Aromabirth Certification
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Add the Missing Modality to Your Maternity Practice
Become Aromabirth Certified - the evidence-based training that equips birth professionals to safely and confidently use essential oils within their scope of practice.
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Watch: Why birth professionals are adding aromatherapy to their practice
5–6 CEUs via MEAC / ACNM
No prerequisites required
Self-paced — complete in your own time
Evidence-based, science-backed
The Problem
Your clients are already using essential oils. Are you equipped to guide them?
Clients are asking - and you need an answer
Essential oils are everywhere. Your clients are using them during pregnancy, labor, and postpartum - whether you advise them or not. Having evidence-based knowledge protects them and strengthens your practice.
Generic training leaves gaps in maternal contexts
Most aromatherapy courses are not designed for the specific safety requirements of pregnancy, labor, postpartum, and infancy. Aromabirth is built exclusively for these phases.
A new modality is also a new revenue stream
Certified Aromabirth professionals can offer prenatal aromatherapy support as an add-on service - expanding both the value they deliver and the income they earn.
"Essential oils aren't just another trend; they're the safe, evidence-based tool your clients are already asking for."
The Certification
What is Aromabirth Certification?
Aromabirth certification is a professional training that prepares birth professionals to safely and confidently use essential oils throughout pregnancy, labor, birth, postpartum, and infancy. It emphasises evidence-based practice, safety, ethics, and practical application.
Prenatal Relief
Fast-acting, easy-to-apply support with minimal risk of side effects.
Labor Support
Protocols proven to reduce anxiety and lessen the need for medical intervention.
Postpartum Recovery
Support that actually works - for tissue healing, emotional balance, and lactation.
Infant Care
Safe, gentle protocols for newborn skin and wellbeing.
Client Empowerment
Tools for self-care your clients can use throughout their childbearing years.
Emotional Support
Evidence-based emotional tools for use across all phases of maternity.
Aromabirth Certificate
Internationally recognized + earns 5–6 CEUs via MEAC and ACNM accreditation
What's Inside
9 Evidence-Based Clinical Masterclasses
Every module is grounded in current research and designed for immediate clinical application - so you can offer aromatherapy with confidence from day one.
9
Audio-Visual Modules
30–40
Minutes Per Module
5
Comprehensive Quizzes
5–6
CEUs Awarded
Foundations
Module 01
Essential Oil Quality & Safety
How to source therapeutic-quality oils, read labels, and understand third-party testing - the foundation for safe clinical use.
Foundations
Module 02
Dilutions, Carriers & Applications
Complete overview of all application methods with specific dilution guidelines for maternity contexts.
Foundations
Module 03
Safety Guidelines for Maternity
Contraindications, cautions, and the oils to avoid or modify across all phases of the childbearing year.
Clinical Practice
Module 04
Pregnancy - First & Second Trimester
Nausea, digestive issues, stress, fatigue, poor immunity - practical protocols for the most common complaints.
Clinical Practice
Module 05
Pregnancy - Third Trimester
Back pain, headaches, swollen ankles, hemorrhoids, varicose veins, and preparing the body for birth.
Clinical Practice
Module 06
Labor Support
Managing anxiousness, accelerating and inducing labor, labor pain, transition, and birthing the placenta.
Advanced Practice
Module 07
Postpartum Recovery
Tissue healing, postpartum recovery protocols, and breast health - including support for breastfeeding complications.
Advanced Practice
Module 08
Infant Care
Safe essential oil protocols for newborns - infant skincare, colic, and gentle support for the first weeks of life.
Advanced Practice
Module 09
Building Your Aromabirth Practice
How to integrate aromatherapy as a billable modality, what to offer clients, and how to add a new revenue stream to your work.
Downloadable clinical handouts
Quick-reference charts for every phase
Lifetime access - revisit any time
Certificate on completion
Your Instructor
Stephanie McBride
Herbalist · Author · Aromabirth Founder
Stephanie McBride has spent 35 years studying herbalism and over a decade exclusively focused on the safe and therapeutic use of essential oils in maternity care. Mentored in person by renowned herbalists Cascade Anderson Geller and Matthew Wood, and grounded in the clinical research and safety protocols of Denise Tiran and many other respected authors, she has read every major study, built a comprehensive curriculum, and distilled it into the most practical, evidence-based training available for birth professionals.
Her ebook - Essential Oils for Maternal Wellness: An Aromabirth Guide - is 132 pages of research-backed guidance covering pregnancy, labor, postpartum, and infant care. The Aromabirth certification is a direct extension of that work: hands-on training that turns knowledge into clinical confidence.
35 years studying herbalism
10 years focused on maternity aromatherapy
Published author
Author of Aromabirth: Essential Oils for Maternal Wellness - available in nine languages
International reach
What Students Say
Birth Professionals Who've Made the Shift
Midwives, doulas and practitioners on what Aromabirth has meant for their practice.
★★★★★
“I've already started using some of the blends recommended in Stephanie's Aromabirth course in my practice and have seen amazing results. I've been most impressed with the blend to help with placental separation... I've used it twice on placentas that did not want to come just before I was going to call my back-up doctor and both times within 30 seconds, out came the placenta.”
Devon Welling
Advanced Practice Midwife, USA
★★★★★
“Stephanie's Aromabirth program is filled with wonderful evidence-based research on essential oils that are safe to use during pregnancy, in labor and postpartum as well as with infants. This knowledge is very much needed, because there is a lot of misguided information out there that can harm new mothers and their babies.”
Sandra Golaszewski
Nurse Midwife, USA
★★★★★
“Stephanie's training is amazing! I have researched this topic for years, so I thought this course was going to be a refresher for me... but boy, was I ever wrong! I love how it's go-at-your-own-pace, and Stephanie gives great handouts to use as references. The knowledge you get from this course is priceless!”
Kayla McNeill
Infant Massage Instructor, Canada
★★★★★
“Everything said is accompanied by scientific evidence, but at the same time concrete examples and the grouping of essential oils into categories to help identify their characteristics. This gave me a sense of greater safety and comfort in my use of oils in my work as a doula.”
H.M.
Doula, USA
★★★★★
“The course balances a good mix of science and traditional medicine with practical tips for blends to use for certain situations that come up or simply to support good health for mom and baby in the perinatal year. Supporting my clients with essential oils is part of my toolkit.”
Sadie B.
Doula, Canada
★★★★★
“I completed your essential oil course today and wanted to let you know I think it was great! So very informative. I've always used oils, but your information really explained things in a clear and concise way that I will be able to share with clients going forward.”
Catrice H.
CPM, USA
How to Get Certified
Three Steps to Your Certificate
Self-paced, fully online. No prerequisites. Complete in your own time alongside your existing practice.
Complete 9 Self-Paced Modules
Work through each audio-visual module at your own pace. Each one is 30–40 minutes, deeply researched, and immediately applicable.
Pass 5 Comprehensive Quizzes
Demonstrate your knowledge across each major area of Aromabirth practice. Retake as needed until you're confident.
Receive Your Certificate + CEUs
Your Aromabirth Certificate arrives upon completion, along with 5–6 Continuing Education Units recognised by MEAC and ACNM.
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One Investment. A New Modality for Life.
Get certified with the full training and book - or start with the clinical reference book on its own.
Aromabirth: Essential Oils for Maternal Wellness
The digital reference book on its own
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What's Included
132-page evidence-based ebook (PDF)- Dilution tables and safety guidelines for every stage
- Trimester-by-trimester, labor and postpartum protocols
- Quick-reference charts for clinical use
- Read on any device
Secure checkout · Instant PDF delivery · No CEUs
Aromabirth Professionals eCourse & Book Bundle
Certification training plus the complete digital book
One-time payment · Instant access
$297 regular · Launch price
Everything Included
- 9 self-paced Clinical Masterclasses (30–40 mins each)
- 5 comprehensive knowledge quizzes
- Aromabirth Certificate on completion
- 5–6 CEUs recognised by MEAC and ACNM
- Downloadable clinical handouts and quick-reference charts
- Aromabirth: Essential Oils for Maternal Wellness ebook included
- Lifetime access - revisit as your practice evolves
Secure checkout · Instant access · No prerequisites required
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Curriculum & Credential Inquiries
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Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
No - there are no prerequisites. The course starts with essential oil quality and safety fundamentals before building into clinical application.
It's fully self-paced. Each of the 9 modules runs 30-40 minutes, so most professionals complete the full course within a few weeks around their existing practice.
The certification carries 5-6 CEUs recognized by MEAC and ACNM - check with your specific licensing body to confirm how they apply to your renewal requirements.
Yes - every module is grounded in current research, built from Stephanie's 35 years studying herbalism and a decade focused specifically on maternity aromatherapy.
9 self-paced video modules, each paired with downloadable clinical handouts and quick-reference charts, plus 5 quizzes to confirm your understanding.
Yes - Module 9 covers exactly this: how to integrate aromatherapy as a billable modality and add it as a new revenue stream in your practice.