Pregnancy in Practice – a Clinical Masterclass for Medical Herbalists 01.09.26

One clinical mechanism, applied across every stage of pregnancy: how physiological change over time drives safety, symptoms, and treatment.

Most herbalists approach pregnancy as a set of separate lists to memorise: safe herbs for trimester one, common complaints for trimester two, what to watch for in trimester three.

Treated this way, pregnancy never stops feeling like guesswork, because the lists don’t explain themselves — they just have to be recalled correctly, under pressure, with a client in the room.
There’s a single mechanism underneath all of it.

A pregnant body’s physiology is not static — it moves along a predictable trajectory from conception to term, and that trajectory is what actually determines what’s safe at any given point and what complaint is likely to show up. Once you understand the trajectory itself, the trimester-specific detail stops being something you memorise and starts being something you can reason your way to.

This masterclass teaches that one mechanism, then applies it across pregnancy: how physiological change over time reshapes the safety picture, what it predicts about the complaints of each trimester, and how to translate that into a confident, well-communicated treatment plan alongside a client’s wider care team.

This masterclass is for you if:
• You’re a qualified herbalist or advanced student with a solid grounding in herbal medicine, ready to work confidently with pregnant clients
• You want to understand why safety and treatment shift across pregnancy, not just memorise a static list per trimester
• You want one clinical framework you can apply to any stage of pregnancy, rather than three disconnected sets of facts
• You want to work confidently inside NHS antenatal care rather than around them

What you’ll learn
✓ The physiological trajectory of pregnancy — the core mechanism: how the body’s baseline physiology shifts predictably from conception to term, and why this trajectory — not a fixed list — should drive every clinical decision you make.
✓ Reading safety through physiological change — how shifting physiology reshapes what’s safe across pregnancy, and how to reason about risk instead of recalling a static list under pressure.

I’ll cover each trimester

✓ Applying the framework in the room — a repeatable process for reading where a client sits on this trajectory, translating that into a safe treatment choice

What’s included
• 3–3.5 hours of live clinical teaching with Lucie Bradley
• Full written curriculum and module notes (PDF)
• The physiological trajectory framework as a quick-reference tool — ready to use with clients at any stage of pregnancy
• Live Q&A — bring your own cases and questions
• Recording available for 30 days after the event

Frequently asked questions
What level is this aimed at?
This is a clinical masterclass for qualified herbalists and advanced students with a working knowledge of herbal medicine. It is not an introductory course.
Will there be a recording?
Yes. A recording will be available for 30 days after the event so you can revisit the content at your own pace.

What time does the webinar run?
7.30pm. The session runs for approximately 3–3.5 hours including a short break.

Do I need prior experience treating pregnant clients?
No specific prior experience with pregnancy is required. You do need a solid foundation in herbal medicine.

What platform will it run on?
The webinar will be hosted on Zoom. A link will be sent to you after booking.

Can I ask questions about my own cases?
Yes. The session includes a live Q&A. You’re welcome to bring anonymised case questions.