Herbalists Without Borders

GROUNDWORK: The Confident Clinician: Herbal Support for Pregnancy, Birth & Beyond
2026-07-21 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Zoom
July 21 @ 5PM Eastern – LIVE
Free for HWB Members | Suggested donation for non-members

Build your expertise and confidently support birthing individuals with herbal medicine! Join us for GROUNDWORK: The Confident Clinician: Herbal Support for Pregnancy, Birth & Beyond, a live webinar designed to equip practitioners and clinicians with the knowledge, skills, and resources to provide safe, effective, and inclusive herbal support throughout the pregnancy, birth, and postpartum journey.
Denise Cusack and Amy Nicholson will guide you through the essential considerations for using herbs to empower your clients, create inclusive care plans, and confidently navigate the unique challenges and opportunities of supporting birthing individuals. Learn how to build a thriving practice grounded in both traditional wisdom and evidence-informed practices.

Learning objectives include:

Building a Confident Foundation: Understanding the physiological changes of pregnancy and postpartum to inform safe and effective herbal protocols.
Herbal Allies for Every Stage: In-depth review of herbs that support each trimester, labor and delivery, and postpartum recovery, highlighting safety considerations and contraindications.
Creating Inclusive Care Plans: Tailoring herbal recommendations to meet the unique needs of diverse clients, including considerations for cultural backgrounds, gender identity, and family structures.
Addressing Common Pregnancy Complaints: Herbal protocols for managing nausea, fatigue, insomnia, musculoskeletal pain, and other common discomforts.
Supporting Optimal Labor and Delivery: Herbal support for labor preparation, pain management, and postpartum healing, with a focus on evidence-informed practices.
Navigating Complex Cases: Strategies for addressing specific pregnancy complications, such as gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, and postpartum depression, with appropriate referrals.
Building Collaborative Relationships: Working effectively with midwives, doulas, and other healthcare providers to provide comprehensive care for birthing individuals.
Communicating Effectively with Clients: Addressing client concerns and misconceptions about herbal medicine, and empowering them to make informed decisions about their care.

Become a confident and skilled clinician, providing safe, effective, and inclusive herbal support throughout the journey of pregnancy, birth, and beyond.
This live webinar includes a downloadable eGuide, slides, and The Confident Clinician’s Herbal Toolkit for Pregnancy, Birth & Beyond, and a certificate of completion for 1 CE hour.

PRESENTER
Denise Cusack
Co-Executive Director & Programs Director, Herbalists With out Borders
Denise first joined HWB in 2015 and volunteered as website coordinator before moving into the full time volunteer Executive Director role in fall of 2017. Denise served as ED for HWB from 2017-2022. She then served on the Board of Directors from 2022-2024, and returned as Executive Director in April of 2024. Denise also developed the US Seed Grant program and the US Donation Distribution Network, and continues to work as HWB Coordinator for both programs from her farm. Denise is also the Chief Editor and Designer of the Without Borders Magazine. READ MORE…

Amy Nicholson
Assistant Director, Herbalists With out Borders
Amy is an herbalist, Ayurvedic postpartum doula and yoga teacher who first joined HWB in 2022. A few months into her membership she began volunteering as the office administrator, before later moving into the assistant executive director position. In addition to working closely with our co-directors and supporting HWB in its day-to-day operations, Amy also serves as the coordinator for our Springfield chapter in Illinois where she leads gardening classes for children and works with other local herbalists to offer educational resources and access to community gardens to the local community. READ MORE…

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ABOUT GROUNDWORK
GROUNDWORK (Live!) 3rd Tuesday of every month at 5PM Eastern time
A live webinar that dives into key topics and foundations of community-based work. Learn about real-world models and get inspired to start—or deepen—your local efforts. GROUNDWORK webinars provide training, templates, and strategies for setting up community health projects, such as free clinics, disaster relief models, and herbal education, often utilizing sliding scale donations for resources.
