Herbalism for Parents & Children with Fatima Chavez

Join Fatima — a mother, birthworker, traditional herbalist, lactation educator and counselor, and cofounder of the Oxnard Birthworkers Collective — for a deeply nurturing workshop on integrating herbalism into the sacred journey of pregnancy and postpartum. In this class, Fatima will share practical guidance on using herbs to support the well-being of both parents and children. You'll learn which herbs are safe and beneficial during pregnancy, postpartum, and early childhood, as well as how to incorporate them into your daily care practices with confidence and intention.

Fatima Chavez Lopez (she/her) is a first-generation Chicana from Oxnard — a mother, birthworker (doula), traditional bodyworker, reiki practitioner, traditional herbalist, lactation educator and counselor, and cofounder of the Oxnard Birthworkers Collective. Raised with the traditional bodywork and herbal medicine practices common in her home, Fatima’s formal journey began in 2014 and is deeply rooted in Traditional Mexican Medicine. In 2019, she became a full-spectrum doula through Birthworkers of Color in Long Beach and received her Lactation Educator and Counselor certification from UC San Diego. She continues to learn with educators, mentors, and elders, deepening her practice in traditional healing. Fatima offers trauma-informed, intuitive care that is centered on the individual. She believes the power of body wisdom will guide each person’s unique path to wellness.

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