How to Run a Successful Home Birth Practice
Everything you would need to know for running your own home birth practice!
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From pregnancy checkups to reproductive health assistance, more and more women are relying on midwives for their general health. We have a pretty great reputation for listening to our clients and giving them an experience they can’t quite get at a standard health facility. One of the best things we can do for our clients is make sure we’re constantly striving to grow our practice. At Empowering Midwifery Education, we’re here to give you the tools for exceptional care!
We’ve developed our course, How to Run a Successful Home birth practice, to give you a comprehensive rundown for your practice. While those just starting out will benefit greatly from this class, we’ve structured it so that everyone will take away something valuable. The course is taught by expert Leslie Cornwell, a certified nurse midwife who has spent over 16 years navigating the healthcare field. When you enroll in the class, you’ll be invited to our private Facebook group so you can connect with other midwives going through a similar journey.
We structured the course so you can learn all about this fascinating field before getting into all the technical aspects you need to know. We’ll start out by discussing the benefits of running a women’s health clinic as well as what our shared mission is. Then, we’re going to dive into what this practice realistically looks like. We’ll share the scope of practice before helping you write up an incredible business plan. We’ll move into what it means to be a leader of a practice, how to manage your time, how to staff your practice, and what services to offer. You’ll learn about picking a location and setting up your clinic. We’ll talk about liability, billing, and accounting. We’ll also discuss how to manage your clinic’s marketing and how to make an exit strategy. Our goal is for you to have all the information necessary to enable you to make the next move.
At Empowering Midwifery Education, we’re here to ensure you’re constantly learning and growing! Once you buy this course, you’ll have lifetime access and can revisit as needed. You’ll have access to any future course updates free of charge. The class is virtual and gives you the ability to learn at your own pace so you can fit it around your busy schedule. You’ll also be able to ask questions throughout and get answers from our expert instructors. We can’t wait to help you unlock your potential by equipping you with knowledge!
Your Instructor
Leslie Cornwell, CNM is a certified nurse-midwife, educator, and consultant dedicated to advancing accessible, evidence-based midwifery and women’s health care. With extensive clinical experience across home birth, birth center, and hospital settings, Leslie brings a practical, real-world approach to education that bridges clinical excellence with sustainable practice management.
As the founder of multiple education and consulting platforms—including Empowering Midwifery Education and Midwifery Business Consultation—Leslie has trained and mentored midwives, nurses, physicians, and birth professionals nationwide. Her courses are known for translating complex clinical guidelines, policies, and systems into clear, actionable tools that providers can confidently implement in their own practices.
Leslie is especially passionate about expanding scope, improving clinical confidence, and supporting midwives in building thriving, ethical, and financially sustainable practices. Through her Teachable courses, she combines clinical expertise, policy development, and real-life case application to empower providers at every stage of their professional journey.
Course Curriculum
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StartTips for Running Any Successful Midwifery Practice
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StartMidwifery Scope of Practice & Regulations (19:48)
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StartTypes of Business Entities (15:16)
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StartCreating a Business Plan (25:39)
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StartFinancial Start Up Options (11:39)
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StartWays to Start a Home Birth Practice with None of Your Own Savings Required (14:25)