Course Description
ThinkNatal Education and Training Hub includes a series of self-paced programs inviting you to deepen your understanding of birth-related trauma. Delve into aspects of psychological and physical birth trauma, the impacts on fathers and non-birthing parents, and discussion about preventable trauma while gaining valuable insights from individuals who have a lived experience of birth-related trauma.
Who is this course for?
Tailored for a diverse audience of professionals who work with families during the perinatal period, this course offers a rich learning experience for individuals at all levels of expertise.Â
Course Detail
- 1.5 hour presentation (5 x lessons)
- 5 quiz based evaluations
- CPD Accreditation
- Additional Resources
CPD Program level requirement
This course also aligns closely with the ethical practice requirements for continuing professional development (CPD) by:
- Discussing the importance of informed consent and respecting the autonomy of individuals during childbirth.
- Promoting the ethical principles of non-maleficence (do no harm) and beneficence (act in the best interest of the patient).
Course Access
This course is available to access for 12 months post-purchase. As ThinkNatal is a learning community and the understanding of birth trauma and its effects grows, course content will be continually updated.
Learning outcomes
- Define birth-related trauma, including its various types, triggers, psychological impacts, and the role of pre-existing trauma as a risk factor.
- Discuss the incidence, signs, and symptoms of birth-related Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
- Examine the importance of preventive measures to reduce physical and psychological birth trauma.
- Summarise common physical birth injuries and their ongoing physical and mental impacts.
- Evaluate lived experience stories to understand the personal impact of birth-related trauma.
- Review recent research on the impact of traumatic births on fathers, partners, and non-birthing parents.
- Discuss advocacy efforts aimed at improving birth-related trauma screening, diagnosis, and support services.
ThinkNatal Education and Training Hub has a selection of FREE and Paid Training Courses
About ThinkNatal Training and Education Hub
At ThinkNatal Training and Education Hub, we support health professionals, birth workers, and those working with families in the perinatal period. So whether you're a midwife, a doctor, a mental health clinician, a pelvic health physio, or you're working in community health, our modules are designed to support your learning and knowledge of birth related trauma.