About this gathering
This course is designed to cover all aspects of pregnancy, birthing and the post-natal time period from both western medicine and Chinese medicine aspects.
It is suitable for qualified acupuncturists who wish to deepen their skill and knowledge, and also for student acupuncturists.
It begins with pre-pregnancy planning, common gynaecological conditions which affect fertility, nutrition to optimise fertility, through to conception, the three trimesters of pregnancy, labour and the birthing process, and last, but not least, the post-natal time period.
Topics include: the female menstrual cycle, pre-pregnancy planning, nutrition to optimise fertility, charting the menstrual cycle, aging and fertility, common conditions which affect fertility for both males and females, assisted reproduction – procedures, protocols and drugs used, and perinatal psychology.
Conception, the three trimesters of pregnancy, miscarriage, labour, the birthing process and the post-natal period.
About your teacher
Kate Curtis RGN, RM, Dip Lic Acu, Dip CHM (Patent Formulae) is an acupuncturist and Chinese Medicine herbal practitioner with a background in nursing and midwifery. Kate has a special interest in fertility, pregnancy and post-natal care.
She currently practises with a strong link with various fertility and antenatal centres in Ireland and has clinics in Kilcoole, Co Wicklow and Danu Lodge retreat centre, Gorey, Co Wexford.
Course dates
14 & 15 November 2026
Time – 9.30am to 5pm, Saturday and Sunday
Venue – online by Zoom invitation
Fee – €350 (€250 for acupuncture students)
To book – contact kate@danulodge.com or phone 00353 87 232 5383.
