Classes
I offer in person Perinatal Botanical Medicine Workshops for Midwives/Birth Workers (with a focus on midwives practicing in British Columbia/Canada). I love travelling to communities to teach workshops--virtual opportunities may also be possible depending on desired content.
Below, you’ll find an overview of example class content. If you are interested in accessing a workshop for your community of midwives/birth workers please contact me.
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Pregnancy
General principles/guidelines regarding perinatal use of botanical medicine (ethics, reciprocity, perinatal specific considerations)
Informed choice regarding perinatal use of botanical medicine in accordance with BCCNM policies/standards; review of associated evidence/documented traditional use
Botanical approaches to common pregnancy discomforts/issues (constipation, heartburn, sleep issues, low vitality, anemia, mental health support, tobacco/cannabis smoking reduction/cessation and more)
When to consult?
Partus preparators: potentiating the body's inherent birthing capacity with plants
Medicine accessibility: empowering clients to make medicine in reciprocal relationship
Accessing ethically sourced, quality botanical therapeutics
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Labour and Birth
General principles/guidelines regarding perinatal use of botanical medicine (ethics, reciprocity, perinatal specific considerations)
Informed choice regarding perinatal use of botanical medicine in accordance with BCCNM policies/standards; review of associated evidence/documented traditional use
Botanical approaches to labour dystocia, cervical lip, malposition, birther exhaustion, nausea and vomiting in labour
HMTSL (Herbal Management of the 3rd stage of labour--an alternative option for people who decline AMTSL)
Herbal protocols to manage mild PPH/afterpains/uterine atony/retained placenta
Accessing ethically sourced, quality botanical therapeutics
A mini (birth bag friendly) reference guide is provided with indications, dosages, cautions, etc.
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Postpartum
General principles/guidelines regarding perinatal use of botanical medicine (ethics, reciprocity, perinatal specific considerations)
Informed choice regarding perinatal use of botanical medicine in accordance with BCCNM policies/standards; review of associated evidence/documented traditional use
Botanical approaches to common postpartum issues (wound healing, low milk supply, mental health support, anemia, transition to parenthood and more)
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Botanical Allies for the Midwife
Caring for the birth space with plant allies
Caring for self with botanicals (midwifing the midwife: the rigours/joys of on-call life, all nighters, sleep deprivation, promoting vitality)
Co-creating and nurturing reciprocal plant relationship