Perinatal Resource Collaborative Partners with MaternityWise Institute to Advance Evidence-Based Perinatal Education

Strategic alliance combines community networking with specialized training to enhance professional development for birth workers worldwide

August 8 – The Perinatal Resource Collaborative (PRC), an international community serving perinatal professionals across 38 states and 4 countries, has announced a strategic partnership with MaternityWise Institute to expand evidence-based educational opportunities for birth workers and maternal healthcare providers.

This collaboration integrates MaternityWise Institute's specialized training programs with PRC's thriving community of 250+ perinatal professionals, creating enhanced pathways for professional development and evidence-based practice advancement.

Strengthening Professional Development

The partnership provides PRC members with expanded access to specialized training opportunities while offering MaternityWise Institute students and graduates connection to a supportive professional community. This alliance addresses the critical need for both high-quality education and ongoing peer support in the perinatal field.

PRC members across all membership tiers – Community ($97), Professional ($197), and Platinum ($297) – will benefit from enhanced educational resources and networking opportunities with MaternityWise-trained professionals.

Building on Shared Values

Both organizations are committed to improving maternal health outcomes through evidence-based practice and professional excellence. The partnership aligns with PRC's mission to serve as "the village for the villagers," creating a nurturing ecosystem where perinatal professionals worldwide unite to revolutionize maternal healthcare through education, collaboration, and holistic support.

Expanding Educational Resources

The collaboration enhances PRC's existing educational offerings, which include:

• Monthly virtual masterclasses by members, for members

• Quarterly "Amongst the Village" magazine featuring evidence-based articles

• Weekly "A Village in Your Hands" podcast

• Business and marketing training resources

• Womb Energetics & Neuro Somatics workshops

• Professional development libraries and resources

Supporting Community Growth

This partnership supports PRC's goal of reaching 1,000+ members and establishing presence in 50 states while maintaining their exceptional 95% member retention rate. The alliance provides additional value to members seeking specialized training and certification opportunities.

The collaboration also complements PRC's existing partnerships with organizations including Be Her Village, Share the Drop, Kindred Connect, Birthify, Anchor Family Solutions, House of Joy, WholeNest, and Attn Grace.

Fostering Professional Excellence

Through this partnership, both organizations aim to:

• Enhance access to evidence-based perinatal education

• Strengthen professional networks and mentorship opportunities

• Support career advancement for birth workers and maternal healthcare providers

• Improve care coordination and collaboration across the perinatal field

• Advance best practices in maternal and family care

About MaternityWise Institute

Founded in 2002 by Anne Johnson, Amber Eaton, April Tvinnereim, and Emily Johnson, MaternityWise International was created to provide comprehensive, unbiased education for doulas worldwide. The organization emerged to fill a critical gap in perinatal education, offering balanced training that empowers birth workers to support mothers in walking in their own power while maintaining collaborative relationships with healthcare providers.

Website: https://www.maternitywise.com/

About Perinatal Resource Collaborative

Founded by Nicole Harlot, the Perinatal Resource Collaborative serves as the village for perinatal professionals worldwide. The organization empowers birth workers, doulas, midwives, lactation consultants, mental health specialists, and other maternal healthcare providers through evidence-based education, innovative collaboration, and holistic support. PRC maintains active local collaborative labs, publishes a quarterly magazine, hosts a weekly podcast, and provides a supportive community free from algorithmic restrictions and content limitations.

Media Contact: Nicole Harlot

President & Founder

Perinatal Resource Collaborative

Email: [email protected]