Herbs for Birth Workers
Incorporate herbal remedies into your work as a midwife, doula . . . or new parent!
And rightly so – herbs can help a lot!
Although it’s easy to find information about herbs on the internet, it’s not so easy to figure out how to best apply that information to your work: there’s not always good guidance about which herbs are useful and effective, which are safe to use, and which are just herban legends. Katja seeks to provide some clear, widely applicable advice for common issues in pregnancy, as well as to set straight some of the more common confusions. This course will help you help your clients herbally!
Also great for expecting parents!
Here's what you'll learn:
★ First and Second Trimester
☆ herbs to avoid in pregnancy
☆ herbs which are safe in pregnancy (despite what you may have heard otherwise)
☆ “herban legends” – popular herbs which are commonly misused
★ Third Trimester
☆ herbs to address common attendant complaints during pregnancy (nausea, heartburn, edema, constipation, PUPPPS rash, sciatica, incontinence, etc)
★ Labor & Delivery
☆ holistic perspectives on birth induction
☆ herbs to ease the birthing process
☆ herbs for mitigating hemorrhage & other immediate post-birth issues
★ Post-partum
☆ dealing with “baby blues” and post-partum depression
☆ replenishing foods & useful supplements
☆ remedies for birth-related injuries (perineal tears, diastasis recti, episiotomy, C-section)
☆ herbal support for breastfeeding
Throughout the course we also discuss herbs that can help keep you going, because you can only give your best care if you’re feeling healthy and steady. You’ll come away with a solid understanding of herbs that are safe and effective, ready to help babies and mamas!
Welcome to Herbs for Birth Workers!
Live Q&A sessions twice a week!
Mountain Rose Herbs + Foster Farms discount codes
⭐️⭐️ Updates - and more on the way!
How to use this platform
The "What's New" button on your dashboard
How to use the Discussions feature
Meet our Friends!
Chatting in the Community Space
Use of Course Material (Intellectual Property)
Every Body is Different
🌿 Herb Safety in Pregnancy 🌿
Theory, Kidneys, & Liver
Theory, Kidneys, & Liver [audio]
Herbs to Avoid During Pregnancy, For Real
Herbs to Avoid During Pregnancy, For Real [audio]
You Don't Need to Avoid All Herbs
You Don't Need to Avoid All Herbs [audio]
Common Issues & Helpful Plants
Common Issues & Helpful Plants [audio]
More Common Issues & Helpful Plants
More Common Issues & Helpful Plants [audio]
Nausea & vomiting in pregnancy, GDF-15, and ginger
Avoiding Miscarriage
Avoiding Miscarriage [audio]
Quick Guide: First & Second Trimester
Heartburn
Heartburn [audio]
Leg Cramps
Leg Cramps [audio]
PUPPPs Rashes
PUPPPs Rashes [audio]
Hemorrhoids & Sciatica
Hemorrhoids & Sciatica [audio]
Errant Pee, Edema, & Toxemia/Preeclampsia
Errant Pee, Edema, & Toxemia/Preeclampsia [audio]
Preparing for the Big Day
Preparing for the Big Day [audio]
Quick Guide: Third Trimester
A Little About Induction
A Little About Induction [audio]
When You (or the Hospital) Just Can't Wait
When You (or the Hospital) Just Can't Wait [audio]
But Can We Induce?
But Can We Induce? [audio]
General Supports, The Placenta, & Hemorrhaging
General Supports, The Placenta, & Hemorrhaging [audio]
Caesarean
Caesarean [audio]
A Note on Lobelia
Quick Guide: Labor & Delivery
Post-Partum Mom
Post-Partum Mom [audio]
Baby Blues - Part I
Baby Blues - Part I [audio]
Baby Blues - Part II
Baby Blues - Part II [audio]
Post-Partum Depression
Post-Partum Depression [audio]
Other Physical Ailments & Hospital Birth After Effects
Other Physical Ailments & Hospital Birth After Effects [audio]
Breast Feeding
Breast Feeding [audio]
Quick Guide: Post-Partum
So happy I took this class. I have already taken several herbalism classes but having an intensive just on this was exactly what I needed for doula work. Ver...
Read MoreSo happy I took this class. I have already taken several herbalism classes but having an intensive just on this was exactly what I needed for doula work. Very informative, nicely laid out, everything is explained very well. Highly recommend.
Read LessI am a student dabbling in herbal studies who wanted a more comprehensive look at birthwork herbs when I got pregnant. This course was incredibly informative...
Read MoreI am a student dabbling in herbal studies who wanted a more comprehensive look at birthwork herbs when I got pregnant. This course was incredibly informative, especially with how hard it was to find good information on the internet about the safety of herbs during pregnancy. I felt so empowered in the options given to support my body through this process and I would definitely recommend the course to others!
Read LessLots of direct overlap with Doula work - and this is so incredibly supplemental and confidence building for Birth Work!
Lots of direct overlap with Doula work - and this is so incredibly supplemental and confidence building for Birth Work!
Read LessThis course did a fantastic job of covering just about anything you can think of regarding pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. I enjoyed the entire course and ...
Read MoreThis course did a fantastic job of covering just about anything you can think of regarding pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. I enjoyed the entire course and learned SO, SO much!
Read Lessvery informative, Katya has a lovely and eloquent way of passing on the information
very informative, Katya has a lovely and eloquent way of passing on the information
Read LessWhat a beautiful overall course for doulas, birthworkers, mothers, friends and family of mothers! I have many friends who are at different stages of their pr...
Read MoreWhat a beautiful overall course for doulas, birthworkers, mothers, friends and family of mothers! I have many friends who are at different stages of their pregnancy- and I feel equipt to help with nutrition, vitamin, and mineral advice. Not being a mother- this course allowed me to see where I can best serve/assist my friends and family during this busy time.
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