HERBS FOR PREGNANCY, BIRTH AND POSTPARTUM
This online course is focused both on scientifically proven research and the spiritual relationship with our Sisters, the Plants. Topics include the principles of herbalism, physical and spiritual therapeutic actions of herbs, safety in the use of medicinal plants, recognizing the special care needed for babies, pregnant and breastfeeding women.
The completion of this course does not typically qualify a student to prescribe to her clients. Completion of this program may assist students who have previous academic or work related experience to increase their knowledge in the area of their performance.
The completion of this course does not typically qualify a student to prescribe to her clients. Completion of this program may assist students who have previous academic or work related experience to increase their knowledge in the area of their performance.
Overview of What the Participant Will Learn:
• In-depth study of four herbs for pregnancy: Dandelion, Nettle, Ginger, Raspberry leaf.
• Four herbs for Birth: Black cohosh, Blue cohosh, Angelica, Lavender.
• Four herbs for postpartum: Calendula, Comfrey, Yarrow, Lemon balm.
• Active components of the plant. Summary of the main methods of preparation.
• Appropriate preparations for each situation, dosage, adverse effects.
• Four herbs for Birth: Black cohosh, Blue cohosh, Angelica, Lavender.
• Four herbs for postpartum: Calendula, Comfrey, Yarrow, Lemon balm.
• Active components of the plant. Summary of the main methods of preparation.
• Appropriate preparations for each situation, dosage, adverse effects.
The Teacher:
Maria Elena Penadés is a midwife and traditional healer from Uruguay. She has been researching and teaching about herbs for more than 15 years. She was invited as a lecturer in many congresses and seminars, and wrote a book: The Woman´s Cycles and the Natural Medicine. Maria Elena has been trained by Shamans and has the blessings from the Grandparents to perform Traditional Native Ceremonies. Maria Elena is a DONA certified Doula, FOCEP Certified Childbirth Educator, and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant.
Date:
Call us or send an email for information about upcoming scheduled dates
Investment:
$95 (US dollars)
Includes:
• the class time (6 hours)
• additional information to download
• certificate of attendance.
Includes:
• the class time (6 hours)
• additional information to download
• certificate of attendance.