Upon completion of this course, the learner will be able to:

1. Define the main types of anemia affecting pregnant people and distinguish the difference using lab results.

2. Understand the impacts of anemia on the pregnant person, the fetus and the infant.

3. Determine which tests to use in the diagnosis and monitoring of anemia in pregnancy and postpartum

4. Describe when and how to intervene once anemia is diagnosed to improve the outcomes for pregnant people and their offspring.

HiveCE is an approved provider of continuing education by the California Board of Nursing, and this course is provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 17686, for 2 contact hours, through November 30th, 2025. (This is widely accepted nationwide as continuing education for nurses and midwives. This course is accepted by NARM as Category 1 CE for CPM renewal.)

Approved for the NARM Midwifery Bridge Certificate, Category 1.

Previously approved by MEAC for 2 hours of continuing education under approval number M1718-85-0426DE through May 21, 2020, and approval number M1920-102-0502DE through May 31, 2022.

Note: Course completion does not authorize the learner to use skills outside their scope. Please refer to your state guidelines for determining scope of care.

For information regarding our refund policy and other Frequently Asked Questions, please refer to our FAQ. If you have additional questions, please email [email protected].

This course is a fundraiser for the Oregon Midwifery Council. 

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Julia Bailey CPM, LDM, IBCLC

Instructor:

Julia graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Education from Knox College in 2007. She began to pursue midwifery in 2010, after the birth of her first child. She received her CPM and Oregon Direct Entry Midwifery license in 2013. She earned her IBCLC in 2017 and has a home birth and lactation practice in the Willamette Valley. She has served as the Oregon Midwifery Council's MidValley Regional Representative since 2013, and has also been the CEU and Legend Drugs and Devices coordinator since 2014. She began teaching both initial and renewal courses for Legend Drugs and Devices in 2017. She lives in Sweet Home with her husband and three children.
Julia Bailey CPM, LDM, IBCLC

Course curriculum

  • 01
    1: Start Here!
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    • Readings
    • 1.1 Introduction
    • Quiz 1
  • 02
    2: Understanding Anemia
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    • 2.1 Physiology of Anemia
    • 2.2 Hemodilution
    • 2.3 Risk Factors
    • 2.4 Risks of Anemia
    • Quiz 2
  • 03
    3: Evaluation
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    • 3.1 Initial Evaluation
    • 3.2 Microcytic Anemia
    • 3.3 Macrocytic Anemia
    • 3.4 Normocytic Anemia
    • 3.5 But what about...
    • Reference Range Guide
  • 04
    4: Applying Evaluation Skills
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    • 4.1 Name That Anemia
    • Quiz: Name That Anemia
    • 4.2 Name Your Anemia Quiz Results - How Did You Fare?
    • 4.3 Meet Bradley
    • 4.4 Meet Jane
    • 4.5 Meet Trinity
    • 4.6 Meet Andrea
    • 4.7 Meet Mercedes
  • 05
    5: Wrapping It Up
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    • Anemia Q&A With Live Audience
    • Evaluation Questions
    • Post-Test and CE Certificate

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Reviews

  • By Lakisa Muhammad

    “This was my first course with HiveCE, and I loved it. The way the information was presented made the information easy to retain. The bite sized pieces were then bought all together with the case studies. I feel so much competent in regards to eval...”

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    “This was my first course with HiveCE, and I loved it. The way the information was presented made the information easy to retain. The bite sized pieces were then bought all together with the case studies. I feel so much competent in regards to evaluating and treating anemia. ”

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  • By Cathy Morton

    “This course will help you understand the true lab values needed to properly assess and treat anemia. Recommendations are fresh and different than any other. Have used them with great success!”

    “This course will help you understand the true lab values needed to properly assess and treat anemia. Recommendations are fresh and different than any other. Have used them with great success!”

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  • By Emma Morrison

    “Great info, lots of examples to enhance learning. The only improvement I would like to see is a discussion of natural supplements to raise iron levels and a discussion on types of synthetic iron supplements and their bioavailability. [Note from Hi...”

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    “Great info, lots of examples to enhance learning. The only improvement I would like to see is a discussion of natural supplements to raise iron levels and a discussion on types of synthetic iron supplements and their bioavailability. [Note from HiveCE: Yes! We've got a complimentary course in the works that will do just that!]”

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  • By Amy Ihrig

    “This was an excellent class. I learned so much about anemia and I feel more confident now about how to recognize and treat it. Thank you. ”

    “This was an excellent class. I learned so much about anemia and I feel more confident now about how to recognize and treat it. Thank you. ”

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  • By Rachel Pugh

    “Great course!”

    “Great course!”

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  • By Sarah Moore

    “Organized well, loved the case studies at the end, too! ”

    “Organized well, loved the case studies at the end, too! ”

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  • By Chandra Fischer

    “Very well organized and presented with clinically useful information. ”

    “Very well organized and presented with clinically useful information. ”

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  • By Vicki Penwell

    “Thank you Julia Bailey, great teaching! ”

    “Thank you Julia Bailey, great teaching! ”

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