So you want to become a Midwife?
Are you dreaming of becoming a midwife but unsure where to start?
So you wonder how you can become a midwife without nursing?
You're not alone. Thousands of women every month search for how to become a midwife without a nursing degree, looking for a path that honors both their calling and their real-life circumstances. Maybe you’re a homeschooling mom, a doula ready to go deeper, or a woman of faith who wants to serve other women on their birthing journey — without compromising your values.
Let’s walk through the real questions people like you are asking:
Can I become a certified professional midwife (CPM) online?
Yes — especially if you're pursuing the PEP pathway, you can complete your academic and didactic training through a self-paced online midwifery program and apprentice locally. We offer an affordable online midwife certification program that walks you through exactly how to get there — without the fluff, without the gatekeeping, and without a nursing license.
Are there accredited online midwifery programs for non-nurses?
Not all are accredited — and not all need to be. Accreditation is a system of oversight that may be required for certain licensing paths, but many midwives today choose traditional, faith-based online midwifery schools like ours because we preserve the sacred nature of this work while still meeting the requirements to become a midwife without a nursing degree.
What are the steps to pursue a career in midwifery through online education?
Here’s the simple breakdown:
Start a faith-based online midwifery school that covers functional, legal, clinical, and spiritual care.
Begin your personal midwifery apprenticeship and mentorship in your local community.
Study topics like prenatal care, functional medicine, birth emergencies, research literacy, and business training for midwives.
Complete the NARM-required clinicals with a preceptor and sit for the CPM exam, if that’s your path — or operate legally as a lay midwife in states where licensure is optional.
Are there distance learning midwifery courses with clinical training?
Yes. Our program is a distance learning midwifery course that prepares you for real births, real people, and real ministry. You’ll complete the academic portion online and your clinicals in person with a local midwife.
Is this an affordable online midwife certification program?
Yes. Tuition starts under $500 for beta testers and is priced for accessibility, not institutional padding. We believe that finances should not block your calling — and we offer scholarships and pay-what-you-can models.
Can I transition from doula to midwife with online courses?
Absolutely. Our training is ideal for doulas becoming midwives —Midwifery is a distinct calling. While being a doula gives you hands-on experience with birth, midwifery requires deeper clinical, legal, and spiritual training. Our program isn’t a shortcut — it’s a complete, academically rigorous course built for those ready to fully step into the midwife’s role.
You’ll move beyond emotional support into clinical assessment, medical understanding, emergency management, and deep biblical and physiological care. If you’ve been serving as a doula and feel called into more responsibility, this is a natural next step —it’s a whole new level of preparation.
Are self-paced online midwifery programs available?
Ours is. Whether you're working, parenting, or serving your community, our course is built for flexible schedules and lifelong access. You go at your pace, not someone else’s clock.
What if I want a Christian or faith-based program?
You’re in the right place. This is a faith-based online midwife training program grounded in Biblical truth, body literacy, functional medicine, and practical skill-building. We pray, we learn, we study, and we serve — all for God’s glory and women’s freedom.
Ready to Begin?
We’ll help you become a traditional midwife at home, train as a birth keeper, and step into your calling — with confidence, knowledge, and spiritual clarity.
Are you already attending births and ready for deeper training or certification?
You’re who the Bridge Program was made for.
If you're an experienced homebirth assistant, monitrice, or practicing midwife who learned the traditional way — by attending births, learning from elders, and doing the work — but you never got a formal academic training certificate, this is for you.
Our Bridge Program for working midwives honors what you already know and does not require busywork or repetitive content. Instead, we offer:
A customized academic plan based on your background
Options to test out of foundational material
Mentorship pathways, teaching opportunities, and optional certification
Full business training, legal navigation, and PMA structure for those serving outside licensure
We know you’re not starting from scratch. This is about strengthening your foundation, putting language to what you already practice, and equipping you to teach others, build your legacy, or formalize your knowledge.