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This course will explore the connections between the immune system and infertility. Through understanding the physiology of the reproductive immune system, students will learn to identify when symptoms of immune dysregulation may be leading to infertility, which is often deemed unexplained in these cases. This course includes instruction on various aspects of immunology as they pertain to infertility and sub-fertility, including acute and chronic infection, autoimmune diseases, endometriosis and SARS -Cov2. Methods of holistic support including acupuncture, Chinese herbs, functional medicine/ supplements and nutrition will be presented.
*** This course is currently out of stock and will be updated to a 6 CEU course and presented as a live webinar in the fall ***
Goals & Objectives
1. Understand the role of the immune system in human reproduction.
2. Understand the role of the maternal immune system in implantation and pregnancy
3. Have a general understanding of how common autoimmune diseases present and impact reproduction.
4. Learn specific acupuncture strategies for address immune infertility
5. Learn specific strategies for prescribing herbs, supplements and nutrition protocols.
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.
