ABOUT CORE MATERNITY EDUCATION

 

Evidence-informed, trauma-aware maternity education.

Core Maternity Education are professional educators, training the next generation of doulas and antenatal/postnatal educators to provide safe, professional and compassionate support to families across the UK.

Our mission is simple: to equip learners with the knowledge, practical skills, and ethical framework needed to support parents with confidence and integrity.

 

Founded by professionals with 15 years of experience in maternity care and University formal higher education in Midwifery - Core Maternity Education blends real-world expertise with current evidence and trauma-aware teaching practices. We focus on building reflective, capable professionals who know their scope, work ethically and are prepared for the realities of modern maternity care.

A Structured Approach to Maternity Education

 

Core Maternity Education Professional Institute was established to provide structured, professional training in non-clinical maternity support and education.

Across the UK, many individuals feel drawn to supporting families during pregnancy, birth and early parenthood. However, training routes can vary widely in structure, depth and professional grounding.

Core Maternity Education was created to offer a clear, ethical and professionally structured pathway into maternity support roles.

Why Choose CME?

 

  • Evidence-Informed Curriculum: All our courses are designed using current UK maternity guidance, NICE recommendations and peer-reviewed research.

  • Trauma-Aware & Inclusive: We teach with awareness of diversity, cultural sensitivity and emotional safety, ensuring that both learners and families feel respected and supported.

  • Flexible Online Learning: Our courses combine pre-recorded lessons, structured workbook exercises, reflective activities and ongoing case studies — so learning fits around your life.

  • Professional & Ethical: We focus on the non-clinical, supportive role of doulas and educators, with clear guidance on boundaries, scope and collaboration with healthcare professionals.

  • National Reach: Fully online, with optional live sessions, our programmes are accessible to learners anywhere in the UK.

About the Course Developer

 

Core Maternity Education is informed by over 15 years of experience working within maternity care environments, alongside formal higher education study in midwifery.

This experience has shaped a strong understanding of:

  • maternity systems within the UK

  • professional communication

  • ethical practice

  • the importance of clearly defined roles

Training programmes are designed to reflect these principles.

Professional Education for Non-Clinical Maternity Training

 

We offer structured pathways for:

  • Doula Training: Antenatal, birth and postnatal support, comfort measures, partner support, and reflective practice.

  • Antenatal Educator Training: Teaching parents individually or in groups, designing sessions, trauma-aware facilitation, evidence-based content.

  • Postnatal Educator Training: Supporting parents in the early months, feeding education, newborn care, mental health awareness, reflective teaching practice.

 

All learners begin with a Foundations programme, ensuring professional awareness before progressing to specialist roles.

Our programmes are delivered online and are accessible across the UK.

Our Promise

 

At Core Maternity Education, we don’t just teach information — we build professional capability, ethical judgment and sustainable practice. Learners leave ready to support families, teach confidently and make a real difference in maternity care.