It's time for an update to postpartum care!

Let's change the dynamic in healthcare so that it is supportive of new mothers. We need to practice prevention so that issues that arise in the postpartum are not affecting mothers for years to come.
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LEARN. GROW. CHANGE.

It is our role as practitioners to help women to not just survive postpartum but to thrive. This evidenced-informed model of care will teach you to:

  • 10.5 Category A Credits (2 PHARM) for NDs in Ontario

  • Anywhere, Anytime, Online

  • Only $449.99! (Student rates available with valid ID)

  • Assessing postpartum health issues to prevent further symptoms

  • Conducting a thorough intake, including indicated laboratory testing

  • Offering safe, research-driven treatments that help mothers to recover

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Current Postpartum Care

    • It's time for a change

    • Introduction to Lesson #1

    • The Current Dynamic of Postpartum Care

    • Reference List

    • Quiz #1
  • 2

    Traditional Postpartum Care

    • Introduction

    • Historical & Cross Cultural Postpartum Practices

    • References

    • Quiz #2
  • 3

    Postpartum Preparation

    • Introduction

    • Education for the Pregnant Patient

    • References

    • Quiz #3
  • 4

    Initial Postpartum

    • Introduction

    • Initial Postpartum

    • Quiz #4

    • References
  • 5

    Changes to the Postpartum Mother

    • Matrescence

    • Changes to the Postpartum Mother

    • References

    • Quiz #5
  • 6

    Further Postpartum Assessement

    • Quiz #6

    • Further Postpartum Assessement

    • References

    • Quiz #6

  • 7

    Postpartum Conditions

    • Introduction

    • Postpartum Thyroiditis

    • Postpartum Mood & Anxiety Disorders

    • Emergent Conditions

    • References

    • Quiz #7
  • 8

    Conclusion

    • Joining the Change

Patients NEED YOU to know

Mothers can easily access information about labour & newborn care but are left without guidance for their own postpartum recovery. Practitioners are left struggling to fill this gap in care due to a lack of resources. This course is designed to provide you with the evidenced-based information to treat your postpartum patients.

FAQ

  • Does this course qualify for Continuing Education Credits?

    10.5 (Cat. A) including 2 Pharmacology credits for Ontario Naturopathic Doctors -- accredited by CONO That's 1/3 of your Category A credits! This course may apply for CE credits for a variety of practitioners, contact your regulating body

  • How is the content delivered?

    The content is delivered via audio/video presentation. There are also reference lists & chapter quizzes to engage your further learning.

  • Which professionals can take this course?

    This course can be taken by a wide variety of healthcare practitioners: naturopathic doctors, midwives, doulas, holistic nutritionists, chiropractors, medical doctors & mental health professionals will all benefit from this content.

Hi! I'm Dr. Watson, ND

Educator | Activist | Mom

Dr. Danielle Watson is a naturopathic doctor who focuses in maternal care. She has made it her goal to change the perinatal healthcare standards at an individual and political level, so that mothers are not seen as precious during pregnancy & forgotten in the postpartum. Dr. Watson completed her Doctor of Naturopathy Degree from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine. Prior to that, she completed her Honours Bachelor of Arts degree from Wilfrid Laurier University in Psychology. She is registered to practice by the College of Naturopaths of Ontario & is a member of both the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors & the Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors.

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How women give birth & recover from birth matters. Our patients deserve complete support in this vulnerable time.

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