There's no such thing as a natural induction.... Natural Inductions are dangerous.... Inductions save lives.... The rate of stillbirth goes up sharply after 42 weeks.... What is true? What is not? Come, find out!
This course offers midwives the opportunity to learn or refresh the skills necessary to
- list circumstances that can effect due date calculations
- identify state regulations, community standards and other limits to practice apropos length of pregnancy
- describe the 4 basic constitutions of women
- list at least 4 'natural' induction methods for each constitution type
What Students are saying about this course:
"Augustine does a great job discussing what is currently evidence based and what is the standard of care."
"This class calls out a lot of common, and tightly held, midwifery mindsets. It really requires midwives to think about their own biases and how they may not be serving the clients fully."
"Great information with evidence-based practices for the actual midwifery and community realities. We are serving a new generation in a world with access to so much information—we need to practice and protect ourselves accordingly."
Course Curriculum
Your Mentor | Augustine Colebrook
Augustine is no stranger in the birthwork community. An internationally recognized midwifery educator, seasoned business executive, and veteran midwife having attended the births of 1000s of babies, Augustine brings a wealth of experience from attending births in hospitals, birth centers, and homes across the U.S. and abroad. Deeply committed to serving underserved and marginalized communities, she honors the balance between the sacredness of birth and the reality of clinical practice. With a master's degree in Maternal/Child Health Systems, she has dedicated her career to transforming maternity care.
Her mission? To mainstream midwifery and dismantle the fear and misinformation that surround birth. Through education, consulting, product development, podcasts, business coaching, and site visits, she empowers midwives, students, birth center administrators, and maternity practice owners to create sustainable, thriving practices. Augustine doesn’t just teach midwifery—she midwives the midwife, guiding the next generation toward a fulfilling and impactful career.
"If you have the chance to learn from Augustine Colebrook, do whatever you can to get there. You will not regret it. I sincerely appreciate her honesty and her ability to teach to all levels of midwives simultaneously. My mind and heart are beyond full."
- Cara Gwizd
