
Integrative Obstetrics Certification
Transforming Dyadic Obstetrics
Course duration: 6 Months
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About this course
Explore the integrative pathways of pregnancy care with the advanced Integrative Obstetrics Certification, under the guidance of Dr Leah Hechtman (PhD). Designed for health professionals and students, this certification bridges traditional obstetrics with holistic health approaches, rooted in the latest research.
The curriculum focuses on the triad of pregnancy care: obstetrics, for maternal health; embryology, addressing the development of the growing child; and placentology, studying the critical role of the placenta. This comprehensive approach ensures that all aspects of pregnancy are addressed, enhancing the wellbeing of both mother and child.
This part-time, six-month certification delves into sophisticated strategies and tools aimed at transforming obstetric care. Participants will emerge from this experience not just with deeper knowledge, but with practical skills to implement transformative care practices in their professional environments. This certification is crafted to transform the future of integrative obstetrics supporting the health of mothers and the next generation.
Course duration: 6 months
Next intake: Monday 26th May 2025
Overview
The Integrative Obstetrics Certification is organised into six-week blocks, each reflecting a key developmental stage of pregnancy. Every lecture delves into the unique milestones of the mother, foetus, and placenta, exploring their individual developments and the synergy between them.
True to Leah’s teaching style, each lecture will address the psychological, physiological, nutritional, and spiritual aspects at every stage. Complementing the core lectures, thought-provoking podcasts will provide deeper insights into pivotal developments for this dynamic triad, encouraging a holistic understanding of obstetric care.
Course Inclusions
- Video lectures: Weekly video lectures and accompanying slides
- Clinic room office hours: Engage directly with Dr Leah Hechtman (PhD) with a weekly 60 minute group Q&A session
- Podcast-style lectures: Learn on-the-go with two podcast-style lectures each month
- References: Get access to extensive reference lists
- Handouts: Essential supplementary material
- Course assessment: Regular assessments to validate your progress
- Collegial and Collaborative Interface: Engage with clinicians from diverse complementary disciplines from around the world. Stay connected through a private group chat, share insights, and support each other to elevate your practice.
Next intake starts: Monday 26th May 2025
Course Outline
Module One: First Trimester
- Weeks 0-6
- Weeks 7-12
Module Two: Second Trimester
- Weeks 13-18
- Weeks 19-24
Module Three: Third Trimester
- Weeks 25-30
- Weeks 31-36
- Weeks 37 till delivery
Module Four: Fourth Trimester and Post Partum
- 1-6 weeks post partum
- Neonatology
- 7-12 weeks post partum
Next intake starts: Monday 26th May 2025
A note from Leah

Whilst preconception care and fertility support lay the foundation for life, obstetric management nurtures and shapes it, influencing development from conception to birth. The quality of care during pregnancy profoundly impacts both maternal and foetal health, as well as the future well-being of the child.
The Integrative Obstetric Certification complements Traditional Obstetrics through a functional lens, combining the latest research and strategies with integrative and holistic approaches. This comprehensive program equips health professionals with a deeper understanding of the synergy between maternal health, foetal development, and placental function, enabling them to optimise these systems and provide thorough support throughout pregnancy, postpartum, and early neonatology.
Designed for those seeking to elevate their clinical practice, this certification provides evidence-based insights and proven protocols, building confidence in managing complex scenarios safely and effectively. It equips clinicians with the tools to support women and babies using an integrative functional medicine approach grounded in the latest research and best practices.
By mastering these principles, practitioners can set new standards in obstetric care—ensuring better outcomes and transforming the future of maternal and foetal health. This certification is an invitation for us all to shape the future of obstetric practice together.
My intention is for practitioners to understand the holistic synergy of pregnancy, so they can offer care that nurtures well-being and transforms outcomes. Together, we can establish a new standard that optimises pregnancy experiences and health outcomes for generations to come.
Course FAQs
Who is this course for?
This certification is for any health professional, or student, wanting to expand their knowledge of the intersection between reproductive and natural medicine. Whether you are an Obstetrician, a Gynaecologist, a General Practitioner, a Nurse, a Naturopath, a Nutritionist, an Acupuncturist, a Chiropractor, or any other health professional keen on broadening your expertise in integrative obstetric management.
How many hours will I need to invest into learning each week?
The course is structured to be completed with an average weekly commitment of five hours, encompassing video lectures, podcast discussions, clinic room office hours and research-provisions and assessments.
What day and time are the clinic room office hours?
The Clinic Room Office Hours with Leah will alternate each fortnight to accommodate different time zones: one fortnight will have Northern Hemisphere-friendly times, and the next will have Southern Hemisphere-friendly times.
How long will I have access to the course content?
You will have access to the course content for 24 months.
Will I receive a certificate?
Yes, once you have completed all course modules and the associated assessments you will be issued with a certificate.
How are the assessments undertaken?
The assessments are in the form of a multi-choice question at the end of each module with a final case study assessment.
Is this course eligible for CPD points?
Please check with your professional association for their specific CPE/CPD requirements, however, most associations will allow hours to be claimed.
If I can’t attend live clinic room office hours session, can I submit a question for the Q&A?
Yes, however priority will be given to those in attendance.
Are there payment plans available?
Yes, when you choose to enrol, you can select either full payment or one of the payment plan options. As the enrolment date approaches, the payment options will be limited to ensure that full payment is received during the course duration. If you have any queries, please email us at [email protected].
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