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Acubirth for Midwives - Ancient Secrets to Better Bumps, Births & Babies

An accredited online course. Endorsed by the Australian College of Midwives – 16.5 CPD points
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Dear Passionate Birthie,

Do you ever feel frustrated watching women face a cascade of medical interventions that could be avoided?



Do you wish you had more natural, effective tools to support your clients so they can birth with confidence and power?

You’re not alone. Many midwives and doulas share the same concerns:

 Not informed
Women aren’t always properly informed about their options.
 Information overload
Women have information coming at them from all sides and they’re not sure who to trust. These days there’s TikTok, Insta and other socials to contend with.
 Fear
Fear often takes over in the birthing room, even with a lot of well-intended preparation.

Caesarean and induction rates continue to rise

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Among women giving birth for the first time, the rate climbed from 25% in 2004 to around 35% in 2022.*

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The rise has been particularly notable over the last decade.*

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It is more pronounced in private hospitals (about 46%) compared to public hospitals (around 31%). *Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
That’s why in 2010, we created Acubirth for Midwives. It’s a program that gives you practical, evidence-informed techniques drawn from Chinese medicine to help women reconnect with their bodies in the present moment, reduce pain and anxiety, and improve their chances of a natural birth.

Why Acubirth?

We’re Naomi Abeshouse and Rebecca Mar Young, AHPRA registered acupuncturists and herbalists with a special focus on pregnancy, birth and postnatal.

With decades of experience in women’s health, obstetric acupuncture and doula support, we’ve seen firsthand how powerful these techniques can be. We run a busy practice in the heart of Sydney: Red Tent Health Centre for women and their families.

Since 2005, we’ve worked with thousands of women through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum - and the results are consistent:

Less need for induction

Reduce pain and panic during labour

Better breastfeeding and postnatal recovery

We knew these benefits shouldn’t be limited to women who can access private clinics. Midwives and doulas are the true bridge. You’re with these women every day at the coal face of their experience. We developed Acubirth for Midwives: so you can use safe and effective acupressure tools in your daily practice.

What you'll learn

Over six modules you'll gain

The Foundations of Chinese Medicine

And its relevance to your profession.

Pregnancy Support Techniques

Acupressure points for nausea, hip pain, constipation and more

Labour Support Tools

Points to diminish pain, regulate contractions, calm panic and support smooth progress

Postnatal Recovery Techniques

Acupressure for breastfeeding, mastitis relief, uterine recovery, improved immunity and energy

The latest in Research

Discover the evidence for acupuressure when it comes to pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period as well as women's health.

Case Studies

Uncover real life stories from other midwives, how they've used the techniques and what they've learned. Then you get the chance to write and share your own.

What our students say ...

Since completing the course, I’ve only had one woman who needed to be induced post-term. The difference has been incredible.”
- Dianna Marshall, Midwife, Victoria
I thoroughly enjoyed the course and have come back sprouting it to all, in fact one of my colleagues presented with severe “indigestion” and after eliminating a cardiac event I tried the PC-6 and the ST-44 and she admitted she got effective relief, I was stoked. Thanks again
-  Eileen, Midwife, Melbourne
My first night at work after your course, I had the most wonderful young woman who responded beautifully to the acupressure that I tried. I work in a small rural hospital, with an enrolled Nurse to help. I had your booklet out on our desk. My Nurse kept going out to see what points I was using. As our mother responded very well, my nurse was really amazed. Thank you again for an excellent, professional course.
-  Barbara Stokes, Midwife, Parkes
Overview

Course structure

In each module you'll receive video lessons, a comprehensive guidebook and
have quizes to complete.

1- Introduction

... to us, Chinese medicine, the course and how to get the most out of it.

2- AcuPregnancy

Support women through common pregnancy conditions: nausea, morning sickness, hip pain, constipation, reflux, restless legs, breech baby.

3- AcuBirth

Acupressure techniques for pain relief, OP, contractions and calm. Acupressure to prepare for labour, slow progression and to assist placenta delivery as well as managing medical inductions and how to make the most of them.

4- AcuMum

Postnatal acupressure for recovery and bonding: Abdominal massage, the Golden month, food as medicine, improving energy, immunity and breastmilk postpartum, avoiding mastitis and more.

5- AcuResearch

The latest evidence for acupressure throughout all the stages of pregnancy, birth, postnatal and women's health.

6- Case Studies

Read case studies, then be inspired to do the work and write up your own. This is where the learning sinks to a new level and becomes more a part of you.

Accreditation &
Bonuses

Become a certified professional in the Acubirth method.
Gain 16.5 CPD from the ACM

Collect bonus materials for you
and the women in your care.

#1 Bonus

Golden Month Meal Planner for Mothers. Value $97

#2 Bonus

Birthing Acupressure Cheat Sheet. All the points on paper for the women in your care. Value $97

#3 Bonus

Acubirth for Couples - an online teaching to pass onto the women in your care so they can practice at home. Value $197

#4  Bonus

Harnessing the Power of your Menstrual Cycle.  Value $97

#5 Bonus

The Wisdom Years. From Peri to Menopause. Your roadmap. Value $97

#6 Bonus

Baby Massage handout - for the women in your care. Value $47

#7 Bonus

Butterfly Wing Massage for Baby - for the women in your care. Value $47

#8 Bonus

Acubirth method lanyards for you. Easy access to all the points at a glance. Sent to you free of charge within Australia and Internationally for the price of shipping only. Value: $97

Take a sneak peak at the course...

This is the kind of video you'll find on the inside. Everything is broken down into manageable chunks that are super easy to digest. You'll also have a comprehensive booklet for each module.
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Ready to empower your women?

What our past students are saying...

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Chris Bartlett, Midwife, Victoria

"I’ve been a midwife for over 30 years and I’ve watched more and more women end up with more and more intervention, more drugs, opt out for epidurals without even thinking about it and watched the forceps rates, vacuum rates and cesarian rates just go up and up. I’m always trying to get women to see another way. That’s why I wanted to do the Acubirth course.

After the course I felt enthusiastic but I also thought I might not be able to do it very well. However, I’ve noticed that it’s all in the practice of finding the points and using them. There are no side effects, it’s always worth trying because if it works for that woman, it’s like magic.

There was this woman who had been pushing for hours and her baby just wasn’t descending. I’d just taken over from someone else who’d had her in every position they could try but nothing was working. I said lets try some acupressure. So we did and the baby descended and she had her baby in less than an hour and they were looking at going to theatre at that point.

I believe you ladies really want what’s best for women and want to genuinely help them. That’s what midwifery is all about, passing on techniques that work, not holding information close to our chest. If we can help one more woman have a vaginal birth, then we’ve done our job.”

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Kate Parker, Midwife,  Sydney

“I work at a high risk tertiary hospital and often don’t get to see a normal birth. To see something like Acubirth was going to be really different. I’m very much a fan of alternative therapies and minimising medical intervention where possible and when appropriate. I’ve been able to use the techniques with my follow through women.

There was this one lady, 20 years old, who had opted for an epidural before I arrived. She was in late first stage, however her contractions had all but fizzled out.

Within ten minutes of using the Acubirth method she started to be able to feel her contractions through her epidural, where as previously she had complete block and couldn’t feel anything. She got enough sensation back where she was able to direct her pushing and push really effectively and for a first baby, from start to finish of pushing, bubby was out in 40 minutes! I was amazed!

The mother said she found even just the action of doing acupressure was relaxing and it gave her something else to focus on. So she felt the change as well.”

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Sylvia Jenkin, Midwife, Perth

I would like to share with you one of my first experiences since completing the Acubirth course. I met this beautiful lady during a night shift where she presented in established labour. Her first baby was born via caesarean as the baby was mal-positioned and "too big" for her petite size.

This time she desperately wanted to give birth naturally. When she came to hospital she already has been contracting at home for many hours. On arrival to hospital, her baby’s head wasn't engaged in her pelvis, in fact it was very high and the chances of coming down were low. I suggested we use acupressure and she was keen. 

She could feel the baby moving whilst I was doing acupressure. Within two hours her baby’s head was in the middle of her pelvis. After another two and a half hours, her baby was born naturally. We were totally thrilled, especially because this baby was bigger than her first born!

Frequently asked questions

How long do I have to complete the course?

You have 12 months. You can download the course booklets and keep those forever.

How long do I have access to the online community?

You'll be given lifetime access with a direct line to your teachers.

What if I can't afford the up front cost right now?

We have a monthly payment plan you can take advantage of so you can get started now and let this information seep into your bones. It's a completely different way of looking at health that is an incredible asset to have to use with the women in your care.

Our Guarantee

We’re confident you’ll love this program.
We've been teaching it to midwives around the world since 2010. 
If after completing the first two sessions you don’t feel satisfied, simply request a full refund.

Yes, I'm ready to learn

I’m ready to learn effective hands-on techniques that will improve my client’s pregnancy, birth and postnatal experience, empowering them to have a better start to motherhood. Once I complete the course, I will receive a certificate that I can provide to my association.

I know I will receive:

  • The ancient secrets to help my clients have the natural birth they really want, to improve their pregnancy symptoms and to alleviate postnatal ailments.
  • It’s accredited for 16.5 CPD points (ACM)
  • Detailed booklets for each module with photographs, so it’s crystal clear what I’m learning. I can print out sections of these to hand out to clients. Value $378
  • Video explanations of all the points as well as the theory behind them. Value $378
  • Access to a private online community of midwives and other birth professionals I can ask questions from, as well as receive feedback from course creators Rebecca and Naomi. This is available to me forever - value $500
  • Bonus: Golden Month Meal Planner for New Mothers – value $97
  • Bonus: Birthing Acupressure Cheat Sheet - to give to the women in your care - value $97
  • Bonus: Access to Acubirth for Couples course - value $197
  • Bonus: Harnessing the Power of your Menstrual Cycle - for you - value $97
  • Bonus: The Wisdom Years: Perimenopause and Menopause - for you - value $97
  • Bonus; Baby Abdominal Massage Handout - for the women in your care - value $47
  • Bonus: Butterfly Massage for Baby - for the women in your care - value $47
  • Bonus: Acubirth method lanyards. Easy access to all the points at a glance. Sent to me free of charge within Australia and Internationally for the price of shipping only. Value: $97


Your Investment

The full program plus bonuses is valued at $2032 
Your tuition is $1000 $797 (ACM members), $897 Non-members 
We also offer monthly plans
Easy as one, two, three

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Best Value (members)

$1000 $797
The full program plus bonuses is valued at $2032 

  • Instant access to the course
  • 12 months access
  • Money back guarantee

Best Value (non-members)

$1000 $897
The full program plus bonuses is valued at $2032 

  • Instant access to the course
  • 12 months access
  • Money back guarantee

Monthly Plans

$189/mo for 5 months
$189x5=$945 total. The full program plus bonuses is valued at $2032 

  • I commit to paying the full 5 months
  • Instant access to the course
  • 12 months access + money back guarantee

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Bondi Junction: Suite 808, 251 Oxford Street
Erskineville: 89a Erskineville Road 
Phone number: 1800 REDTENT (1800733836)
www.redtent.com.au, www.acubirth.com.au
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