CHINESE HERBAL
MASTERY
Pregnancy, Birth and Breastfeeding
Presented by Mary-Jo Bevin
Do you work with pregnant women in your practice? Would you like to offer more comprehensive care with Chinese herbal medicine for your patients during pregnancy and postpartum?
This one-day seminar will grow your skills and confidence to safely support your patients with Chinese herbal medicine through all stages of pregnancy, including birth preparation, postpartum recovery, and breastfeeding.
Designed for both seasoned herbalists and newer practitioners, we will cover key herbal formulas, how to customise them, and patent options. Whether you’re looking to deepen your expertise or build confidence in prescribing during pregnancy, this seminar will provide you with knowledge and practical skills.
Why this matters:
Pregnancy is a time when many women seek extra nurturing and prefer natural solutions for common health challenges. Chinese medicine has a rich history of supporting women during this time, addressing issues that Western medicine often dismisses as “just part of pregnancy.” This seminar will give you the tools to:
Prescribe herbs safely and effectively during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Confidently address a range of conditions using pattern differentiation.
Expand your expertise and offer a higher level of comprehensive care to your patients.
What You’ll Learn
Physiology in Pregnancy: Understanding the changes and challenges in each trimester.
- Safe Herbal Prescribing: A guide to safety during pregnancy and breastfeeding, and working with blood stagnation.
Clinical Conditions and Pattern Differentiation: Practical insights into treating pregnancy issues including:
- nausea, bloating and heartburn
- threatened miscarriage and bleeding
- fatigue, insomnia, anxiety
- back pain, skin issues
- placenta previa, growth issues
- headaches, edema, and pre-eclampsia
Labour Preparation: How to support your patients in the weeks leading up to birth.
Postpartum Recovery and Breastfeeding: Herbs for healing, addressing postpartum issues.
Breastfeeding Support: Remedies for lactation challenges, ensuring safety for both mother and baby.
Red Flags and Collaboration: When to refer to Western medicine, integrative care.
Holistic Care: Lifestyle, nutrition, and mindset shifts to support patients on all levels.
Q & A and Case Studies: Learn from real-world scenarios and have your questions answered.
About Your Presenter
I’m Mary-Jo, a Chinese medicine practitioner with 20 years of experience working with pregnant and postpartum women. Over my career, I’ve:
- Built an established clinic in Melbourne’s inner east, specializing in women’s health, fertility, pregnancy and postpartum care.
Studied and worked alongside Steven Clavey for many years.
Shared my expertise through presentations at the IICMC, and online at the Connection Conference, as well as on the Heavenly Qi podcast.
I’m passionate about teaching and mentoring practitioners to build confidence in herbal prescribing. This seminar condenses two decades of practical experience into one focused day of learning.
Ready to level up?
Elevate your practice and gain the skills and confidence to safely provide pregnant and postpartum patients with comprehensive care using the full potential of Chinese medicine.
7 hour recording available for on-demand viewing (includes formula handbook for clinic) – $450