Our in-person half-quarter course is designed as a didactic and clinical skills survey, offering students an introductory yet comprehensive overview of the midwifery profession. It serves as a foundation for understanding the various pathways to certification and helps students begin to navigate the apprenticeship phase with clarity and confidence.
Throughout the course, students are awakened to the current realities of midwifery and childbirth—both in the United States and across the nations. We explore not only the systems and challenges of modern birth but also lay a firm foundation in the original design and divine intent for birth. This framework allows students to begin shaping their calling as midwives who are equipped to participate in the restoration of birth to its God-given purpose. By the end of the course, students will have a clearer sense of how they, as future midwives and birth workers, can contribute to the reformation of birth practices in our generation and become agents of transformation in their communities and beyond.
This course includes teacher lead classroom facilitation, hands-on skills and is followed by independent self-study courses during the apprenticeship process
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This program is to equip you not only with a foundational understanding of midwifery, but also to prepare you with needed skills and the appropriate understanding of how to critically think. You will learn to examine situations and to quickly and appropriately respond, preparing you to attend a mother and her baby, alongside a trusted midwife, in her home or a birth center. We take skills and birth scenarios very seriously in our program and work hard to make each one realistic and challenging.
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Unless already a resident of Bozeman, MT housing in the community house is required during your 6 week stay. Housing cost is separate and not included in the cost of the MOM May Term.
You will need a car while you are here as Bozeman is quite spread out. Many of our students drive in so they have their own car accessible to them during their time here. Other students have worked out a way to share a car with their fellow classmates. We do ask for you not to assume you can share or take advantage of others by asking for daily rides from your roommate. If you plan to share transportation this needs to be included in your budget.
The MOM course is a full-time program, and academics are expected to come first and be done with excellence, but there will be plenty of time for fun. One of the many reasons we have chosen to run our program under the Big Sky is for students, teachers, and special guests to be able to soak in the beauty and tranquility of our home. Montana is a wild and rugged land with its diverse beauty rivaled by only a sacred few. It is here, in the shadow of the majestic splendor of His creation, the world quiets itself and we can once again hear His voice. Here you will not only learn about the design of childbirth and the skills of midwifery, but also the art of quieting yourself in the storm and finding strength in the stillness. It is such an incredible gift we have been given to be able to learn, soak, and sink deep into the understanding of the calling of midwifery. It will be here where you will find yourself and grasp a deeper understanding of the calling you are about to walk into, while surrounded by the serenity of this land. This season should be embraced to the fullest. It is a gift to be unwrapped daily.
Our program prepares you to become a Certified Professional Midwife, CPM, which is recognized in 36(+) states within the USA. The CPM process requires a minimum of 2 years of training, alongside student competency, and can include the MOM didactic portion for observed birth and skills training. Attending a birth or births is not guaranteed during the MOM course, although many students will find doula clients during their time in Bozeman or be invited into births due to photography or videography skills. There is no guarantee you will attend a birth during the in-person session of this course; that will occur during outreach and/or apprenticeship placement. This is why you are strongly encouraged to attend and observe as many births as possible prior to the beginning of class. Our course is designed and developed to be a competency-based direct entry program integrating MEAC seminars and credits until full accreditation is achieved.
During the MOM course May Term, we will take many staff-led adventures (as the weather allows). These adventures are not mandatory but are most likely a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and we encourage you to take advantage of each one offered. There will likewise be plenty of time to explore on your own. Also, during the course of our time together, we truly want to value, honor, and grow our community. When we are not in class we want to take the time to fellowship together and enjoy one another over delicious food. We will have planned themed pot-luck-style family dinners throughout our time together (with the main dish provided by GoMidwife) and one special and beautifully prepared Love Feast Dinner where your leaders will serve you and your classmates on the last night.
All in pursuit of the heart of God for women, and what He intends to do in our day through childbirth are welcome to join us.
The 6-week MOM May Term is currently $5,500 for tuition covering the 6 weeks of in-person training including a non-refundable $500 deposit to secure your placement. The deposit helps us secure teachers for the quarter among other planning and budgeting aspects. This price does not include food and housing, transportation, books, and supplies, or continuing education classes following the in-person quarter. Payment in full is due 1 month prior to the first day of class. A 10% discount is given when paid in full three months prior to the class start date (specific due dates will be given for individual quarters). There are no exceptions or extensions to the discount. This cost includes 5 course credits applied to the full MOM Independent Study Program, a 30% discount for the Apprenticeship Mentorship Program (AMP) and a 10% discount for the first 3 classes following the MOM May Term.
The MOM May Term feeds directly into our Apprenticeship Mentorship Program. Learn more about AMP
