Course curriculum

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    MODULE 1: Women Caring for Women and Understanding Ayurveda
    • Introduction to the First 42 Days
    • Understanding Ayurveda: The Foundation
    • Ayurvedic Key Terms: Agni
    • Ayurvedic Key Terms: Prana
    • Ayurvedic Key Terms: Ojas
    • Module 1: Creating Balance Exercise
    • Module 1: Integration Quiz
    • Module 1: Integration Short Essay
    • Glossary of Terms
    • Dosha Test
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    MODULE 2: The Physiology of the First 42 Days
    • Intro to Postpartum Physiology
    • Perineal Support
    • Outliers in Perineal Care
    • Lactation and Baby Care Intro
    • Breastfeeding Postions
    • Common Questions About Baby Care
    • Common Questions Continued
    • Ayurveda and Lactation
    • Postpartum Checklist and Resources for New Parents
    • Care Plan Assessment
    • Module 2: Integration Quiz
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    MODULE 3: Ayurvedic Hands-on Therapies and Mindfulness Practices
    • Stabilizing Ojas: Ayurvedic Therapies
    • Self Assessment: Ojas Levels
    • Mindfulness Practices
    • Rebuilding Prana: Breath-work and Meditation
    • Pranayama Practice: 3-Part Breath
    • Meditation: For New Mothers
    • Meditation: So Hum
    • Abhyanga: Healing Self Massage
    • Abhyanga: The Set Up
    • Self Massage for New Mamas
    • Baby Massage: Overview
    • Baby Massage: Sequence
    • Baby Massage: Demonstration
    • Integration Exercise: Abhyanga
    • Module 3: Integration Assignment
    • Module 3: Integration Quiz
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    MODULE 4: Ayurvedic Eating through the First 42 Days
    • The First 42 Days Menu: Intro
    • The Gunas: Rajas, Tamas and Sattva
    • The First 42 Days Menu: Overview
    • Kitchen Guidance
    • Stock The Freezer: Recipes to Prepare in Advance
    • Rebuilding Agni: More Dish Highlights
    • Healing Vata Dosha: Medicinal Foods
    • Menu Substitutions + Cooking Following Surgical Birth + More
    • Integration Exercise: Hands on Learning
    • BONUS: Easy Food Prep Tips
    • Trusted Course Resources
    • Module 5: Integration Quiz
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    MODULE 5: Mind-Body Healing
    • Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders: Ayurvedic Perspective
    • Pranayama: Nadi Shodhana (Breathing Practice)
    • Ayurvedic Daily Practices: Dinacharya
    • Integration Exercise: Dinacharya
    • Belly Wrapping
    • Extra Care: Healing Post Surgical Birth
    • Integration Exercise: Journaling
    • LOS ANGELES Resource List: Mama, Baby and Family
    • Scope of practice
    • Guidelines of Professionalism
    • Module 5: Integration Quiz
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    MODULE 6: Running your business as an Ayurvedic Postpartum Doula
    • Scope of Practice
    • On-The-Job: Flow of the Day
    • On-The-Job: Day 1
    • Getting Your Business Started
    • Interviewing with Potential Clients
    • Prenatal Appointments + Entering Contract
    • Your First Client: A Look at Days 1-3
    • Scope of Practice
    • Care Plan Template
    • Care Plan Assessment
    • Guidelines of Professionalism
    • Prenatal Appointments + Scheduling
    • Ayurvedic Postpartum Doula Service Agreement
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    Certification: Steps to Complete
    • Further Requirements
    • Final Course Integration Assignment
    • Field Experience: Written Reflection
    • Breastfeeding Workshop/Class Attendance Verification
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    Further Resources
    • Glossary of Terms
    • Dosha Constitution Test
    • Trusted Course Resources
    • Care Plan Assesment
    • Care Plan Template
    • Prenatal Appointments + Scheduling
    • Example of Contract Proposal - Blank
    • Your First Client - A Look at Days 1-3
    • Scope of Practice
    • Postpartum Checklist and Resources for New Parents
    • Guidelines of Professionalism
    • Los Angeles Birth and Postnatal Resource list