helpful debriefs and supportive conversations

Tuesday 17th March, 9.30am-12.30pm on Zoom. With midwife and debrief expert Illiyin Morrison. This workshop builds confidence in supportive birth debrief conversations, formal or informal. Midwives and maternity HCPs will explore purpose and limits, validating without re-traumatising, balancing accuracy with sensitivity, and offering clear next steps so parents feel heard and supported. 6 month access to recording.

£295 or 3 monthly payments of £99

Birth Reflections bundle

Get both of our birth reflections workshops for one great price. - Birth Reflections Workshop 1: Setting Up Supportive Spaces with Dr Rebecca Moore and Natasha Williams. Live training on Monday 9th February, 9.30am–12.30pm (Zoom) - Birth Reflections Workshop 2: Providing Helpful Debriefs and Supportive Conversations with Illiyin Morrison. Live training on Tuesday 17th March, 9.30am-12.30pm (Zoom).

£199 or 4 monthly payments of £50

Birth Trauma Training Programme: Instant Access 2025

Our Birth Trauma Training Programme is designed for any professional looking to upskill around birth trauma, the cost of caring and trauma-informed ways of working. There are 5 modules of online learning each lasting up to 1.5 hours each, with slides, worksheets and a quiz. CPD certified for 7 training hours. This was recorded in October 2024. You will have 6 months from purchase to access this training.

£149 or 3 monthly payments of £50

Birth from a Trans Perspective with Jacob Stokoe

A 60 minute introduction to trans and nonbinary experiences of birth with Jacob Stokoe of Transparent Change. Understand the difference between sex, gender and sexuality and how these relate to pregnancy and birth, including the increased risks and their outcomes. Gain confidence in using inclusive language and improve your practice to be more trans inclusive. You have 6 months from purchase to access the content.

Free

Bitesize free training sessions

Watch our free bitesize sessions. Please note that this package includes three free introductory sessions. If you’re interested to learn more about birth trauma as a topic, we recommend our Birth Trauma Training Programme. Current available sessions: - Birth trauma: Spotting the signs. - Trauma in professionals: The cost of caring. - Language matters: why every word counts.

Free

Free webinar: Looking at the research into birth debriefing with Dr Rebecca Moore

Birth debriefing is increasingly offered as part of postnatal care, but what does the evidence actually say? In this webinar, Dr Rebecca Moore explores the research into birth debriefing, unpacking what works, what doesn’t, and what truly supports parents after birth. Together, we’ll reflect on the findings and consider their implications for compassionate, trauma-informed care. Recording will be available.

£49 or 2 monthly payments of £25

The 10th Annual Birth Trauma Summit recordings: 1 month access

The Make Birth Better 10th Annual Birth Trauma Summit was held on 13th May 2025 - a day of inspiring speakers holding courageous conversations which challenge narratives, open perspectives, promote equitable care and inspire new thinking around birth trauma. One month access to recordings from day of purchase.

£74 or 3 monthly payments of £25