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Naturopathic Support for Postpartum Recovery

Part 1: The Postpartum Period

Pregnancy and childbirth is an absolute wonder of nature, but it can come at a high cost for mothers who need support as they recover in the postpartum months. More women are having children at an older age, with pre-existing health conditions, using assisted fertility, experiencing complications in pregnancy and they need extra care to help them recover and to prevent long-term concerns.

In this webinar Jane will discuss how to recognise and understand key physiological and pathophysiological changes in the postpartum period.

Participants will learn about:

The normal pregnancy and birth, and postpartum health status.
Factors that increase the risk for complicated pregnancy and need for increased support postpartum (eg pre-existing chronic health conditions such as cardiometabolic conditions, thyroid disease, mental health conditions).
Timelines for recovery.
Assessments.
When to refer, and who to.

Jane Hutchens

Jane Hutchens is a naturopath, nutritionist, herbalist, registered nurse, lecturer, writer and researcher.

She has a Masters of Science in Medicine (Reproductive Health Sciences and Human Genetics) from the University of Sydney and is nearing completion of her PhD (Public Health) at University of Technology Sydney on the experiences of women who have cardiac disease in pregnancy and the first year postpartum.

Jane has worked in women's health for decades and is passionate about keeping healthcare accessible, do-able, and effective.