
Give them a strong start.
Baby’s Breath is a newborn transition course that empowers practitioners & parents to care for babies in the vital first moments after birth through a unique blend of physiologic respect & midwifery expertise
BEST PRACTICE
CALM & LOVING
HOLISTIC
MIDWIFERY MODEL
PHYSIOLOGIC
SIMPLE & SAFE
Embrace the physiology.
Master the steps.
“Believe you can and you’re halfway there”
— Theodore Roosevelt
BECOME AN EXPERT IN
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Baby's breath will teach professionals everything they need to know to effectively transition and/or resuscitate newborns. Although unique aspects of the community setting (home, birth center, or during transfer - EMS) are included in the course - hospital practitioners can work to apply these techniques in their setting as well. *Baby’s Breath also Satisfies Part 2 (Instructor-Led Event) of the AAP Provider Training - Essentials & Advanced.
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Whether you are just beginning your journey to being the primary practitioner at birth or training to be a birth assistant, Baby's Breath will provide you with the knowledge & skills to assist in any newborn situation. Students attending formal training (professional school or formal Birth Assistant Training) receive a discount for workshop registration. *Baby’s Breath Satisfies Part 2 (Instructor-Led Event) of the AAP Provider Training - Essentials & Advanced.
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Our online course, Nurturing Rhythms, is designed for parents to learn what to expect during the precious first moments following their baby's birth. Growing families can feel well informed with the knowledge they need to understand the neonatal transition process and the steps practitioners may recommend—in the home, birth center, or in transit to the hospital. COMING SOON!
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Are you interested in teaching Baby's Breath? We would love to hear from you! Please contact us for more information.
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPDATE: JULY 1, 2025 - WELCOME TO THE NEW BABY’S BREATH!
THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE AS WE WORK HARD TO USE YOUR FEEDBACK TO IMPROVE OUR PROGRAM. PLEASE JOIN US FOR BABY’S BREATH 2.0 - AN INFORMATIONAL WEBINAR ON AUGUST 13, 2025 - TO LEARN MORE ABOUT HOW OUR NEW OFFERINGS WILL SUPPORT YOUR NEWBORN CARE AND TRANSFER SKILLS IN THE COMMUNITY SETTING!
*REGISTER BY AUGUST 1st AND RECEIVE A COMPLIMENTARY EMS SBAR PHONE SCRIPT TO PERSONALIZE FOR PRACTICE. SESSION WILL BE RECORDED & AVAILABLE WITHIN 48 HOURS FOR VIEWING FOR THOSE UNABLE TO ATTEND LIVE.
WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU ALL SOON ~ MICHELE
A word from our founder…
Michele Kazmier, CNM, MS, E-RYT, PRYT
Former Maternal Newborn RNC/NICU CCRN
30+ Years of Newborn Transition Experience
Homebirth - Wellness - Education
San Diego, CA
Baby’s Breath is a unique one-day workshop developed from my over 30 years of experience caring for women, newborns, and growing families as a mother, midwife, nurse, and yoga instructor. As a practicing midwife, I am passionate about helping birth professionals, students, and parents feel confident in providing safe, holistic newborn care in all settings (birth center, home, hospital, and in transfer to the hospital). I am convinced that if we believe in the hallmarks of the midwifery model of care when caring for newborns, we can keep the process safe, effective, and simple to master. I look forward to supporting you in this rich learning environment as you become an expert in holistic neonatal transition.
Thank you for joining us!
Michele
FAQs
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Our In-Person Workshops consist of an 8 hour training in a small group of 9-12 participants to review all aspects of midwifery-led transition: anatomy & physiology, hallmarks of midwifery model neonatal transition (now online prior to the in-person workshop to provide more time for in-person skills & drills), skills such as PPV, T-Piece, CPAP, LMA, Chest Compressions, UVC, Charting, and Transfer. This is followed by an afternoon session of group scenarios/drills that pull it all together and reinforce Teamwork, Best Practice Transfer Techniques, and Debrief/Trauma Release.
Available 6/1/25 - Become a MEMBER by completing either the in-person or virtual course and receive the following for 2 years following your course date:
Access to the Baby’s Breath online course to review prior to attending the in-person workshop - additional CE provided on completion at no extra fee.
Access to THE NEST for additional neonatal care resources
Access to all CE events both in-person as a MEMBER for free - pay only for CE at a discounted MEMBER rate for the training, if needed.
Access to Baby’s Breath private FB page
1 complementary debrief per year (additional at low MEMBER rate) with Michele (CE provided at no cost) for any birth experiences you would like to review
Satisfies Part 2 (Instructor-Led Event) of AAP NRP Essentials and Advanced Provider Training for those seeking a NRP Card.
*6 CA BD RN CE provided/Category 1 MEAC Eligible.
Fees:
$250 Professionals
$200 Members (those returning to Baby’s Breath) - Use code MEMBER
$200 Military (AD/Reserve/Retired/Veterans/Spouses) - use code MILITARY
$175 Students* - use code STUDENT
*The Student Category is discounted to assist those paying tuition and limited to those that are currently attending a midwifery/RN/professional school or formal/paid BA training.
*Contact Us to bring Baby’s Breath to your area
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When you sign up for a Baby's Breath Workshop, you become a member & can access all our resources for 2 YEARS after your workshop date:
Access to our private Baby’s Breath Facebook Group
Access to ALL Baby’s Breath Online Content - to include skill-specific instruction with videos - CE provided - COMING 6/4/25!
Access to LIVE ZOOMS to practice skills & drills - CE provided - COMING 6/4/25!
Unlimited AUDITING opportunities (space permitting) for all in-person workshops to continue to practice skills & drills - CE provided
Access to THE NEST - Links to Categorized Neonatal Research & Recorded Sessions of our LIVE ZOOMS - Provided in both ENGLISH AND SPANISH
Discounted Workshop Tickets when you return to Baby’s Breath in 2 years to renew your training
Quarterly Newsletter with Upcoming Training Dates
Continuing Education Credits (CA BD RN) - CAT 1 MEAC Eligible - Provided for All Offerings
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You can receive a full refund or opt to reschedule for another class. We understand the importance of flexible refund policies in the birth world!
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Yes, If you register for & complete the AAP NRP Essentials or Advanced Online Provider Training (additional fees of $45/$55 respectively apply) PRIOR to coming to the workshop. Baby’s Breath Satisfies Part 2 (Instructor-Led Event) of the AAP Provider Training - Essentials & Advanced.
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AUDITING is open to those that are in the 2 year window of taking their last Baby's Breath workshop. If you are not in that window or have never taken the workshop before (regardless of your current AAP NRP Provider Training status) you will need to register in the Professional or Student Category.
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Yes, CE is provided at no extra cost to all those that attend Baby's Breath for the hours that they chose to participate - even if Auditing. Auditing is open to MEMBERS to practice skills and drills and get updates on current neonatal topics in midwifery-led transition. This is a wonderful way to continue your newborn education and ALWAYS encouraged (class size permitting).
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NO - Only those required by their license, certification, or school/employer need to complete AAP NRP training. Baby's Breath adheres to ILCOR guidelines and offers thorough training in neonatal transition and resuscitation. The curriculum and skills are midwifery model & evidenced based - helping participants master the unique aspects of neonatal care in the community setting (home, birth center, or transfer).
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IT IS EASY! Contact us, share your ideal timeframe, and we will collaborate to create a workshop in your area:
SMALL class size ~ 8-12 participants
individual skill review & group scenario
we pay our way & our stay
we bring all the equipment
we find a space (unless you already have one)
you help get the word out
you become an EXPERT in Baby’s Breath!
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ABSOLUTELY! Babies in arms are always welcome to attend the workshop.
WHY CHOOSE BABY’S BREATH?
Unable to Attend the
In-Person Workshop?
~ AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 ~
COMPLETE BABY’S BREATH ONLINE
&
BECOME A MEMBER
MEMBERS of Baby’s Breath receive access to the following for 2 years from their training date:
Access to ALL Baby’s Breath Online Content - to include skill-specific WEDNESDAY WEBINARS and LIVE ZOOMS to practice Skills & Drills - CE available for purchase
Unlimited AUDITING opportunities (space permitting) for all in-person workshops to continue to practice skills & drills - complementary CE
Access to THE NEST - Links to Categorized Neonatal Research & Recorded Sessions of our LIVE WEBINARS & ZOOMS - Provided in both ENGLISH AND SPANISH
Access to our private Baby’s Breath Facebook Group
Discounted Renewal Tickets when you return to Baby’s Breath in 2 years to renew
Monthly Newsletter with BLOG & Upcoming EVENT calendar
Email and Text reminder within 3 months of renewal date
INSTRUCTOR TRAINING
SEPTEMBER 2025
We are forming our first class to begin in September 2025 and would love to hear from you! Our team will teach you everything you need to know to become your local representative for newborn training. Instructors will automatically become MEMBERS with access to all the Baby’s Breath content as well as attend quarterly meet-ups/Q&A with Michele & other instructors.
Become part of the effort to eliminate the shortage of midwifery-led newborn training. Registration will OPEN August 1st and the first class will begin online/virtually September 1, 2025. More info soon!
*All curriculum is online/virtual with the exception of one in-person weekend tentatively scheduled for September 26/27 (date is flexible and dependent on student availability). Class size is limited to 9 students.
AS AN INSTRUCTOR YOU WILL:
ENJOY ONGOING TRAINING AND MENTORSHIP
INCREASE ACCESS TO TRAINING FOR YOUR PEERS
BECOME A BABY’S BREATH &/OR AAP NRP INSTRUCTOR
HOLD CLASSES IN YOUR AREA - ON YOUR TIMELINE
PROVIDE IN-PERSON SKILL & SCENARIO REVIEW ONLY
NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR INITIAL DIDACTIC REVIEW
(PROVIDED BY MICHELE VIRTUALLY FOR YOUR STUDENTS)
HAVE YOUR CLASS MARKETED & POSTED ON THIS SITE
RETAIN ALL IN-PERSON CLASS REVENUE
SUPPORT YOUR PROFESSION IN MAINTAINING MIDWIFERY-LED, HOLISTIC, NEWBORN TRANSITION AND RESUSCITATION
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
2+ YEARS FT EXPERIENCE AS A MIDWIFE OR BIRTH ASSISTANT IN THE COMMUNITY SETTING (HOME OR BIRTH CENTER)
2 LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION
IF IN A REGION THAT REQUIRES AAP NRP - MUST ALSO BE A CNM OR RN WITH RECENT EXPERIENCE WORKING IN A HOSPITAL OR ACCREDITED BIRTH CENTER - OR ALREADY BE AN AAP NRP INSTRUCTOR
CELEBRATING 12 YEARS OF BABY’S BREATH!
PREVIOUS 8TH EDITION
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NOW TRAINING INSTRUCTORS
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