Explore natural therapies during pregnancy and beyond.
The Cengage Education Aromatherapy for Pregnancy, Labour and Infancy course covers everything you need to know about aromatherapy before and after giving birth. Students will gain knowledge of the physiological changes that occur during and after pregnancy; an understanding of the benefits of touch during pregnancy and upon newborn and infant clients; an understanding of the practitioner’s role in care of pregnant, newborn and infant clients; and knowledge of appropriate treatments of pregnant newborn and infant clients through application of essential oils and carrier oils.
On completion of your course:
Upon completion of this course you will be awarded a Cengage Education Direct Aromatherapy for Pregnancy, Labour and Infancy Certificate.
Key areas of learning:
- Understand the benefits of preconception care
- Understand which essential oils are safe for use during pregnancy
- Understand the toxicity issues in regard to essential oils and pregnancy
- Basic concepts of aromatherapy
- Advanced aromatherapy techniques