Pregnancy and Post Partum
This Pregnancy and the post partum course is designed to help you gain confidence so you can remain an integral part of the obstetrical health care team.
Pregnancy and the post partum period presents unique challenges for health care providers. This course is designed to help you gain confidence so you can remain an integral part of the obstetrical health care team and assist your patients at every stage of their pregnancy and in the weeks following delivery.
Interview: Dr. Jack Newman - Pediatrician
Dr. Jack Newman is the founder and first pediatrician of the International Breastfeeding Centre. He has been helping breastfeeding mothers and babies for over 38 years. He is an author of the definitive book on breastfeeding called Dr. Jack Newman’s Guide to Breastfeeding and Breastfeeding: Empowering Parents. If you have any questions for Dr. Newman please comment below! "At the Newman Breastfeeding Clinic we provide reliable and well-researched information based on 34 years of Dr. Jack Newman’s leadership, experience and our evidence-based practice. We offer real, practical breastfeeding help. Our staff have worked with thousands of mothers and babies, listened carefully to their experiences and challenges, intently observed what works best for the breastfeeding dyad and as such have refined our understanding of how to help mothers and babies fulfill their desire to breastfeed. Taking time to learn and change is an important part of our process. We have learned much over the years and with each mother and baby we have met. We now offer our expertise and enthusiasm for breastfeeding around the world and to you."
Nausea and Vomiting in Pregnancy
This course is an introduction to nausea and vomiting in pregnancy. We try to understand the root causes of this common condition and how we might prevent it.
Part 2: Nausea and Vomiting in Pregnancy: Treatments
This webinar will discuss treatment options for nausea and vomiting in pregnancy. We focus on the available evidence for common naturopathic and pharmaceutical options with a focus on safety and efficacious dosing.
Non Invasive Prenatal Screening
In the last 20 years non invasive prenatal screening (or NIPS) has become increasingly common. We discuss the pros and cons of the NIPS so you can be prepared to help your patients make informed decisions, including whether to use it and how to address the decision that result from that choice. We also provide step by step practical guidance on how to offer this screen in your own practice.
Subchorionic Hematoma
Bleeding in pregnancy, especially early pregnancy, is a very common occurrence. Subchorionic hematomas are an important cause of early pregnancy bleeding. This short webinar answers the most common questions your patients will have after being diagnosed with a subchorionic hematoma. It touches on what little we know about these bleeds and also discusses some emerging theories about potential causes and treatments.
I really appreciated this background, and introduction into nausea and vomiting of pregnancy. Gaining a deeper understanding of the basics, some diagnostic tips, and some possible prevention strategies will be very useful for my patients! Thank yo...
Read MoreI really appreciated this background, and introduction into nausea and vomiting of pregnancy. Gaining a deeper understanding of the basics, some diagnostic tips, and some possible prevention strategies will be very useful for my patients! Thank you Dr. Shaw!
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Dr. Jack Newman, MD, FRCPC, IBCLC
Interview: Dr. Jack Newman - Pediatrician
Nausea and Vomiting in Pregnancy: Course Description
FREE PREVIEWNausea and Vomiting in Pregnancy
Part 2: Nausea and Vomiting in Pregnancy: Treatments
Non Invasive Prenatal Screening : Course Description
Non Invasive Prenatal Screening
Subchorionic Hematoma: Course Description
Subchorionic Hematoma
Dr. Alana Shaw ND
Alana received her undergraduate degree (BSc.) from McMaster University where she also enjoyed a successful varsity basketball career. She graduated from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in 2003 and then continued her education at the University of British Columbia where she studied reproductive endocrinology, infertility and polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS).
She has extensive clinical experience in the field of infertility and reproductive medicine after years of working closely alongside Dr. Anthony Cheung at the Grace Fertility Centre in Vancouver, and now at her private practice at Mint Integrative Health. Alana continues to stay active in the academic community as an instructor at Boucher Institute of Naturopathic and also recently co-authored her first published article in a peer-reviewed journal. She is a regular speaker and presenter at local and national conferences including the BCNA Advances in Naturopathic Medicine conference, Institute of Women’s Health and Integrative Medicine conference, Collaborative Education conferences and NFH Women’s Health Symposiums.
D. Bobby Parmar ND
Dr. Parmar obtained a Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Kinesiology, Psychology and the Humanities at Simon Fraser University. He proceeded to complete naturopathic medical training at the premiere institution the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto. Going on 13 years working in Vancouver he is practicing in a highly collaborative care wellness clinic called Mint Integrative . He was is also adjunct faculty at the Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine where he teaches and supervises interns at various stages of their program including Genetics, Geriatrics, and Naturopathic Clinical Arts and Sciences.
Dr. Parmar stays engaged with the community by working with multiple organizations giving workshops to members of the Canadian Mental Health Association, The Arthritis Society of BC and Yukon, and the Earthsave Society of Canada. He has also previously served on the Board of Directors for the British Columbia Naturopathic Association and the Friends For Life Society.
As a fervent educator, Dr. Parmar has tailored his academic career to best manage family medicine through naturopathy. His work as a general primary care ND practitioner means he stays up to date with the most current knowledge for most health conditions. He is driven by a passion to better understand the dynamics of health and above all the ever-growing field of mind-body medicine and to convey that understanding to anyone in need or with the desire to be educated. Currently Dr. Parmar is a Key Opinion Leader for Lifelabs/RMA and has lectured on various medical topics to diverse groups of health professionals including MDs and NDs. He has also presented at the Collaborative Education Conference in 2018.