Instructor: Dr. Samantha Van De Wal CNP, ND

This eight-session course focuses on our body’s natural ability to design and nurture a growing baby. We examine a number of key reasons the body deals with infertility, how to track fertility and enhance it. We look at supplementation, what is safe and what is not. We examine each trimester; look at labour and delivery of a healthy newborn and finally, the stages of feeding. We will focus on the best nutritional approach using scientific research, resources, and sound holistic practices.

Alexandra Hurtado continues to shine as a Continuing Education faculty member with an expertise that has supported those who’ve taken the course both professionally, and personally! This will mark her sixth successful year running the program twice a year, at both campuses. A generous volume of practice knowledge of infertility and reproductive care will be shared to allow participants of the course to explain the body’s complex processes in ways that clients can understand, relate to and comply with practitioner protocols for favourable outcomes!

FORMAT: Online, LIVE
LOCATION: Zoom Classroom
SESSIONS: 8 Tuesdays
DATES: March 24, 31, April 7, 14, 21, 28, May 5, 12 | 2026
TIME: 6:00 – 9:00pm Eastern / 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm Pacific
REQUIRED TEXT: The Complete Natural Medicine Guide to Women’s Health by Dr. Sat Dharam Kaur ND

FEE: $550 + HST
REQUIRED DIGITAL COURSE NOTES: $30 + HST
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: March 17, 2026

Session 1

DATE: Tuesday, March 24, 2026
CONCEPTS: Fertility Basics; Reproductive cycle, menses; Contraception methods; Basal body temp; Charting; Ovulation; Conception

Session 2

DATE: Tuesday, March 31, 2026
CONCEPTS: Infertility; Definition; Testing; Contributing conditions; Hormone imbalances (male & female); Treatment options

Session 3

DATE: Tuesday, April 7, 2026
CONCEPTS: Pre-Pregnancy Planning; Supplementation; Pre-conception diet/cleanse; Detoxing your environment; Lab tests; Myths

Session 4

DATE: Tuesday, April 14, 2026
CONCEPTS: Pregnancy: 1st & 2nd Trimester; Month to month nutritional support; Troubleshooting early pregnancy; Embryology; Medical follow-ups

Session 5

DATE: Tuesday, April 21, 2026
CONCEPTS: Pregnancy 3rd Trimester; Month to month nutritional support; Troubleshooting late pregnancy; Fetal development; Medical follow-ups

Session 6

DATE: Tuesday, April 28, 2026
CONCEPTS: Labour & Delivery; Supplementation & nutrition; Troubleshooting; Developing a holistic birth plan; What to have ready for baby

Session 7

DATE: Tuesday, May 5, 2026
CONCEPTS: Newborn Health; Reducing the toxic load; Supplements; Troubleshooting health issues in early infancy; Breast vs. formulas

Session 8

DATE: Tuesday, May 12, 2026
CONCEPTS: Pediatric Nutrition Supplementation; Nutrition through the first year; Commercial vs homemade foods.

Access to Material:

THE DAY BEFORE the course starts registered students will receive an email with LINKS to:

— A copy of the complete Course Outline with test and assignment dates
— Zoom Login and Password
— Digital Course Notes/Power Point Presentation Session 1 of 8 followed by sessions 2 to 8 after the first class ends
— Every session’s replay will be sent to students before 12:00 noon Eastern, the next day
— Recordings remain LIVE for 2 months after the course ends
— Registrants are encouraged to join the course’s registrant discussion group

Can’t Make The Day & Time? We’ve Got You.
Learn Through Recordings!

If your schedule doesn’t allow you to attend classes in real time, join us through recordings. Many of our Continuing Education students are busy practitioners and professionals, balancing work, family and other commitments so we understand that flexibility is necessary. Replay access and completion options are arranged on a case-by-case basis to ensure you still receive the full educational value of the course and have engagement with the faculty member and other registrants. You also have the option to earn the Certificate of Completion if you’re able to complete the required test or assignment by the due dates.

If you’re interested in accessing replays or exploring flexible participation options with your schedule, please contact Julia Briski at julia@instituteofholisticnutrition.com for more information.

Please review IHN’s Online & In-Class Continuing Education Course/School Policies