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International Training in Anthroposophic Midwifery (ITAM)

For qualified midwives worldwide

Online Information Event: May 10, 2026
(in English and Spanish)

Course start: October, 2026

The International Training in Anthroposophic Midwifery (ITAM) is an online continuing education program for trained midwives and birth professionals. It combines scientific foundations with an extended understanding of the human being, supporting midwives to accompany pregnancy, birth, and postpartum as deeply human and biographical processes.

Online Information Event: May 10, 2026

Join our online information event to learn more about the International Training in Anthroposophic Midwifery (ITAM).

During the session, you will receive an overview of the program structure and content, learn more about the learning formats, modules, and practical components, and gain a deeper understanding of how ITAM supports both professional and personal development. You will also have the opportunity to ask questions and connect directly with the team.

The event will be offered in two languages:

English session:
May 10, 2026, 5 pm UTC (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Spanish session:
May 10, 2026, 5:45 pm UTC (Coordinated Universal Time)
Click the Teams link to join.

Please check your local time.

Download and share the Flyer (English or Spanish) with QR-Code for the online information event on May 10, 2026.

Supporting birth and peripartum as a deeply human and biographical process

ITAM is an internationally accessible training program in Anthroposophic Midwifery, designed for professional/medical midwives working across diverse cultural, clinical and social contexts. The training leads to solid professional and personal competencies in anthroposophic midwifery based on an anthroposophic understanding of the human being, nature and the cosmos.

The largely asynchronous online format makes participation feasible for midwives working on call or in continuity‑of‑carer models worldwide. Learning is enriched through guided text work, artistic activities, eurythmy, meditative practice, case reflection and mentored practical experience. ITAM aims to foster both professional competence and personal development, supporting responsible, relationship‑based care and contributing to the global humanization of birth.

Register your interest and stay informed:

Questions & Answers

  • The program is designed for qualified midwives and birth professionals who wish to deepen their practice through an integrative and holistic approach to care.

  • The program begins with the Foundation Studies, which form the first part of the training and provide a structured introduction to anthroposophic medicine. Completion of the Foundation Studies is required before continuing into the profession-specific ITAM modules.

    Learn more about Foundation Studies: https://en.akademie-arlesheim.ch/foundationstudies

  • The training combines the Foundation Studies program with profession-specific modules, including guided learning, practical application, and a final project.

    Learn more about Foundation Studies: https://en.akademie-arlesheim.ch/foundationstudies

  • Yes. The program is specifically designed to be compatible with professional life, including on-call schedules and shift work, through a largely flexible online format.

  • The program is offered in English with Spanish translation.

  • Participants who meet the admission requirements and the criteria for professional midwifery education as defined in the WHO Benchmarks for Anthroposophic Midwifery will receive the Certificate in Anthroposophic Midwifery upon successful completion of the program.

  • Registration opens in summer 2026. You can already register your interest to receive updates and application details.

Kontakt:

Katrin Oesteroth
E-Mail: info@akademie-arlesheim.ch

Kontakt

Study Board:

Johanna Hünig (Course Lead)
Midwife, MSc
International Coordinator of Anthroposophic Midwifery
Lecturer at Zurich University of Applied Science

Lael Stimming