Peanut Ball Training UK

Peanut Ball Training UK Authorised Peanut Ball trainer in the UK offering both in-person and online training.

Wonderful day teaching the amazing student midwives at UEA Norwich. I am a long way from Bristol but always worth the jo...
09/05/2026

Wonderful day teaching the amazing student midwives at UEA Norwich. I am a long way from Bristol but always worth the journey, to spend a day with the midwives of the future, learning how to use the peanut ball safely and effectively. I hope to come back next year. X

After receiving many enquiries about my next Live Online Zoom, here is the date 15th June 10am until 5pm (BST).This cour...
23/03/2026

After receiving many enquiries about my next Live Online Zoom, here is the date 15th June 10am until 5pm (BST).

This course is for midwives, student midwives, doulas, and other birth workers, and you do not need a Peanut Ball to attend! I will show you how to make one, yes, you heard right, make one. Using two pillows, a blanket and a belt to help keep it all together and form the saddle. I will send you an image when you book.

After the day's course, you will receive:

- An e-learning Online Peanut Ball training course for revision and completion
- A full set of Peanut Ball slides demonstrating 30 positions
- A Certificate for 6 CPD points
I will cover everything I cover in my in-person courses for just £55/person

https://wendyproctor.as.me/PeanutBallZoom15June2026

After receiving many enquiries about my next Live Online Zoom, here is the date 15th June 10am until 5pm (BST)This cours...
13/03/2026

After receiving many enquiries about my next Live Online Zoom, here is the date 15th June 10am until 5pm (BST)

This course is for midwives, student midwives, doulas, and other birth workers, and you do not need a Peanut Ball to attend! I will show you how to make one, yes, you heard right, make one. Using two pillows, a blanket and a belt to help keep it all together and form the saddle. I will send you an image when you book.

After the day's course, you will receive:
- An e-learning Online Peanut Ball training course for revision and completion
- A full set of Peanut Ball slides demonstrating 30 positions
- A Certificate for 6 CPD points

I will cover everything I cover in my in-person courses for just £55/person

For more information on what I offer visit my website www.wendyproctor.og.uk

After receiving many enquiries about my next Live Online Zoom, here is the date 15th June 10am until 5pm (BST)This cours...
11/03/2026

After receiving many enquiries about my next Live Online Zoom, here is the date 15th June 10am until 5pm (BST)

This course is for midwives, student midwives, doulas, and other birth workers, and you do not need a Peanut Ball to attend! I will show you how to make one, yes, you heard right, make one. Using two pillows, a blanket and a belt to help keep it all together and form the saddle. I will send you an image when you book.

After the day's course, you will receive:
- An e-learning Online Peanut Ball training course for revision and completion
- A full set of Peanut Ball slides demonstrating 30 positions
- A Certificate for 6 CPD points

I will cover everything I cover in my in-person courses for just £55/person

For more information on what I offer visit my website
www.wendyproctor.org.uk

Join my Peanut Ball Practical Training Day in Bristol on Thursday, 30th April, from 10am until 6pm *Limited Spaces*Venue...
04/03/2026

Join my Peanut Ball Practical Training Day in Bristol on Thursday, 30th April, from 10am until 6pm *Limited Spaces*
Venue: St Werburgh’s Community Centre, Horley Road, St Werburgh’s, Bristol, BS2 9TJ

This Practical Training Day is for all birth workers, including Antenatal Educators, Doulas, and Midwives, and is priced at £65. Student Midwives (please get in touch for your £10 discount coupon).

The course includes:
*Free Access to my e-learning Peanut Ball Training for Birth Workers, which is full of information and videos
*Peanut Ball Slides to help remind you of all the positions
*Certificate of Completion
*Full-day training for Authorised Peanut Ball Trainer and Midwife Wendy Proctor
*Copy of my evidence-based Peanut Ball Research handout

As a certified Peanut Ball instructor in the UK, I offer structured training for birth workers, including both theoretical and practical modules. This course enhances understanding and application of biomechanical movements to ensure safe, effective use of peanut balls. The course format includes this one-day in-person workshop, followed by prior online learning modules. The online segment is self-paced, allowing you to complete foundational lessons at your convenience before attending the practical session. Step-by-step instructions, videos, and detailed guidance are provided to support labour and potentially reduce the need for medical interventions.

E-Learning Lessons include:
1 Introduction of Peanut Balls
2 Basic Physiology
3 Where’s their baby within the pelvis
4 Balance, Movement and Gravity
5 Peanut Ball Positions for the inlet, mid-pelvis, outlet, asymmetrical, for epidural, for pushing and for breech presentation
6 Birth Balls leaning and sitting on
7 Current Research
8 Recommended Books
9 Quiz
10 Assessment

For my group's practical training day, each participant must complete an enrolment form in advance. This form helps identify any physical considerations. For hands-on activities, participants are asked to wear comfortable attire. All necessary equipment will be provided according to the group’s needs. Before the training day, participants gain access to the online e-learning Peanut Ball course.

Alternatively, you can purchase my e-learning Peanut ball course for Birth Workers for just £45 from my link here https://wendyproctor.org.uk/product/online-peanut-ball-training/

See more information on what is covered on the day from my website https://wendyproctor.org.uk/peanut-ball-training-for-birthworkers/

Book your place here https://wendyproctor.as.me/schedule/1b647b0f/?appointmentTypeIds[]=89482994

*Peanut Ball Training for Birth Workers*Are you a Birth Worker interested in learning how to use the peanut ball effecti...
19/02/2026

*Peanut Ball Training for Birth Workers*

Are you a Birth Worker interested in learning how to use the peanut ball effectively and safely? Or perhaps you want to add this knowledge to your current antenatal training courses?

*What is a Peanut Ball?

A peanut ball is a new tool that can be used in labour, shaped like a peanut - oblong with larger ends and a narrower middle. Unlike traditional birth balls, the peanut shape allows it to be placed between a labouring person’s legs while maintaining optimal pelvic positioning, particularly beneficial during epidural use when mobility is limited.

*Evidence-Based Benefits

Research has demonstrated significant benefits when peanut balls are used correctly during labour:

Shorter Labour Duration:
First stage reduced by 90+ minutes
Second stage reduced by 22+ minutes
Recent research shows that overall labour has been shortened by over 3 hours

*Improved Birth Outcomes:

73% increased chance of vaginal birth
60% reduced risk of cesarean delivery
12% decrease in cesarean rates following proper staff training

*Enhanced Maternal Experience:

Reduced maternal fatigue and anxiety
71% positive feedback from labouring women
Increased mobility options, especially with epidurals

*Why Birth Workers Should Learn Peanut Ball Skills

As a birth worker, incorporating peanut ball techniques into your practice allows you to:

Optimise Fetal Positioning: The peanut ball creates more space in the pelvis, helping babies navigate through the inlet, rotate in the mid-pelvis, and exit through the outlet more efficiently.

Support Epidural Births: Provide active support options for clients with limited mobility.

Expand Your Toolkit: Over 50 different peanut ball positions exist for various stages of labor and fetal positions. 30 positions are taught on the day.

Improve Client Outcomes: Contribute to shorter labors, fewer interventions, and higher maternal satisfaction.

Stay Current: Peanut balls are recognised by the World Health Organization as effective tools for position changes during labour.

*Training Options Available

Comprehensive Bristol Training Course in May 2026

In-Person Training: Hands-on group training for hospitals, birth centers, and doula collectives

E-Learning Course: Self-paced online training (£45 per person)

*What Training Covers

Peanut ball research and evidence base
Proper sizing (the 3 Ps of safe sizing)
Contraindications and safety considerations
Basic and advanced positioning techniques
Internal vs. external hip rotation techniques
First and second stage positioning
Epidural-specific positions
Labour dystocia applications
Equipment care and maintenance
Implementation in Your Practice

*After training, you’ll be able to:

Educate Clients Prenatally: Introduce peanut ball benefits during antenatal visits

Incorporate into Birth Plans: Help clients include peanut ball preferences

Apply During Labor: Use appropriate positions based on labor stage and fetal position

Document Outcomes: Track effectiveness for different clients and scenarios

*Getting Started

To begin incorporating peanut balls into your birth work:

Attend Training: Register for a course that fits your schedule and learning style

Practice Techniques: Become comfortable with various positions before using with clients

Start Implementing: Begin with basic positions and expand your repertoire as you gain confidence

So if you would like to share your interest in attending a Practical Peanut Ball training day in Bristol please complete the following form, no obligation to attend.

https://forms.gle/FJ6JqH7Nkwo623PcA

If you’re an NHS Midwife looking to include Aromatherapy and Massage in your hospital practice, I invite you to join my ...
17/02/2026

If you’re an NHS Midwife looking to include Aromatherapy and Massage in your hospital practice, I invite you to join my FREE Zoom session. I will explain how natural essential oils can reduce antenatal stress and anxiety, ease labour pain, and support postpartum recovery. Additionally, I will discuss how this method addresses common health issues and complements traditional midwifery.

With over 25 years of experience in Aromatherapy and Massage and 15 years of providing pregnancy and postnatal massage from my cosy home in Bristol, I’ve designed this course for NHS midwives. It’s accredited by the International Federation of Aromatherapists, ensuring high-quality training.

Please join me for a free Zoom exploring the evidence-based application of Aromatherapy and Massage in Midwifery. I will discuss how this tactile therapy can support physiological processes during birth, enhance the birthing environment, and provide you with unique practical tools for pregnancy, intrapartum and postpartum care. If you’d like to learn more, please feel warmly invited to join me on Wednesday, 25th February at 7pm UK Time.

Here is the link to book your place
https://wendyproctor.as.me/AromatherapyFreeIntro25Feb

31/01/2026

Peanut ball training at UWS was as great as it has been for the previous two years. These fantastic student midwives were learning about the many positions that the peanut can be used for any labouring person. If you are interested in hosting your own in-person course please contact me or would like to buy the e-learning course as an individual then you can buy it for just £45 from my shop on my website

We invite you to participate in a complimentary online seminar aimed at deepening your understanding of the evidence and...
07/02/2025

We invite you to participate in a complimentary online seminar aimed at deepening your understanding of the evidence and practice of facilitating birth using peanut balls. During this enlightening session, you will gain insights on the efficacy of incorporating peanut balls during the induction of labour, and how they can be used with an epidural to reduce labour duration and caesarean section which has been proven to mitigate the need for subsequent interventions. Join us as I deliver a concise 20-25 minute presentation, followed by an interactive Q&A segment.

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74 Shaftesbury Avenue
Bristol
BS65LY

Opening Hours

Monday 5:15pm - 6:15pm
Tuesday 5:15pm - 6:15pm
Wednesday 5:15pm - 6:15pm
Thursday 5:15pm - 6:15pm

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+447940885436

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