For Midwives & Student Midwives:
5 Day Practical Online Bootcamp 7-11th Sept, 2026
5 Practical Days. 5 Powerful Changes.
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"Small changes in our midwifery practice
can have a lasting impact on a baby's health"
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For Midwives.
For Student Midwives.
For Clinical Health Practitioners.
MICROBIOME for MIDWIVES
5-Day Online Bootcamp,
7-11 Sept, 2026
Join experienced midwife Dr Michelle Irving (PhD) for five practical live workshops designed specifically for busy midwives.
Discover 5 simple changes you can make in your maternity practice that could support a baby's lifelong health.
✔ Learn the science
✔ Apply it immediately
✔ Download ready-to-use resources
✔ Ask questions live every day
Imagine if...
Every interaction you have with mothers and babies became an opportunity to protect the infant microbiome.
Small changes in practice can have a lasting impact on:
☑️ Vaginal birth
☑️ Caesarean birth
☑️ Skin-to-skin care
☑️ Breastfeeding support
☑️ Informed decision making
This practical online bootcamp shows you exactly how.
Who Is This For?
Perfect for midwives, and clinical health practitioners, from anywhere around the world,
This is for you if you want to understand the science AND know what to actually do with it.
✔Midwives
✔Student Midwives
✔Birth Centre Midwives
✔Community Midwives
✔Labour Ward Midwives
✔Independent Midwives
✔Or if you are a clinical practitioner who supports women in pregnancy, birth or postpartum
e.g. Doctor, Nurse, IBCLC, Breastfeeding Professional
Sorry, this is NOT for you if ....
This is NOT for you if you're looking for another lengthy, purely theoretical microbiome course.
Or if you are someone who DOES NOT HAVE hands-on clinical responsibilities for birthing women
E.g. Doula, childbirth educator etc
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MICROBIOME for MIDWIVES BOOTCAMP
HOW IT WORKS
1: Enroll in the Bootcamp. Purchase a ticket (Prices in GBP and USD - click a pink button above)
2. Login each day from 7-11 Sept anytime FROM 8am (UK time) midnight PT / 3 am ET (that's when the day's learning module is released)
3. Go through the short science lesson and watch the video.
4. Complete the daily worksheets in the 23 Page Bootcamp Workbook.
4. Download the clinical checklists, guides and bonus parent handouts.
5. Join the daily live Zoom call, hosted by Dr Michelle Irving (PhD) includes Q&A and discussion.
On the live calls, together, Michelle will answer your questions, and together we will discuss the clinical implications for your maternity practice.
LIVE DAILY ZOOM CALLS (from 7-11th Sept) at
☑️ 4pm UK
☑️ 8am PT
☑️ 11am ET
☑️Check WORLD TIME CLOCK for LIVE calls in your part of the world.
The calls will be recorded if you can't join live.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
Evidence you can trust.
Care you can apply,
This 5 Day Bootcamp translates the latest research into practical knowledge and actionable strategies you can apply in your midwifery practice.
✔ Learn the science
✔ Apply it immediately
✔ Download ready-to-use resources
✔ Ask questions live every day
Learn The Science.
Apply It Immediately.
Make A Real Impact.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
Five focused days. Five Practical Topics.
Discover 5 simple changes you can make in your maternity practice
that could support a baby's lifelong health.
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DAY 1: Mon 7 Sept
LIVE Zoom Call
with Michelle Irving
at 4pm UK (8am PT, 11am ET)
includes Q&A and Discussion
PLUS Short Science Lesson, Video, Worksheet, Clinical Practice Checklists
DAY 2: Tue 8 Sept
LIVE Zoom Call
with Michelle Irving
at 4pm UK (8am PT, 11am ET)
includes Q&A and Discussion
PLUS Short Science Lesson, Video, Worksheet, Clinical Practice Checklists
DAY 3: Wed 9 Sept
LIVE Zoom Call
with Michelle Irving
at 4pm UK (8am PT, 11am ET)
includes Q&A and Discussion
PLUS Short Science Lesson, Video, Worksheet, Clinical Practice Checklists
DAY 4: Thurs 10 Sept
LIVE Zoom Call
with Michelle Irving
at 4pm UK (8am PT, 11am ET)
includes Q&A and Discussion
PLUS Short Science Lesson, Video, Worksheet, Clinical Practice Checklists
DAY 5: Fri 11 Sept
LIVE Zoom Call
with Michelle Irving
at 4pm UK (8am PT, 11am ET)
includes Q&A and Discussion
PLUS Short Science Lesson, Video, Worksheet, Clinical Practice Checklists
YOUR NEXT STEPS:
Your invitation to join our 9 month full-length course - Microbiome For Midwives Certification Course (with 36 Hours CPD) and become a
Certified Microbiome Informed Midwife!
>>> CLICK HERE for details <<<
If you join us for the full programme, you will be refunded the cost of the Bootcamp!
EACH DAY, YOU'LL GET
Everything you need to bring evidence-based microbiome-informed care to life.
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DAILY:
One Hour Live ZOOM Coaching to answer your questions
DAILY:
An evidence-based
15 Mins Science Lesson with suggestions for "What you can do do today in your practice"
DAILY:
A teaching video with practical demonstrations
DAILY:
Downloadable Resources including Clinical Checklists, with Scientific References
& BONUS Handouts For Parents
DAILY:
A fill-in-the-blanks
practical clinical-based worksheet
DAILY:
Join the daily Community Q&A and Discussion with midwives from around the world!
Your instructor
I’m Michelle Irving. I am a midwife and a Midwifery Lecturer at Bournemouth University.
I’ve spent the past three years reading over 1,000 scientific papers exploring the science of the maternal and infant microbiome and translating it into clear, practical learning for midwives and students.
My focus is on turning complex evidence into useful, real‑world insights midwives can bring to their day‑to‑day practice.
That’s why I created the Microbiome for Midwives 5 Day Bootcamp.
This is a live implementation bootcamp.
This is an accessible, PRACTICAL hybrid learning experience, combining up-to-date evidence-based scientific learning with LIVE calls.
I’m deeply passionate about supporting midwives with tools that promote physiology, informed decision‑making, and ultimately help families get the best possible start.
Practical.
Evidence-Based.
Parent Handouts.
Includes These Bonuses and a 20 Page Interactive Workbook:
2 evidence-based bonuses you can share with your clients
PLUS
A 20 Page Workbook to support your Bootcamp learning (PDF and Word Document).
Bonus #1: Cheat Sheet
MICROBIOME FOR PARENTS:
A printable evidence-based microbiome-mindful birth Cheat Sheet you can give to parents (for vaginal birth or C-section)
Value USD $97
Bonus #2: Checklist
MICROBIOME FOR PARENTS:
A printable form-fillable microbiome-mindful birth Checklist you can give to parents (for vaginal birth or C-section)
Value USD $97
Why This Is Important: What The Experts Are Saying
Hannah Dahlen,
Professor of Midwifery,
Western Sydney University
Debby Bogaert,
Professor of Paediatric Infectious Diseases, University of Edinburgh
Rodney Dietert,
Emeritus Professor of Immunotoxicology,
Cornell University
PRICING OPTIONS
EARLY BIRD PRICE
(If purchased before 6th Sept 2026 at 23.59 PT):
USD $104 (incl. Sales Tax)
GBP £77 (incl. VAT)
*Bursary USD $37
*Bursary Discount is available for students, retired, unemployed, or those on a low income or from a low-income country.
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Early Bird USD $104
(incl. Sales Tax)
If purchased before 6th Sept 23.59 PT
>>> CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE <<<
Bursary USD $37
(incl. Sales Tax)
If a student, unemployed, retired, low income or from a low-income country.
>>> CLICK TO PURCHASE <<<
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Who is this Bootcamp for?
A. Primarily for midwives, but also doctors, IBCLCs, and any other maternity health practitioner with clinical responsibilities caring for women in pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding and postpartum who want to bring the latest evidence about the microbiome to their clinical practice. The bootcamp is devised for UK midwives, but the lessons can be applied to midwifery and clinical care across the world.
Q. I am a doula or childbirth educator. Is this Bootcamp for me?
A. Well, you are welcome to join this Bootcamp, but this is aimed at midwives and others with clinical responsibilities. FYI, we'll be launching a Bootcamp specifically designed for non-clinical health professionals (e.g. doulas, childbirth educators etc) later this year, so you might want to wait and join that one instead!
Q. When does the Bootcamp start?
A. Doors open: Monday 7th September at 12 noon UK.
Daily course materials released at 8am UK Time. (midnight PT / 3am ET)
First LIVE Call Monday 7th September, 2026 at 4pm UK (8am PT / 11am ET)
LIVE DAILY ZOOM CALLS (from 7-11th Sept) at
☑️ 4pm UK
☑️ 8am PT
☑️ 11am ET
☑️Check WORLD TIME CLOCK for LIVE calls in your part of the world.
The calls will be recorded if you can't join live.
Q. What if I can't join a live session?
A. If you can join the live calls, great! You'll be able to ask questions to Dr Michelle Irving (PhD) about that day's learning and join in the discussion.
The calls will be recorded if you can't join live.
Q. How long do I have access?
A. The Bootcamp lasts for 5 days from 7-11 Sept.
After the end of the Bootcamp, you have access to all course materials for another 12 months.
Q. Is the Bootcamp CPD accredited?
On completion of the Bootcamp, you can download a certificate for 10 Hours CPD (with 5 hours participatory learning).
The Bootcamp fulfills the NMC criteria and can be accepted as CPD Hours by NMC (see details below)
No other CPD/CE has been applied for with this Bootcamp.
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Note on NMC CPD Hours
The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) requires midwives to complete 35 hours of continuing professional development (CPD) relevant to your scope of practice over the three-year period prior to your revalidation date. At least 20 hours of this must include participatory learning.
Our Microbiome for Midwives Bootcamp entails 10 hours of evidence-based learning about the microbiome in pregnancy and the postnatal period, with 5 hours of that being participatory learning.
Q. How long will it take to complete?
A. The Bootcamp runs from 7-11 September.
Each day, allow 30 mins of teaching (watch a video and go through course materials created by Dr Michelle Irving), plus 30 mins for your worksheet, and downloading resources. These will be released at 8am UK time (midnight PT / 3am ET).
The daily live calls will last 60 minutes.
Total: 2 hours per day.
You have access to all Bootcamp course materials for 12 months.
Q. What is your refund policy?
We offer a 30 day "no questions asked" full refund policy. No refunds are available after 30 days.
Q. I am on a low-wage, or I am a student, or from a low-income country?
If you are a student, unemployed, retired, on a low income or from a low-income country, you quality for a Bursary Discount for USD $37.
Q. When is the next Bootcamp?
A. There are no dates (yet) for another Bootcamp.
Q. I have another question. How can I contact you?
Use the Contact Us form on the Microbirth website >>> https://microbirth.com/contact-us/
Make a difference from the very first moment.
Join Microbiome For Midwives Bootcamp for practical steps to support healthier beginnings for every baby you care for
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