Microbiome education for birth & breastfeeding professionals
Online courses, live bootcamps and global conferences on the science of the infant microbiome, taught by world-leading university professors and experienced clinicians.
48,000 health professionals have learned with us
Speaker for the Royal College of Midwives, The Royal Society, UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Initiative and many more
- 48,000
- health professionals trained
- 3
- international virtual conferences
- 2
- published books
- 2014
- it began with the film Microbirth
Our featured courses
Practical, evidence-based courses with CPD/CE hours, to help you keep up to date with the latest science and empower parents with fully informed choice.
Microbiome for Doulas & Birth Workers
Five practical live workshops with Dr Michelle Irving PhD, with a choice of two time zones and a year of replays.
Microbiome for Midwives Bootcamp
5 practical days, 5 powerful changes. Instant access to all replays, workbooks, quizzes and clinical checklists.
Breast Milk & the Infant Microbiome
Learn from 7 top lactation scientists about human milk, HMOs, the infant microbiome and infant immune training.
Conference & free resources
2026 Microbiome Plan Conference
Catch the encore of 18 world-class speaker presentations on the microbiome and neurodevelopment in pregnancy, birth, infant feeding and beyond.
Microbiome Birth Cheat Sheet
An evidence-based, microbiome-informed guide to support a baby’s microbiome during pregnancy, birth, infant feeding and beyond. Share it with clients.
Cutting-edge science, translated for your practice
- Courses with CPD/CE hours, including L-CERPs for IBCLCs on our Breast Milk course
- Cutting-edge science on the infant microbiome
- Upskill your knowledge with leading university professors
- Better empower parents with fully informed choice
- Stay up to date with evidence-based research
What professionals say
“I learned so much about the infant microbiome and the impact of HMOs on the infant’s overall health from Microbiome Courses. The course presented the material in a clear and engaging way. The videos were very professionally done. I have already recommended the course to several colleagues!”
Kristina Chamberlain, CNM, ARNP, IBCLCClinical Director and Lead Faculty, UC San Diego Extension Lactation Program“The passion is palpable and the science makes sense. My private practice is enriched having discovered the Microbiome Courses. Plus, the presentations are fun and captivating! They stick with you! I never pass them up!”
Kristan Zylka, BSN, RNC-OB, IBCLCOh Eve Motherhood Lactation Education and Consulting“Wow. I learned so many more amazing things about breastmilk. The best thing about the course is that it is easy to follow, and has so many experts featured.”
Betsy Schwartz, CLC, MMHSPostpartum doula, trainer and mentor for 25+ yearsToni Harman on stage and on air
Toni, producer and director of Microbirth and co-author of Your Baby’s Microbiome, shares the science of the infant microbiome at conferences and on podcasts around the world.
Conference appearances
Toni has also presented to
Podcasts
It started with a film.
In 2014 we released Microbirth, an award-winning documentary exploring how birth shapes a baby’s microbiome. It sparked a conversation among health professionals around the world.
Since then we’ve written two books, trained 48,000 health professionals and hosted three international conferences, bringing the latest science to the people who care for families at the very start of life.
Michelle leads our Midwives and Doulas & Birth Workers bootcamps, translating over 1,000 scientific papers into clear, practical learning.
Start with something free.
Download the evidence-based Microbiome Birth Cheat Sheet to share with the families you support.
Questions? Contact us