Intermediate~11 hours12 lessons
Pregnancy, Postpartum, and Lactation — Herbs to Use, Herbs to Avoid
The safety-critical course on herbal practice around fertility, birth, and the postpartum year
Twelve lessons on the specialized herbal practice around pregnancy, birth, and lactation. You will learn the contraindicated herb list, generally safe herbs by trimester, labor preparation, postpartum recovery, lactation support, working with midwives and OBs, and the safety discipline this work requires.
Taught by Deidre Starner, Master Herbalist
What you'll learn
- Identify herbs contraindicated in pregnancy and the reasoning behind contraindications
- Recognize generally safe herbs for each trimester
- Support common pregnancy complaints (nausea, sleep, mood, etc.) within scope
- Address postpartum recovery and lactation support
- Coordinate effectively with midwifery and obstetric providers
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