Students will gain knowledge of the physiological changes that occur during and after pregnancy, an understanding of the benefits of touch during pregnancy and upon newborn and infant clients, an understanding of the practitioner’s role in care of pregnant, newborn and infant clients: knowledge of appropriate treatments of pregnant newborn and infant clients through application of essential oils and carrier oils.

The Aromatherapy for Pregnancy, Labour and Infancy distance education course is part of the Health & Well-being faculty and was last updated Monday, 25 Jun 2007.