Each independent study course is geared towards tracking with our in-person classes for those who cannot join our midwifery program live and in person. We have divided each of these courses into four modules. Individual classes are $100.00 each plus books. Check with the instructor about books for each course prior to registering. Books are often $30-$50 each depending on the course and ebooks are often 10-20% less expensive. Some courses use the same books as a previous course, so be sure to double check the materials for each independent study prior to registration.
Course Listing:
Module One
Global Perspectives in Maternal-Child Health
Embryology
Childbirth Education
Doula
Breastfeeding
Nutrition in Pregnancy
Module Two
Herbal Medicine: Family Health, Pregnancy, Birth, and Postpartum
Anatomy and Physiology
Foundations in Midwifery (A survey)
Appropriate Technology and Maternal-Child Development
Maternal-Child Development and the Community
Permaculture and Family Wellness Gardens
Module Three
Well-Woman
The Prenatal Period
Normal Labor and Birth
Pregnancy Complications and Birth Emergencies
Neonatology
The Postpartum Period
Module Four
Worldview and Cultural Realities
Critical Thinking
Crisis Birth: Trauma, Refugee Camps, War and Birth After Crisis
Field-Based Family Health
Self-Care on the Field
Training Trainers and Teaching Oral Learners