Struggling with fertility or planning to conceive?  This information-packed class will discuss many aspects of fertility and planning for a healthy pregnancy.  Topics include: causes of infertility, herbs to support fertility, and nutrient and lifestyle factors.  Environmental endocrine disruptors and their impact on fertility and birth outcomes will be discussed.  Also included will be an introduction to the naturopathic approach.

About the Instructor

Dr. Emerald Mansfield received her Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine and a Certificate in Natural Childbirth from the National College of Natural Medicine (NCNM). She completed a one and a half year externship in midwifery, women’s health, and pediatrics; and over 100 hours of continuing education before graduation. 

Dr. Mansfield lives in Portland, OR with her family. She enjoys knitting, cooking, hiking, snowboarding, gardening, fiddling with computers or smart phones, watching Star Trek, and most of all, watching her son learn new things.