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1.00 Credits
1 credit See description preceding MW8811. Corequisite: MW8800 or MW8802. Prerequisite: MW8812
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0.00 Credits
This course continues the student's enrollment in the naturopathic midwifery program during quarters when no births or classes are registered. One credit of tuition is charged to maintain active student status in the program. Prerequisites: MW8802 and MW8813
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2.00 Credits
2 credits See description for MW7901, MW7902, MW7903. Prerequisites: MW7321 and permission of program chair
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3.00 Credits
3 credits This elective is designed to be the first course in the naturopathic midwifery curriculum. It is an introduction to the art and practice of midwifery. It includes a brief history of midwifery and medicine in the U.S., as well as trends in and perspectives on birth in American culture. Students are introduced to counseling skills in maternity care, lactation issues, the fourth trimester, various definitions of "midwife," and some realitiesof midwifery practice. In addition, students view a variety of midwifery-related videos and develop a group and an individual project. Prerequisite: Admission to Bastyr University. NOTE: This class is a prerequisite for application to the naturopathic midwifery program beginning fall 2009.
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3.00 Credits
3 credits This course is only offered in the summer. This course prepares the student for the unique role of a doula-a professional who provides physical, emotional and informational support for women in labor. Topics covered include female reproductive anatomy, fetal development, components of perinatal care, clinical terminology, communication skills, pain management techniques, the emotional and psychological aspects of giving birth and its significance in women's lives. Scope of practice, providing culturally sensitive support, clarifying values and beliefs about birth, coping with complications in pregnancy and labor, newborn care, and breast-feeding are also included. Upon completion of this course students interested in doula certification may apply to the Pacific Association for Labor Support (PALS) or DONA International. PALS offers an apprenticeship program, which supports placement with certified doulas in the Seattle area who mentor newly-trained doulas seeking certification. Prerequisite: MW9100
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2.00 Credits
2 credits This course prepares participants for the clinical management of fertility using the most current fertility awareness and family planning techniques and resources. Students examine historical and psychological aspects related to conception and contraception and review basic reproductive anatomy and physiology. They assess pros and cons of various natural fertility assessment tools and tracking techniques and learn to analyze patient fertility charts. Learners discuss and practice methods for teaching and counseling patients utilizing these methods. Upon completion of this course students are able to assist patients in assessing and tracking fertility for conception or contraception, utilizing a variety of methods. Prerequisite: None
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1.00 Credits
1 credit This course allows students to experience childbirth and some of the associated activities. Participants attend an orientation at BU, participate in pre- and post-natal visits with a local practitioner, observe a birth, attend a birth rounds class and write a summary of the experience. NOTES: Additional hours may be required if the birth a student observes is exceptionally brief. If this elective credit is needed for graduation, the entire process must be completed by the final week of classes. This course cannot be audited. Prerequisite: MW7320
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2.00 Credits
2 credits This course traces the roots of naturopathic medicine and the development of its modalities and philosophy from 4,000 BC to the present day. Lab cohorts are introduced to the principles and practices of naturopathic medicine and discuss them in a historical context to gain an understanding of the philosophical, political and therapeutic constructs that shaped our current profession. Prerequisite: Admission to ND program
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2.00 Credits
2 credits Naturopathic principles of practice, concepts of health and disease, environment, hygiene, nature cure, natural therapeutics, prevention and wellness are discussed with an emphasis on the vitalistic context of science-based naturopathic medicine. Lab cohorts explore the naturopathic principles, therapeutic order and determinants of health more deeply and begin to apply them to cases. Prerequisite: Admission to ND program
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2.00 Credits
2 credits This course explores the current practice of natural medicine across the globe. Students survey traditional healing methods as well as institutional practices of natural therapeutics. Drawing on the historical and philosophical information given the previous two quarters, students gain an understanding of the current political, social and cultural context of natural medicine in each region. The lab cohorts explore the different philosophical and clinical practices of each region and discuss/experience how these complement current naturopathic philosophy and practice. Prerequisite: Admission to ND program
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