The Final Month of Pregnancy: Osteopathic Assessment & Treatment from 36 weeks to delivery
6 hour short course that you can start anytime
This is a Level II course accredited for:
3 theory hours + 3 hands-on practice hours = 6 CEU/CPD HOURS
This is short course is considered Level II because it is requires Practitioners who already have a solid foundation in a biomechanical approach to Cranial Osteopathy. (Please scroll to the bottom of this page for information about options for training in Cranial Osteopathy if you are a recent graduate or are not already highly experienced in this field). Cranial Osteopathy is an important part of treating women who are in their final weeks of pregnancy prior to labour and delivery.
Why learn how to assess and treat a pregnant woman in her final weeks of Pregnancy using an osteopathic approach?
You will have access to the Workbook portion for the Final Month of Pregnancy upon enrollment:
How the course works:
This short online course is self paced. You can enroll and start learning immediately. It is a practical resource if you have a pregnant client who is in her 1st trimester and you want to gain the knowledge that you need quickly in order to support her now. To earn 6 hours of CEUs, you simply must complete the hands-on homework assignment and submit it to us for review by your Instructor who will award your Certificate of Completion. If you have a CEU deadline, just mention it in your email and we will prioritize its review.
Your Homework Assignment:
Homework Practice Sheets, Assessment Forms, and a Step-by-Step Treatment Protocol for you to practice at your clinic or home are provided to you to download and keep.
Practicing your Homework:
Ideally you should practice the protocol on a woman who is in her advanced weeks of pregnancy.
Have a questions? Email the Instructor or Registration Coordinator at
from Australia:
"I have thoroughly enjoyed your course, and found lots of different tips, techniques useful in my everyday practice."
From Ontario Canada:
"As for the course material, you really are amazing at what you do and making the complicated material, not so complicated and really understandable. I thoroughly enjoyed this course!"
From Mauritius:
"Hello Maureen,
It’s going great, and more and more women have heard that I work with women’s health issues providing amazing results. It has become a passion of mine, as it has a huge effect on women’s lives and also their relationship with their partners.
I absolutely love your courses and I’m looking forward to doing more!"
Hi Maureen,
I am thoroughly enjoying the obstetrics course (started April 15th) and can not thank you enough for the time you've put into the content!"
Jessica
Cranial Osteopathy Options
Some of the protocols in this course naturally include some Cranial Osteopathy. We understand that training in Cranial Osteopathy as part of a Practitioner's basic DO or DOMP diploma might or might not include this important aspect of osteopathic practice depending on the school you studied with or the country that you reside in.
For this reason, we have two options for you:
1) We have created a course bundle that includes both this course in Treating the Obstetrical Patient AND the course in the Fundamentals of Cranial Osteopathy. You can progress through both courses concurrently, or in series. Please scroll down to the bottom of this page to view this bundle and to read about it.
2) You can request to enroll in the Fundamentals of Cranial Osteopathy course which has been set for you to work at your own accelerated rate, or at our own self-paced rate. Please scroll down to the bottom of this page to view this bundle and to read about it.
If you are undecided what option is best for you, please email our Educational Director at ceosteopathy@!gmail.com to discuss.
Please note:
Although we have not made our course in Cranial Osteopathy a firm pre-requisite to enrolling in this course in Treating the Obstetetrical Patient, we do recommend that you consider taking this course if your knowledge is limited and you find yourself intimidated by the cranial aspect of some of this course's treatment protocols.
Welcome!
Do I need training in a Biomechanical Approach to Cranial Osteopathy for this course ?
Download Workbook Portion Here
Osteopathic Changes within the Body during Pregnancy
Common Complaints During Pregnancy
Overview of Physical Symptoms during Pregnancy
Female Pelvis in a Pregnant State
What factors contribute to dysfunction of the diaphragms during the final month of pregnancy?
The Role of the Sympathetic System in Lymph Congestion during the Final Month of Pregnancy
Dysfunctions Resulting from Increased Lymph Congestion during the Final Month of Pregnancy
How Structural Changes during Pregnancy Affect the Venous & Lymphatic Function of the Pelvic Area
4th Trimester Osteopathic Treatment Protocol Step 1
4th Trimester Osteopathic Treatment Protocol STEP 2
4th Trimester Osteopathic Treatment Protocol STEP 3
4th Trimester Osteopathic Treatment Protocol Step 4
4th Trimester Osteopathic Treatment Protocol Step 5
4th Trimester Osteopathic Treatment Protocol Step 6
4th Trimester Osteopathic Treatment Protocol Step 7
Overview of the 4th Trimester - Preparatory Stage of Pregnancy
Physiological Changes to the Female Lymphatic System during the Final Weeks of Pregnancy
Why recommend Osteopathic Treatments during the final weeks of Pregnancy?
Cranial treatment to promote an easy and natural delivery
Maintaining good structural balance to support lymphatic flow
Using Cranial Osteopathy as a Natural Way to Help Induce Labour
Assessment Chart of the Cranio-Sacral System
How to listen to and watch the training videos
Discussion with your Instructor Prior to Watching 4th Trimester Treatment Protocol
VIDEO 4th Trimester Complete Treatment Protocol
4th Trimester Step 1. Assess the Cranial Mechanism
4th Trimester Step 2. Perform Sub-Occipital Decompaction
4th Trimester Step 3. Perform CV4 to Faciliate Venous & CSF Flow
4th Trimester Step 4. Facilitate Cranial Drainage into Thoracic Inlet
4th Trimester Step 5. Balance Cranio-Sacral Mechanism
4th Trimester Step 6. Reduce Anteversion of Pelvis via the Illiac
REPEAT OF VIDEO - Complete Treatment Protocol 4th Trimester
Instructions for Completing your Homework
HOMEWORK & DOWNLOAD
HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS
Conclusion and Farewell
Enrollment, Awarding of Certificates, and Non-Refund Policy:
Enrollment in all ICEO courses are non- refundable. It is the responsibility of every potential student to read the course curriculum to determine if this course material and its level suits their needs and expectation.
If for an unforseen and valid personal or medical reasons, with written proof provided, a student may apply to transfer their enrollment to the same course the next time it is offered. An administration fee of $150 applies to all re-enrollments in addition to any outstanding applicable enrollment fees.
Any student who falls behind in the online course without submitting any or an adequate number of homework submissions must apply to be enrolled in a future dated course, according to the discretion of our Educational Director and the Instructor for this course, Maureen N. Maher.
Extensions are not granted to students who have forfeited a majority of the course or have not submitted homework assignments. Extensions to submit homework assignments are granted only for brief delays and will exceed no more than one month past the final due date for all homework assignments.
The awarding of Certificates of Completion depends upon the successful submission of homework assignments according to due dates, and must clearly demonstrate the understanding and ability to apply knowledge gained in this course and is according to the discretion of the Instructor.
Professional ethical conduct is required of all students who enroll in ICEO courses and who wish to complete them successfully.
ICEO reserves the transfer the enrollment of a Practitioner who is not a fully trained Osteopath or Manual Osteopathic Practitioner to the version of this course intended for non Osteopaths.
Maureen Hannah Maher