About the Course
Suturing after birth can be intimidating. Even with theory and repeated demonstrations, the reality of postpartum repair can feel overwhelming—tears rarely look like textbook diagrams, and knowing where to start (and finish) can feel impossible.
You need more than instruction. You need practical, step-by-step guidance that builds confidence and skill in real-life situations.
In this 4-CEU course, Suturing After Birth—a focused, midwife-led e-course, you’ll learn:
How to assess and grade perineal injuries accurately, from first-degree tears to complex fourth-degree repairs
Step-by-step techniques for suturing all layers, including vaginal floor, muscle, and skin, with continuous, interrupted, and hybrid methods
Proper use of anesthetic and pharmacologic considerations for safe, effective repairs
Practical tips for handling challenging tears, episiotomies, and emergency situations
Hands-on strategies for moving confidently through each plane of repair, with live repair videos and model practice
Suturing is not just a skill—it’s an essential part of competent, compassionate postpartum care. This course won’t replace supervised clinical experience—but it will help you start, progress, and complete repairs with confidence and clarity.
Your Instructor
Augustine Colebrook
Augustine Colebrook is a midwife, mentor, and entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience supporting midwives and birth professionals worldwide. Her career has been dedicated to improving maternity care through education, advocacy, and system change, while also mentoring the next generation to build sustainable and fulfilling practices.
Having witnessed firsthand the dysfunction, scarcity, and isolation that often burden the profession, Augustine has made it her mission to replace them with connection, wisdom, and practical tools for success. She draws on her extensive expertise in leadership, business, and midwifery to guide students and graduates toward confident, empowered, and lasting careers.