Price range: $260.00 through $290.00
This comprehensive training is for those birth workers and health professionals looking to enhance communication and support the decision making process with their clients in birth and beyond. Using the three tenets, you will develop a deeper understanding of:
During the intensive, we will explore the importance of language, discover The Game of Birth and develop our skills to facilitate communication and support maternal decision making in maternity care.
Dr Catherine Bell is a pioneering Australian advocate, author, researcher, and community leader whose work has transformed how families navigate pregnancy, birth, and early parenting. As the creator of The Birth Map and the field of Birth Cartography, she has introduced a new paradigm in maternity care—one that centres on informed decision making, consent, and autonomy. Her work is evidence-based, community-driven, and infused with storytelling.
Bell’s contributions extend beyond birth. She is also a founding force behind Tender Funerals Canberra Region, a not-for-profit that brings dignity, affordability, and community back into end-of-life care. Whether at the beginning or end of life, Catherine Bell is committed to ensuring people are informed, supported, and respected.
Access to online resources is included for all participants. Physical resources can be added as suits.
PHYSICAL RESOURCE OPTIONS:
Session One – 8:30 – welcome 10 minutes, icebreaker 9am – 10:30 – The Trouble with Consent and the Benefits of Birth Cartography
30 minute break
Session Two – 11 – 12:30 – Beyond the Birth, Partners, Maternal Decision Making, Sensemaking, and General Considerations
45 minute break
Session Three – 1:15pm – 2:45 – The Three Main Pathways: Physiological, Medical and Caesarean
30 minute break
Session Four – 3:15pm – 5pm – Putting it into Practice
Kelly Harper (verified owner) –
As an experienced doula, I appreciated the way Catherine presented the concepts in this training. The sections were broken down well into theory and practise so that I feel confident incorporating this information into my work with my clients. As an online workshop, the day was ran well, with sufficient breaks and keeping to time.
Suzy Volokh (verified owner) –
As a Childbirth Educator and Matrescence Coach, this training was invaluable. The words preferences and wishes never sat well with me so to hear Catherine talk about the power of language and how important it is for Birth Mothers to reclaim their power, I knew I was in the right training. The birth Cartography training has given me a tool to deeply support my clients in making informed decisions and facilitate healthy conversations with their caregivers. Thank You Catherine for brining this to the world
Marian Piper (verified owner) –
Catherine provides a different approach to birth preparation through the Birth Map. As a midwife I recommend the learning program Catherine offers to empower, engage and facilitate women during their pregnancy and birth. Thank you for a wonderful day of sharing knowledge and exploring The Birth Map to enhance my practice and benefit women in their birthing journey
Lisa Griffiths (verified owner) –
Catherine has created something brilliant! Even after spending thousands of dollars on my doula training, this is by far the most helpful thing I have done for my doula business!
A beautiful day and highly recommend this for anyone who is considering it!