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Holistic Labor Companion Classes
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Class
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Description
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Nutrition
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Learn
the importance of balance in proteins, fats,
and carbohydrates; proper food combining;
the difference between processed and unprocessed
foods; proper use of vitamins and minerals.
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Herbs
and Muscle
Testing
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Understanding
the nutritional benefits of herbs; their
identification classes and proper use; learn
to evaluate clients' needs through this
unique, non-invasive technique.
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Bach
Flowers and Essential
Oils
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Gain
tools for assisting with the incredible
emotional and spiritual experiences of pregnancy,
birth, and childrearing; oils are used to
stimulate or reduce contractions, ease the
pain of childbirth, and offer welcoming
aromas to the newborn baby; flower essences
help to provide confidence, security, and
hope throughout the many phases of this
incredible experience.
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*Conception, Childbirth,
and Childhood
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Explore
the field of natural health in its many
modalities with a focus on creating a healthier
environment for conception; reducing infertility;
supporting healthier pregnancies; reducing
fears of birth defects and childhood illnesses.
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*The Magic and Anatomy of
Birth I
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Build
the foundation for understanding the many
dimensions of the birthing process, including
cultural, political, emotional, and hormonal,
as well as other physical components; from
the history of birth in the U.S. to deeply
exploring pain's role and relief in labor;
students will begin to understand how they
might most effectively contribute to the
birth journey of their clients; and also,
what it means, personally and professionally,
to attend to others in birth.
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*The Magic and Anatomy of
Birth II
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Experience
through vivid stories the normal birth and
its many variations, along with the role
of the labor companion in medical or home
settings; in addition to traversing the
labor process in detail, students will learn
to apply their knowledge of natural health
to the unique experience of birth; topics
include; facilitating informed consent,
communication with birthing families and
medical personnel, navigating medical interventions,
postpartum care, and supporting families
when birth does not go smoothly; this class
offers the chance for students to bring
all their knowledge together and become
a Holistic Labor Companion.
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Internship
(100 hours)
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Participate
in the pregnancy, labor, birth, and infant
care of three families; work in a variety
of settings to gain experience in understanding
how each individual birth is unique; share
with other labor companions and midwives
your individual journey.
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Final Exam
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Testing includes
a written exam, practical demonstration
of skills, and an oral exam.
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*Prerequisites must be taken before
these classes.
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