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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. We will then discuss labor preparation from a CM perspective, including acupuncture, herbs, and mindset to help support labor's natural and spontaneous onset. This module will offer a deep dive into the anatomy and physiology of childbirth and detailed instruction on the medical induction of labor, methods, medications used, and the impact on mother and baby. Current research and data on medical induction will be discussed. We will cover the role of the CM practitioner in the labor and delivery setting, our scope of practice, and how acupuncture and other modalities can support labor, birth, and the immediate postpartum period.
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Laura Erlich, LAc, FABORM, has practiced Integrative Chinese Medicine since 2007, in West Los Angeles and Silver Lake, CA. She also maintains a labor support practice, having accompanied hundreds of women through the journey of pregnancy and childbirth as a doula.
Laura is the founder and owner of Mother Nurture Wellness, a clinic dedicated to supporting women through the journey of fertility, the childbearing cycle and all areas of health and wellness. Her areas of specialty include women’s health, fertility enhancement (with or without ART), conscious conception, prenatal and post-partum care, gynecological disorders and menopause. In addition to practicing, Laura is passionate about teaching and writing. She offers continuing education courses on infertility, obstetrics and women’s health to acupuncturists all over the world through Healthy Seminars, in person at her clinic, and to the doctoral cohort at Yo San University.
Laura offers a 6 month Fertility Mentorship through Healthy Seminars as well. Through this mentorship, participants can gain confidence and deep insight into both eastern and western approaches to the treatment of infertility, with an emphasis on integrating holistic and allopathic modalities.
She is the co-author of Feed Your Fertility, a guide to optimizing fertility through nutrition and Chinese Medicine, with Emily Bartlett, LAc, (Fair Winds Press 2015). You can also find her writings through multiple guest blog posts and her website, www.mothernurturela.com/
While out of the office, Laura enjoys a great life with her wonderful husband and son.
Laura presented at the 2015 Integrative Fertility Symposium in Vancouver, Canada.
