The Mothership Institute trains all of its birthworkers in the tradition of birthwork to use natural therapies and herbs to support the process of strengthening and healing. Using herbs to promote fertility, to rebalance hormonal disorders, and to alleviate uterine disorders. We use herbs throughout pregnancy and the postpartum period. Join us live as we delve into the secret life of plants and learn: What herbs to use during the childbearing stages, how to make herbal preparations and how to use preparations effectively.
Building an Herbal Arsenal
Learn the natural chemical constituents with in each plant and what makes it be effective in healing the human body, buying herbs, storing herbs, blending herbs, and types of herbal preparations.
Exploring the Human Body
Learning anatomy and how natural therapies work to effect change.
Understanding how herbs can maintain health
How can doulas use herbs for eliminating the threats of disorder during pregnancy and postpartum .
Herbal blends
Blending herbs for effectiveness during pregnancy Creating Our Own Herbal Arcenal Medicine making and case study.
Herbs for common pregnancy complaints
Nausea, insomnia, constipation, mood swings, cold and flu, anemia, hemorroids and varicose veins.