LIVE Herbalism For Birthworkers Intensive 3 Day Workshop
Learn how to incorporate herbs and traditional therapies in your birthwork
Course Summary
In this workshop, we will explore the herbal actions of plants and how they work in the body safely, effectively, and quickly. Together, we will deepen our understanding of herbal allies commonly used in pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period—centering wisdom that is both traditional and practical for modern birthwork. This is a hands-on course. You will not only learn the theory behind herbalism, but you will also create herbal preparations that can be incorporated into your personal or professional practice. Expect a balance of teaching, discussion, and experiential learning that honors the ancestral roots of herbal care while supporting ethical, responsible use.
Iya Abiye Mawusi Ashshakir CLC, WBD, CBE, Traditional Midwife, Guardian Director
Iya Abiye Mawusi Ashshakir has been supporting women in the birthwork for 25 years and was initiated in birthwork and given the title Iya Abiye in 2015. Apprentice trained Traditional Midwife by Nana Siti Opio - Iya Abiye Mawusi's feet are grounded in tradition. She is also a certified childbirth educator, lactation consultant and wholistic birth doula. She founded The Mothership Institute in 2001 but the business was filed in 2008. The Mothership Institute was founded to address infant and maternal health disparities in her community. The Mothership has expanded from doula training to five additional certification programs, training over 900 birth professionals across the globe to advance community-based birthwork.
Highly Recommended Course. Easy to understand, informative, very well organized. The course is full of practical and valuable for anyone who wants to add on to their Skills for continuing education credit.
Course Pricing
Student Fee
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- Understanding herbal properties and actions.
- Safety, contraindications, and scope for birthworkers.
- Practical application for labor, postpartum, and emotional support.
- Making herbal remedies you can confidently use and share.
