ONLINE COURSE
Advanced Maternal Blood Work Analysis:
A Functional Medicine Approach for Midwives
Begin the Course
Are you ready to elevate your practice and provide unparalleled care to expectant mothers?
Join me in my comprehensive course "Advanced Maternal Blood Work Analysis."
Designed specifically for midwives and prenatal care providers, this course dives 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 Biomarkers
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
Optional 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
Optional
12 MEAC Continuing Education Units
(PENDING)
Course Instructor: Sarah Thompson L.Ac., CFMP, Doula
- Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner
- Licensed Acupuncturist
- Birth Doula
Author of:
- Functional Maternity - Using Functional Medicine & Nutrition to Improve Pregnancy & Childbirth Outcomes
- Beyond Results - Practitioner's Handbook to Effective Functional Lab Analysis in Pregnancy (Fall 2024)
