CS 618 - Natural Childbirth I

Credit(s): 3

This course is required in the naturopathic curriculum, and prepares the student to
provide health care appropriate to the special circumstances of pregnancy. Topics
include diagnosis of pregnancy, initiating prenatal care, therapeutics for early pregnancy,
management of miscarriage, infertility, referrals, overviews of normal labor and birth,
and the postpartum care of mothers and infants. The student is prepared to screen for
risks and to offer clients informed choices related to hospital or out of hospital birthing
options.