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

Course outline

  1. 1

    Course Welcome — The Heightened Safety Stakes

    30 minFree preview
  2. 2

    The Pregnancy-Contraindicated Herb List

    50 minFree preview
  3. 3

    Generally Safe Herbs Through Pregnancy

    40 min
  4. 4

    First Trimester Specifics

    35 min
  5. 5

    Second and Third Trimester Considerations

    35 min
  6. 6

    Labor Preparation and Childbirth

    35 min
  7. 7

    Postpartum Recovery

    35 min
  8. 8

    Lactation — Galactagogues and Lactation-Affecting Herbs

    40 min
  9. 9

    Newborn and Infant Considerations

    30 min
  10. 10

    Postpartum Mood Patterns

    35 min
  11. 11

    Working with Midwives and OBs

    30 min
  12. 12

    Capstone — Pregnancy/Postpartum Protocol Design

    55 min