Online Learning
For Parents & Birth Professionals
Your birth and parenting experience is important to us!
Courses available:
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Pregnancy & Parenting Support Program
CourseThis is a unique antenatal course that guides you week by week through your pregnancy journey and the first weeks of your baby's life. Beginning in your second trimester, the course is designed to assess your feelings about birth and parenthood.
Free
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Do I want to be a doula?
CourseAre you thinking about becoming a doula? The purpose of this short course is to provide a general overview of the doula profession to support you in discovering whether doula work is the right thing for you. If it is, give you a roadmap of how to ge
£7
Testimonials
A fantastic course!
A worthwhile investment of time and excellent way to prepare for birth. The modules allow you to build your knowledge over time, it's convenient and easy to complete at home and gives you everything you need to prepare.
Best value!
We did NCT, hypnobirthing, read books and prepared in lots of different ways - the most valuable thing we did was the Birth Bliss Academy. It gave us practical, useful, honest and impartial information and support. It guided us at our own pace to go on our journey in preparation for birth and booming parents. Very highly recommended! If you spend your money on 1 thing - choose this course!
Left me feeling empowered!
That it is an easy to understand program which enables you to feel empowered and excited about your pregnancy giving you the knowledge and tools you need to manage regardless of how you end up giving birth.
Helped me believe in myself!
How I wish I could have had such a course before my planned caesarean almost 6 years ago. I decided to have a VBAC and found this course online. It helped me a lot to believe in myself. I have learned that getting the right information means a lot in ones pregnancy journey. There are 3 weeks ahead, and I am waiting excitedly for my little one to come. Thank you so much for providing all the up-to-date information generously and in an unbiased manner.
Instructor(s)
Award-winning Doula | Author | Educator Kicki Hansard
Kicki Hansard is a certified birth and postnatal doula with a wealth of experience spanning all aspects of pregnancy, childbirth, and early parenting. Born in the enchanting region of Swedish Lapland, under the magnificent spectacle of the midnight sun and the Northern Lights, Kicki has been dedicated to preparing women and couples for the arrival of their babies since 2002. Not only has she supported many individuals through their birth and postnatal period, but she has also trained over 1,000 aspiring doulas as a doula course facilitator.
A lifelong learner, Kicki has studied with renowned experts in the field such as Sheila Kitzinger, Dr. Jack Newman, Kerstin Unvas Moberg, and the esteemed "grandmothers of doulas", Penny Simkin and Phyllis Klaus. She holds a diploma in Professional Relaxation Therapy and a BSc Open from the Open University. Kicki is also a qualified trainer with the City & Guild PTLLS Award to her name.
Kicki's expertise and dedication to her field have not gone unnoticed. In 2005, she was featured in a television programme called "Mum + One" which discussed the role of doulas. This programme can still be viewed on the Discovery Home & Health Channel. Further recognition came in 2009 when she received the esteemed "Doula of the Year" award from Pregnancy & Birth Magazine and Doula UK.
As an author, Kicki published her first book, "The Secrets of Birth: What Every Woman Should Know About Birth and Motherhood," in November 2015. She contributed a chapter to the Amazon #1 best seller, "The Roar Behind the Silence." Her latest book, "Supporting Survivors of Sexual Abuse Through Pregnancy and Childbirth: A Guide for Midwives, Doulas and Other Healthcare Professionals," was published by Singing Dragon.
At the heart of Kicki's ethos is a profound belief in the normalcy and profundity of birth. She passionately advocates for personalized support, defined birth goals with built-in flexibility, and solid education to optimize the birth process. Her approach is to instil confidence through true information, equipping women and families for labour, birth, and the postnatal period while fully understanding each family's unique needs and birth goals.
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A lifelong learner, Kicki has studied with renowned experts in the field such as Sheila Kitzinger, Dr. Jack Newman, Kerstin Unvas Moberg, and the esteemed "grandmothers of doulas", Penny Simkin and Phyllis Klaus. She holds a diploma in Professional Relaxation Therapy and a BSc Open from the Open University. Kicki is also a qualified trainer with the City & Guild PTLLS Award to her name.
Kicki's expertise and dedication to her field have not gone unnoticed. In 2005, she was featured in a television programme called "Mum + One" which discussed the role of doulas. This programme can still be viewed on the Discovery Home & Health Channel. Further recognition came in 2009 when she received the esteemed "Doula of the Year" award from Pregnancy & Birth Magazine and Doula UK.
As an author, Kicki published her first book, "The Secrets of Birth: What Every Woman Should Know About Birth and Motherhood," in November 2015. She contributed a chapter to the Amazon #1 best seller, "The Roar Behind the Silence." Her latest book, "Supporting Survivors of Sexual Abuse Through Pregnancy and Childbirth: A Guide for Midwives, Doulas and Other Healthcare Professionals," was published by Singing Dragon.
At the heart of Kicki's ethos is a profound belief in the normalcy and profundity of birth. She passionately advocates for personalized support, defined birth goals with built-in flexibility, and solid education to optimize the birth process. Her approach is to instil confidence through true information, equipping women and families for labour, birth, and the postnatal period while fully understanding each family's unique needs and birth goals.