Advanced Maternal Blood Work Analysis: A Functional Medicine Approach for Midwives
Are you ready to elevate your practice and provide unparalleled care to expectant mothers? Join us for our comprehensive course on Advanced Maternal Blood Work Analysis. Designed specifically for midwives and prenatal care providers, this course delves deep into the intricacies of interpreting blood work from a functional medicine perspective.
What You'll Learn
Comprehensive Blood Work Analysis: Gain the skills to interpret various blood tests commonly performed during pregnancy, including the complete blood count (CBC), comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP), iron indices, thyroid labs, and progesterone.
Functional Medicine Approach: Learn how to identify functional medicine patterns and nutritional deficiencies through blood work analysis, and understand the implications for maternal and fetal health.
Practical Applications: Explore real-life case studies and practical scenarios to apply your knowledge effectively in clinical practice
Continuing Education Credits: Earn valuable continuing education credits approved by the Midwifery Education Accreditation Council (MEAC).
Course Structure
Session 1: Understanding the Complete Blood Count (CBC) & Iron Values
Session 2: Decoding the Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)
Session 3: Thyroid Panels and Their Clinical Significance
Session 4: Progesterone Physiology and Lab Interpretations
MEAC Continuing Education Units
This course is awaiting approval for 12 MEAC ACCREDITED CEU HOURS.
Cost: $460
Course Instructor: Sarah Thompson L.Ac., CFMP, Doula
Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner
Licensed Acupuncturist
Birth Doula
Author of Functional Maternity - Using Functional Medicine and Nutrition to Improve Pregnancy and Childbirth Outcomes
Author of Beyond Results - A practitioner's Handbook to Effective Functional Lab Analysis in Pregnancy (Publish Date Fall 2024)