Midwives are not “alternative” care providers—we are primary care providers. As such, we have a professional and ethical responsibility to understand and use pharmacology wisely in our practice.

You need more than intuition. You need solid, practical knowledge of pharmacology.

In our newest course, Advanced Pharmacology for Community-Based Midwives E-Course—a focused, midwife-led training that bridges the gap between clinical safety and holistic care, you’ll learn:

• Core pharmacologic principles—absorption, metabolism, half-life, safety categories, and how they shift during pregnancy and lactation
• A thorough review of key medications used in midwifery—including dosing, contraindications, and emergency use
• How to integrate herbs, homeopathics, and supplements with clarity and caution
• Tools for documentation, informed consent, consultation, and navigating scope across jurisdictions
• Ethical, client-centered communication strategies for real-world care

Pharmacology is not separate from our holistic approach—it is an essential tool in our midwifery toolkit.

This course won’t tell you what your state allows—but it will help you understand what you’re doing, why you’re doing it, and how to do it well.

5 Continuing education credits through MEAC are offered on completion of this course.