Course Overview

This three-hour online course aims to equip acupuncturists with the knowledge and tools to support expectant mothers during labor and delivery.

It provides evidence-based information, practical skills, and strategies to enhance the birthing experience while emphasizing the importance of holistic care and collaboration with other healthcare providers.

Course Objectives

• Care Providers.
• Understanding Labor and Delivery.
• The Role of Acupressure Points in Labor.
• Common Interventions in Labor.
• Comfort Measures.

Course Outline

0 hrs - 30 minHow to Choose the Right Care Provider for Your Birth Plan.

30 min - 1 hrsStages of Labor: From Contractions to Birth.

1 hrs - 1.5 hrsAcupuncture Point Protocols.

1.5 hrs - 2.25 hrsOverview of Common Medical Interventions in a Hospital Setting.

2.25 hrs - 3 hrsNatural Strategies for Comfort Measures During Labor.