This course lasts approximately one month. New lessons are released weekly after registration to help students remain engaged and motivated to complete the course! You will have full access to the online course for 6 months following registration. All materials you wish to keep must be downloaded by that time.
A perfect follow-up to our foundational Herbs & Oils for the Birth Professional course, this online course walks through herbs, oils and other natural remedies for the postpartum period. Topics include physical postpartum recovery, postpartum mental health, natural newborn care, and breastfeeding.
We also discuss when herbal options might be beneficial, the best applications, safety precautions for moms and babies, and how to use this new information within your scope of practice.
A certificate of completion can be downloaded upon completion of the course, if desired.
COURSE CONTENT
Welcome
- Welcome to Herbs & Oils for Postpartum!
- Setting the foundation
- Regarding safety
Week #1: Postpartum Healing
- Herbs to Support Physical Recovery
- Physical recovery handout
Week #2: Postpartum Mood Disorders
- Herbs to support mental and emotional wellbeing
- Essential Oils for Anxiety and Depression
- A Broader Approach
- Relaxation Training
Week #3: Natural Baby Care
- Newborn Care & Common Ailments
- When Baby is Sick
Week #4: Breastfeeding
- Galactagogues
- Reducing Milk Supply
- Nutrition in Lactation
Week #5: Putting It Into Practice
- Working freely within a non-medical scope of practice
- BONUS! – Nourishing Teas
- Stay on your path
- Final Quiz
- Certificate of Completion
Bonus:Â All Mini-Courses now come with 3 free Herbal Hour classes of your choice. (A $27 value!) After registration, check your Welcome lesson for instructions.
This class is designed with birth professionals in mind, but the information is applicable to anyone who works with pregnant and postpartum women – or those who are pregnant themselves!
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