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This course takes the fear out of using herbs in the postpartum period. Learn from a homebirth midwife who has been doing birth work and gathered extensive knowledge about supporting women in the postpartum period for over 2 decades. Learn how to use herbs to: support your physical healing during postpartum, spiritual nourishment, and avoid toxic over-the-counter medications. This is useful for herbalists, pregnant mamas and birth workers alike, whether you are a doula, midwife, or postpartum doula. Anyone who is eager to learn how to support the women in their lives—including your sisters, your friends, and your community—is encouraged to take this course! Demystify herbs and their applications during postpartum. This course will take the guesswork and stress out of wondering: "Is this safe?" "Can I take this while breastfeeding?" Explore herbal alternatives to commonly prescribed medications. This course dives into the needs of a mama and baby postpartum, provides information on herbs and their actions, herbal preparations useful for various aspects of postpartum care. You will receive recipe cards for crafting your own herbal creations, along with step-by-step video instructions on how to confidently make a powerful Motherwort tincture for personal use or to sell as a much needed postpartum offering in your community. Come join us as we delve into the world of herbalism and its significance during the first 40 days postpartum, commonly known as the lying-in period, when the support of herbal allies can make all the difference.