Illinois

This course will cover the challenges facing new mothers as they transition into the postpartum shift following childbirth. From the impact of birth trauma, interventions, and c-sections, this course will delve into both the allopathic and holistic approaches to managing this tender time for new mothers and their babies. We will cover common postpartum conditions, including lactation challenges, postpartum mood disorders, pain, and recovery.

This course will cover the third trimester from 32 weeks through the labor, birth, and the immediate postpartum period.  We will learn about common third-trimester complications, including breech presentation, placental issues, low amniotic fluid index, IUGR, preeclampsia, and edema.

Using Acupuncture Point Combinations to treat digestive and bowel disorders. This 2-hour course introduces and prioritizes, the digestive disorders of abdominal pain/distension/bloating, epigastric pain/distension, and hypochondriac pain. This will be followed by discussing the organ/element relationships and acupuncture point combinations for each of these disorders.