Program Overview

Perinatal Mental Health and Childbirth Related Trauma - Micro-credential

Overview

This Micro-credential is designed for midwives, medical practitioners, and allied health professionals working in a perinatal setting or with an obstetric population. The course aims to equip clinicians with a deep understanding of psychological birth trauma, assessment and identification of women with psychological birth trauma, and the principles of trauma-informed care.

Course Details

• Awards: 10 ECTS
• Number of Places: 20 Places
• Next Intake: January 2026
• Course Coordinator: Dr Louise Gallagher
• Course Director: Prof Joan Lalor
• Closing Date: 17 November 2025

Admission Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant health-related area.

Course Fees

The course fees can be found on the university's website.

Course Content

On completion of this course, clinicians will:

• Have a deep understanding of psychological birth trauma
• Be equipped to assess and identify women who have psychological birth trauma
• Be aware of how the health system can contribute to birth trauma and steps that can be taken to minimize this negative impact
• Be aware of the principles of trauma-informed care and will be reflective of their own practice and that of the institution they work in
• Be able to support a woman with psychological birth trauma in the maternity care setting
• Be aware of the different treatment modalities and how to access them

Delivery and Assessment

• The course will be delivered through 6 in-person teaching days with complimentary online material and learning resources to support learning.
• The delivery of this course will be highly interactive and focused on clinical practice.
• Assessment will be through a formative reflection portfolio based on clinical practice, elements of which will feed into a summative essay.