DESCRIPTION
In this course we will talk about alternatives to typical and allopathic handling of fertility and pregnancy. We will discuss the stages of pregnancy, labor and birth and how they can be supported naturally and holistically. Learn how you as the chiropractic provider can support a person preparing for and during pregnancy.
Hour 1:
● Pregnancy prep: how to support your patient who is preparing to conceive with nutrition, chiropractic and fertility awareness method.
● Trying to conceive: Causes of infertility- supplementation and chiropractic treatment and hormonal rebalancing after stopping hormonal birth control and miscarage.
● Emotional aspects of preconception, trying to conceive, infertility and pregnancy - how can the chiropractor make a difference.
Hour 2:
● Pregnancy care and care in the hospital, freestanding birth center or home.
● Stages of labor and delivery
● Common medical interventions in pregnancy and labor (natural induction, pain management, etc.) and possible natural alternatives