Live and Silent Auction Mystery Wine Pull Fund-A-Voice Entertainment! Greetings

“Raising Our Voices, One Donation at a Time”

Dear Midwives, Students, and Midwife Supporters,

We are looking forward to celebrating with you at the sixth annual Midwives-PAC Rally in Albuquerque! We are thrilled you are joining us to help advance the ACNM federal legislative agenda. This event is a culmination of efforts by many people, who in their dedication to the Midwives-PAC, have given their energy, time, money, and talents to ensure its success. Thank you to all the midwives and students who graciously donated auction items and volunteered at this event. And thank you to the State Affiliates for helping to underwrite the costs of this event. We are proud that 100% of all ticket sales and money raised from tonight will go directly to our cause!

Sincerely,

The Midwives-PAC Board of Directors Auction Sneak Peek!

We’ve listed here a Sneak Peek of the items that will be available for bidding on during the live and silent auction. As always, we’ll also have our Mystery Wine Pull and special entertainment, too! Thank you so much for supporting the Midwives-PAC! Art

Original illustration (Swadling) from 1st Ed Varney

One of a kind, this original illustration "Swadling" is from the 1st edition of Varney's Midwifery. A perfect addition to your midwife art collection!

Special thanks: Helen Varney Burst, Mary Brucker

Original illustration (Anatomy of the breast) from 1st Ed Varney

One of a kind, this original illustration "Anatomy of the Breast" is from the 1st edition of Varney's Midwifery. This beautiful illustration serves as both art and midwifery history!

Special thanks: Helen Varney Burst, Mary Brucker

Kimm Sun Artwork

Kimm Sun is a home-birth midwife, photographer, and artist. Check back soon for more information on which of Kimm's amazing pieces of art will be avilable this year at the Midwives-PAC Rally!

Special thanks: Kimm Sun

Voudou Art from Haiti

Haitian Vodou (also Vodun or Vodoun) art is an important aspect of Vodou religion, and Vodou is a strong influence for many Haitian artists. Paquet congo (Paket kongo) are Haitian spiritual objects made by vodou priests and priestesses (houngans and mambos) and used during ceremonies. A paquet is a collection of magical ingredients - herbs, earth, vegetable matter - wrapped in fabric and decorated with feathers, ribbons and sequins. Paquet congo are said to have the power of “heating” or activating the loa, the spirits of Haitian vodou. Their appearance often resembles that of a human body and some, like this one, incorporate dolls or parts of dolls.

This was made by Edouard, a vodou artist who sells his work from the Marche au Fer in downtown Port-au-Prince. And no, it is not considered disrespectful or irreverent for blan (foreigners) to appreciate and purchase these items! Enjoy the rich culture of Haiti and support Haitian artists!

Value: $ 25.00

Special thanks: Lisa Summers

Pregnant Belly Stained Glass Silhouette

Midwives-PAC artwork! This is a matted and framed stained-glass-style print of a beautiful pregnant belly silhouette framed by autographs of current and past ACNM presidents! So colorful! Perfect for your office or home - a must have for your midwifery artwork collection. 8"x10" black frame, white matting, 5"x7" print.

Value: $ 55.00

Special thanks: Jennifer Jagger

Books & DVDs

Clinical Practice Guidelines for Midwifery & Women's Health

Clinical Practice Guidelines for Midwifery & Women's Health is a trusted, convenient, and easy-to-use quick reference guide to midwifery and well woman care. The newly released Fifth Edition is completely updated and revised to reflect the changing clinical environment. It provides current evidence-based practice, updated approaches, new integrative treatments and pharmacological therapies, and opportunities for midwifery leadership in every practice setting. Signed by the author.

Value: $ 126.00

Special thanks: Neil Tharpe & Cindy Farley

Prenatal and Postnatal Care: A Woman-Centered Approach

Written by experts in the field, Prenatal and Postnatal Care: A Woman- Centered Approach, deftly combines the physiological foundation of prenatal and postnatal care with practical application for a comprehensive, holistic approach applicable to a variety of clinical settings. Signed by the author!

Value: $ 99.00

Special thanks: Cindy Farley

Mindful Birthing Book: Training the Mind, Body and Heart for Childbirth & Beyond

"Mindful Birthing" is the award winning ACNM Best Book of the Year 2014! This groundbreaking book draws from research in neuroscience, mindfulness meditation, and mind/body medicine. the book and CD offer practices and lifelong skills for birthing, healthy living and wise parenting. Signed by the author!

Value: $ 17.00

Special thanks: Nancy Bardacke

Lost on Hope Island; the Amazing Tale of the Little Goat Midwives

A new children's book from Patsy Harmon! Signed by the author. Value: $ 15.00

Special thanks: Patsy Harman

The Reluctant Midwife by Patsy Harman.

"Full of humor and compassion, 'The Reluctant Midwife' is a moving tribute to the power of optimism and love to overcome the most trying circumstances and times. Signed by the author.

Value: $ 15.00

Special thanks: Patsy Harman

Blue Cotton Gown: A Midwife's Memoir by Patsy Harman

"Patricia Harman, a nurse-midwife, manages a women's health clinic with her husband, Tom, an ob-gyn, in West Virginia-a practice where patients open their hearts, where they find care and sometimes refuge. Patsy's memoir juxtaposes the tales of these women with her own story of keeping a small medical practice solvent and coping with personal challenges," (patriciaharman.com). Signed by the author.

Value: $ 15.00

Special thanks: Patsy Harman

The Midwife of Hope River by Patsy Harman

Autographed copy of what Harper Collins calls an, "Uplifting novel that celebrates the miracle of life. In 'The Midwife of Hope River,' first-time novelist Patricia Harmon transports us to poverty stricken Appalachia during the Great Depression years of the 1930s and introduces us to a truly unforgettable heroine. Patience Murphy, a midwife struggling against disease, poverty, and prejudice—and her own haunting past—is a strong and endearing character that fans of the books of Ami McKay and Diane Chamberlain will take into their hearts, as she courageously attempts to bring new light, and life, into an otherwise cruel world," (Harper Collins). Signed by the author.

Value: $ 15.00

Special thanks: Patsy Harman

Arms Wide Open: A Midwife's Journey by Patsy Harman

In this memoir, "Patsy tells the story of growing up during one of the most turbulent times in America and becoming an idealistic home-birth midwife" (patriciaharman.com)

Value: $ 15.00

Special thanks: Patsy Harman

Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering by Sarah Buckley

Knowledge is power and birth is power. In this groundbreaking collection of essays, internationally acclaimed birth expert Sarah J. Buckley, MD empowers parents-to-be with enlightening explorations of what both ancient wisdom and current medical research tell us about birth and early parenting. Topics include 'undisturbed birth' and what is lost when the birth process is treated as a mere medical event.

Forward by Ina May Gaskin

Value: $ 16.99

Special thanks: Nora Lewis

Pharmacology for Women's Health, 2nd Edition Do you have the new edition yet? Signed by the author, Mary Brucker, Pharmacology for Women’s Health, Second Edition is a unique text that discusses pharmacology as it specifically relates to women’s health. Completely updated and revised to reflect the changing field of pharmacology, it includes new pharmacological agents for common conditions, changes in indications, the use of vaccines, updated guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for treatment of sexually transmitted infections, and the effects of the Affordable Care Act. It also includes new resource boxes in each chapter for easy access to more information.

Value: $ 120.00

Special thanks: Mary Brucker

Birth Logbook

Designed by a midwife, this logbook is for birth workers who want to honor the births they witness and benchmark clinical outcomes. A perfect gift for a new midwife!

Value: $ 25.00

Special thanks: Heather Bradford

Our Bodies Ourselves

Hailed by The New York Times as a “feminist classic,” and “America’s bestselling book on women’s health,” the comprehensive guide to all aspects of women’s health and sexuality, including menopause, birth control, childbirth, sexual health, sexual orientation, gender identity, mental health and general well-being. Signed by the authors!

Value: $ 23.00

Special thanks: Amy Romano Optimal Care in Childbirth: The Case for a Physiologic Approach

What practices and policies best promote safe, healthy, satisfying labor and birth? What harms do routine or frequent use of tests, procedures, and restrictions introduce? What nonmedical factors drive the current maternity care system? Meticulously documented, this book pulls back the curtain on medical-model management of childbirth. Signed by the author!

Value: $ 60.00

Special thanks: Henci Goer and Amy Romano

Best Practices in Midwifery: Using the Evidence to Implement Change (1st Edition)

Signed by the author, this award-winning book examines the evidence for best practices in midwifery.

Value: $ 50.00

Special thanks: Barbara Anderson

DNP Capstone Projects: Exemplars of Excellence in Practice

Spotlights 10 DNP capstone projects including ones by ACNM midwives. Includes discussion of a DNP capstone project on microcosting of birth centers,another on midwifery burnout replicating the original study of Dr. Elizabeth Sharp, and another on teaching skin-to-skin care to midwives in Uganda, East Africa

Value: $ 50.00

Special thanks: Barbara Anderson Well Behaved Women Seldom Make History by Laurel Thatcher Ulrich

In 1976, in an obscure scholarly article, Ulrich wrote, "Well behaved women seldom make history." Today these words appear on t-shirts, mugs, bumper stickers, greeting cards, websites, and blogs. In her book, Ulrich explains how that happened and what it means by looking back at women of the past who challenged the way history was written. She ranges from the fifteenth-century writer Christine de Pizan, who wrote The Book of the City of Ladies, to the twentieth century’s Virginia Woolf, author of A Room of One's Own. Ulrich updates their attempts to reimagine female possibilities and looks at the women who didn't try to make history but did. Signed by the author.

Value: $ 20.00

Special thanks: Emily Hart Hayes

A History of Midwifery in the United States: The Midwife Said Fear Not

Written by two of the profession’s most prominent midwifery leaders and signed by the authors, this authoritative history of midwifery in the United States, from the 1600s to the present, is distinguished by its vast breadth and depth. The book spans the historical evolution of midwives as respected, autonomous health care workers and midwifery as a profession, and considers the strengths, weaknesses, threats, and opportunities for this discipline as enduring motifs throughout the text. This is a “must-have” for all midwives, historians, professional and educational institutions, and all those who share a passion for the history of midwifery and women.

Value: $ 132.00

Special thanks: Joyce Thompson &Helen Varney Burst

Unbridled Service: Growing Up and Giving Back, As a Frontier Nursing Service Courier, 1928-2010 by Anne Cockerham One of five finalists for the 2015 Kentucky Literary Award! Unbridled Service offers a unique insight into a largely unknown part of Frontier Nursing Service history by telling the colorful stories of young people doing service on horseback in Appalachian Kentucky through the Courier program. Using firsthand accounts, and historical images and documents, Unbridled Service affords readers a thrilling, moving, behind-the-scenes look at the Frontier Nursing Service Couriers, from the program’s inception in 1928 through 2010, when the program entered a period of expansion. Today’s Couriers continue the long tradition of service and adventure.

Value: $ 30.00

Special thanks: Anne Cockerham

Supporting a Physiologic Approach to Pregnancy and Birth: A Practical Guide by Melissa Avery

Must-have practical guide provides an overview of current evidence and a range of practical suggestions to promote physiologic birth. Presenting the latest evidence available on practical approaches and minimal interventions, this book looks into clinic exam rooms and hospital labor units to investigate the possibilities for improving the pregnancy and labor experience. Contributors (including CNMs, RNs and MDs) discuss recent research and other published information, and present a range of ideas, tools, and solutions for maternity care clinicians. Signed by the author.

Value: $ 50.00

Special thanks: Melissa Avery

Varney's Midwifery, 5th Edition

Must-have text for students and midwives alike! You will treasure and reference "Varney's Midwifery" for years to come.

Value: $ 200.00 Special thanks: Jones and Barlett Learning, and Midwives Tekoa King, Mary Brucker, Jan Kriebs, and Jenifer Fahey

Women’s Health Issues Across the Life Cycle

Women’s Health Issues Across the Life Cycle: A Quality of Life Perspective is a unique text that explores a wide-variety of health issues and concerns for women to offer a holistic approach to care. Presented within a quality of life framework, it provides a women-centered perspective to explore the range of factors that can impact women’s health and well-being throughout the major life stages.The first text of its kind, Women’s Health Issues Across the Life Cycle: A Quality of Life Perspective examines the ways in which the physical, psychological, spiritual, socioeconomic, and family domains impact women’s quality of life. It also offers current research specific to women’s health, health promotion strategies and interventions, case studies, critical thinking questions, and Internet resources for more information.

Value: $ 72.95

Special thanks: Jones and Barlett Learning

Book and DVD Set: A Midwife's Tale: The Life of Martha Ballard, Based on her Diary, 1785-1812 plus a DVD of the PBS American Experience documentary based on the book

In this copy signed by the author, "A Midwife's Tale" recounts the life and times of Maine midwife, Martha Ballard. Ballard was a midwife and healer who kept a diary that recorded her busy work and domestic life in Hallowell, Maine between 1785 and 1812. On the basis of that diary, Laurel Thatcher Ulrich gives us an intimate portrait of the midwife and her society. This item also includes a companion DVD of the PBS series "American Experience" documentary based on Ulrich's Pulitzer Prize winning book. Value: $ 28.57

Special thanks: Emily Hart Hayes

Call the Midwife DVD series

This is the perfect gift for fans of the BBC series based on books by Jennifer Worth. A handcrafted, crocheted "Chummy" doll was made with natural Pima cotton yarn by our very own PAC board member, Emily Hart Hayes. The DVD set of Call the Midwife includes seasons 1 through 4.

Value: $ 150.00

Special thanks: Candace Curlee & Emily Hart Hayes

Fashion

Pink, green, and purple dot on black velvet scarf

Petit pink, green, and purple dots adorn this fashionable scarf. Perfect for work or for a night out to dinner and the movies.

Value: $ 30.00

Special thanks: Emily Hart Hayes

Green, blue, and chocolate flower velvet scarf

Made of plush velvet and embelished with a green, blue, and chocolate flower design, this fashion scarf will feel good and look great, too!

Value: $ 30.00 Special thanks: Emily Hart Hayes

Black with red roses chiffon fashion scarf

This beautiful black chiffon scarf with a red rose design is elegant and classic.

Value: $ 15.00

Special thanks: Emily Hart Hayes

Pink flowers chiffon fashion scarf

This light and airy pink chiffon scarf screams "it's spring!"

Value: $ 15.00

Special thanks: Emily Hart Hayes

Black with red and taupe flower designer silk scarf

Add sophistication to any outfil with the beautiful silk scar decorated with a red and taupe flower design.

Value: $ 20.00

Special thanks: Emily Hart Hayes

Pink and purple with gold filament Jones New York Fashion Scarf

This fanciful pink and purple scarf as gold filaments will add pizazz to a little black dress, or any other outfit that suites your fancy. Take it home today! Value: $ 20.00

Special thanks: Emily Hart Hayes

Red woven scarf from India

This Indian red woven scarf is beautiful with any outfit.

Value: $ 20.00

Special thanks: Emily Hart Hayes

Stella & Dot Union Square Scarf

Add a twist to a classic outfit with this printed scarf. Made of 100% Rayon, size 40” x 80”

Value: $ 59.00

Special thanks: Heather Bradford

Stella & Dot Riviera Tote

The perfect tote for any occasion, with its metallic sheen for evening chic and its raffia texture for a casual everyday look, this is your go to bag! 3 interior pockets.

Value: $ 89.00

Special thanks: Heather Bradford Stella & Dot Mary Margaret Ring

Add some color to any outfit with this size 8 ring.

Value: $ 39.00

Special thanks: Heather Bradford

Stella & Dot Naomi Cluster Earrings

Cluster stones faceted in vintage gold add an illuminating pop of color to your look. Surgical steel post.

Value: $ 44.00

Special thanks: Heather Bradford

Stell & Dot Isadora Hoops

The perfect lightweight, airy hoop! The semi shiny gold plating compliments both modern and classic looks.

Value: $ 34.00

Special thanks: Heather Bradford

Noonday Collection Azul Infinity Scarf

This ocean-hued, wear-with-all, infinity scarf was made with love in Guatemala. The Noonday Collection develops artisan businesses in some of the world's most vulnerable communities through fair trade.

Value: $ 38.00 Special thanks: Francie Likis

Responsibly Sourced Mink Coat

The beautiful mink bomber jacket has a long and illustrious provenance. It’s mink, but it’s not what you think! The fur comes from a family of Siberian minks who were smuggled across the Bering Straight to Canada during the Russian Revolution, where their lineage continued and prospered at a Canadian mink ranch. However, the family group of minks that were specifically used in this jacket were actually rescued from the mink ranch in the 1970s by a group of Greenpeace-activist nuns. They smuggled the animals across the border to their Motherhouse in upstate Minnesota so they could live out their lives in peaceful tranquility. Upon their natural deaths, the minks were sold to a skilled furrier so that their luxurious pelts could be fashioned into this gorgeous jacket. The original owner, Rose, received the jacket as a gift from her love. You can see her name embroidered on the jacket's lining. Through a chain of friendship, this jacket was donated to the San Ramon Tea Auction, which supports student midwives at the University of New Mexico. In 2013, knowing good design never goes out of fashion, and understanding that these minks were lovingly cared for before their deaths of natural causes, after spirited bidding, Lisa Sommers won the black bomber jacket that is being offered here for auction. Lisa feels that someone else should honor the memory of the little minks and Rose. She wants another woman to enjoy it since she will be moving to Haiti's tropical clime. Its wearer should stand proud, knowing proceeds from the sale will benefit yet another, but much larger group of midwives. Estimated size Medium (dress size 8-10).

Value: $ 500.00

Special thanks: Lisa Summers

Embroidered Table Runner or Throw from India (72 inches) Add a flower touch to your home with this beatifully embroidered blue, gree, and gray table runner froom India. 72 inches long.

Value: $ 25.00

Special thanks: Emily Hart Hayes

Woven Kenyan Fabric Throw

This brown, black ,ad white woven fabric throw from Kenya will be the perfect addition to your office or den.

Value: $ 25.00

Special thanks: Emily Hart Hayes

Chimayo Hand Woven Wool Rug - Roadrunner

Beautiful vintage 29" x 36" hand woven wool rug/wall hanging from Chimayo New Mexico, home to weaving artisans since the 1600's. In the center is the iconic bird of New Mexico, the roadrunner, in blacks and browns on a grey background. Top and bottom borders include Native American designs.

Value: $ 65.00

Special thanks: Nora Lewis

6" Nambe Serving Dish

A beautiful 6 oz., 9 1/4 inch silver alloy bowl by Nambe, a New Mexico company recognized for its award winning designs for more than 60 years. Nambe collaborates with the world's most esteemed designers to develop products that bring function and style into the home. This lovely bowl is perfect for entertaining. It is stamped with the number W568, a design crafted from 1984-1999.

Value: $ 75.00

Special thanks: Nora Lewis

Nambe "Moonbeam Reverse" set candle holders

One set silver alloy candle stick holders by Nambe, a New Mexico company recognized for its award winning designs for more than 60 years. Nambe collaborates with the world's most esteemed designers to develop products that bring function and style into the home. This set is stamped with the number 529, a design crafted from 1981-2004

Value: $ 75.00

Special thanks: Nora Lewis

Handmade Tapered French Rolling Pin

Put some extra finesse in your favorite pizza, pie or bread with this hand- turned tapered French rolling pin made of purple heart - an exotic wood that really is purple - specially created by Ginger's husband, Joseph Booth.

Value: $ 50.00

Special thanks: Ginger Breedlove

"Well Behaved Women Seldom Make History" Framed Quote Hand- Scribed by the Author, Laurel Thatcher Ulrich

The famous quote is hand-scribed by the Pulitzer Prize winning author and historian, Laurel Thatcher Ulrich. Framed and ready to hang in your office for daily inspiration! Value: $ 30.00

Special thanks: Emily Hart Hayes

Large Navajo Rug

This beautiful hand spun natural wool Navajo rug is 46" x 84 ". It was created in the Ganado, New Mexico area between 1868-1900. The brown, black, grey, and white are natural wool colors, the red color is from a commercial dye and is one reason these rugs are often called "Ganado Red" rugs.

It is considered a "late transition rug" - that is when the Navajo's transitioned from making blankets to rugs with the encouragement of the trading posts. This one was likely sold at the Hubbel trading post.

Value: $ 1600.00

Special thanks: Nora Lewis Jewelry

Crystal, Stone, and Freshwater Pearl Pendant

Add statement to your outfit with this modern freshwater pearl and crystal necklace.

Value: $ 30.00

Special thanks: Emily Hart Hayes

Cultured Pearl Necklace

This 16-inch cultured pearl (8mm) necklace was purchased from the famous Hongqiao Pearl Market in Bejing, China. More than 1 million visitors come to Hongqiao Market to buy pearls every year, including former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher! Pearls add a classic look and can dress up a casual outfit or be the perfect addition to your formalwear. Buy them today and wear them tonight at the Awards Banquet!

Value: $ 500.00

Special thanks: Emily Hart Hayes

Mexican Sterling Silver and Semiprecious Stone Earrings

Made with Mexican silver and black, blue and earth semiprecious stones, these earrings satisfy both the traditional and modern aesthetic. A perfect gift or buy them for yourself!

Value: $ 40.00

Special thanks: Emily Hart Hayes

Geometric Necklace

Made of mother of pearl, glass, acrylic, and stone beads, this 48-inch necklace will dress up a simple pullover or will add style worn with a smart blazer.

Value: $ 30.00

Special thanks: Emily Hart Hayes

Stone Bead Necklace This blue-gray round stone bead necklace was purchased from the famous Hongpiao Pearl Market in Bejing, China. A modern twist on the traditional bead necklace. So beautiful!

Value: $ 50.00

Special thanks: Emily Hart Hayes

Sterling Silver pendant and Matching Earrings

These elegant sterling silver and pink shell necklace and matching earrings are beautifully crafted and will be the perfect addition to your jewelry collection.

Value: $ 40.00

Special thanks: Emily Hart Hayes Freshwater pearl and crystal necklace

Luminous coin and elegant freshwater pearls play counterpoint to faceted teardrop crystals spaced along this 16-inch necklace.

Value: $ 50.00

Special thanks: Emily Hart Hayes

Alex and Ani "path of life" silver finish charm

To wear on your Alex and Ani chain necklace, this Path of Life charm symbolizes strength, motivation, and knowledge. Emblematic of life's zenith and nadir moments, the Path of Life symbol is representative of an infinite number of possibilities and expressions of love.

Value: $ 16.00

Special thanks: Emily Hart Hayes

Shell earrings from the Sea of Cortez

These beautiful sea shell earrings were handcrafted by the Romero family on a remote ranch on the Sea of Cortez - the sea located between the mainland of Mexico and the Baja Peninsula. These earrings have a white shell with carved turquoise glass.

Value: $ 8.00

Special thanks: Nora Lewis

Cloisonne earrings Beautiful Cloisonne earrings crafted in Mexico. 1 set is round with white flowers and a deep blue background, the other set is rectangular with a bouquet pattern with inlaid shells. Stylish with any outfit.

Value: $ 14.00

Special thanks: Nora Lewis

Hopi Silver Overlay Earrings and Necklace

This beautiful pair of vintage earrings and necklace is hand crafted by members of the Hopi tribe who are masters of a unique form of silver jewelry known as "overlay". This intricate process involves two layers of sterling silver - the top design layer incorporates ancient pueblo design and is joined to a bottom layer of silver. In the final process this bottom layer is blackened to enhance the negative areas of the design. The necklace is silver with an oval overlay pendant

Value: $ 75.00

Special thanks: Nora Lewis

Hopi silver overlay pendant

This beautiful vintage pendant is hand crafted by members of the Hopi tribe who are masters of a unique form of silver jewelry known as "overlay". This intricate process involves two layers of sterling silver - the top design layer incorporates ancient pueblo design and is joined to a bottom layer of silver. In the final process this bottom layer is blackened to enhance the negative areas of the design. The pendant is 1 1/2" and the design on the pendant includes two Kachina figures.

Value: $ 95.00

Special thanks: Nora Lewis Shell Earrings from the Sea of Cortez

Value: $ 8.00

Special thanks: Nora Lewis

Mother of Pearl Earrings from the Sea of Cortez

These beautiful mother of pearl earrings were handcrafted by the Romero family on a remote ranch on the Sea of Cortez - the sea located between the mainland of Mexico and the Baja Peninsula. Their iridescent glow adds sparkle to any outfit

Value: $ 15.00

Special thanks: Nora Lewis

Mother of Pearl Earrings from the Sea of Cortez- Inlay Pattern

These beautiful mother of pearl earrings were handcrafted in La Paz, on the Sea of Cortez - the sea located between the mainland of Mexico and the Baja Peninsula. They are oval with an inlay pattern. Their iridescent glow adds sparkle to any outfit.

Value: $ 20.00

Special thanks: Nora Lewis Childrens Blue Stone Bracelets -Sea of Cortez

Two charming bracelets handcrafted in La Paz, Baja Mexico. One is deep blue, the other is aquamarine. It is hard to believe at this price, but they are truly turquoise as confirmed by my hometown jeweler. A real find, and the perfect gift.

Value: $ 20.00

Special thanks: Nora Lewis

Shell Earrings from the Sea of Cortez

Value: $ 8.00

Special thanks: Nora Lewis

Noonday Collection Calypso Earrings

These intricately carved earrings were made with love in Vietnam. The Noonday Collection develops artisan businesses in some of the world's most vulnerable communities through fair trade.

Value: $ 30.00

Special thanks: Francie Likis

Noonday Collection Monaco Bracelet This elegant, classic, bone and brass bracelet was made with love in India. The Noonday Collection develops artisan businesses in some of the world's most vulnerable communities through fair trade.

Value: $ 38.00

Special thanks: Francie Likis

Gifts and More

Knitted Infant Hat & Booties - Light and Dark Blue

Colorful hand crafted pair of infant hats and booties. One set infant hat is dark blue with white trim with a pair of dark blue booties. The other set infant hat is light blue with a pair of light blue booties. A perfect set for a baby shower.

Value: $ 20.00

Special thanks: Nora Lewis

Knitted Infant Hat & Booties - Orange & White, Varied Colors

Colorful hand crafted pair of infant hats and booties. One set infant hat is white with a colorful trim that includes purple, pink, orange, and yellow with a pair of white booties. The other set infant hat includes a similar pattern with purple, pink, orange, and yellow with a pair of orange booties. A perfect set for a baby shower.

Value: $ 20.00

Special thanks: Nora Lewis

Guatamalan Woven Infant and Child Booties These colorful woven booties hand crafted in Guatamala include 2 sizes. The infant size has blues, oranges, greens and pink. The child size include red, green, pink and blues. The perfect gift for baby.

Value: $ 24.00

Special thanks: Nora Lewis

Dilatation Wood Teaching Tool

This handmade board depicting cervical dilation from 1-10 cm is both practical and decorative. This beautiful item is perfect for midwives, student midwives, doulas, childbirth educators, and or other enthusiasts of birth. Made to be hung on the wall and handled. Mahogany with natural tung oil finish.1cm-10cm openings. Hand-made by Joe Nelson, husband of Midwives-PAC board member, Eve Hadley.

Value: $ 150.00

Special thanks: Joe Nelson (Husband of Eve Hadley)

Oxytocin Molecule Coffee Mug Set

A set of hand thrown porcelain mugs with a hand-carved oxytocin molecule design.Custom Perfect in the morning or before a long night-shift, filled to the brim with tea or coffee. Mugs are microwave, oven, and dishwasher safe.

Value: $ 50.00

Special thanks: Emily Hart Hayes

Aquaborn Inflatable Birth Tub Offer the benefits of water immersion in labor and birth to your clients! This AquaBorn birth tub is 72"x64"x31" in size with an internal depth of 27”. It has an inflatable, anti-slip floor. Inflation time is 6 minutes. Tub has 6 handles with 2 internal handles and a heat retaining lid. Phthalate free. Will ship from Salt Lake City, Utah to winning bidder.

Value: $ 240.00

Special thanks: Celeste Thomas

"PRONTOPack," PRONTO International Birth Simulator Kit

The PRONTOPack™ is a low-tech, portable, high-fidelity birth simulator kit designed for use in limited-resource settings. More than just a simulator, the PRONTOPack’s simulation scenarios, instructional techniques and debriefing guide are all key to instituting better birthing outcomes. They are designed to help birthing attendants understand what they are doing right and what needs to be changed, and helps them practice methods proven to save lives. Add simulation using the PRONTOPack to your midwifery education program today!

Value: $ 500.00

Special thanks: Susanna Cohen & PRONTO International

Nurture the Nurturer: Body Butter and Lip Balm

Nurture the nurturer with these homemade products made from all natural ingredients. The body butter is made from jojoba oil, coconut oil, shea butter and cocoa butter. Also includes four lip balms, made of olive oil, almond oil, jojoba oil, Big Dipper beeswax, shea butter, cocoa butter, comfrey, vitamin E, and peppermint. Handmade by Tara herself.

Value: $ 20.00

Special thanks: Tara Cardinal Scale Replica of a Navajo Hogan

Scale model (6" x 6") of a Navajo hogan, a traditional home of the Dine. Lifting the 'roof' reveals the interior of the home with a woman weaving at her loom with her baby in a cradle board, and includes jewelry, sleeping areas, and the stove in the center. The artist is Christine Yazzie, Chinle Az.

"The Hogan that Great-Grandfather Built" by Nancy Bo Flood, illustration by Peterson Yazzie is a charming children's book that explores these many sided structures of earth and timbers that still dot the high deserts of the Southwest.

Value: $ 50.00

Special thanks: Nora Lewis

Professional

ACNM Annual Meeting Registration, Chicago 2017

Do you want to come to the ACNM Annual Meeting and Exhibition every year? Make attending the next Annual Meeting a guarantee by bidding on a registration to the 62nd ACNM annual meeting in Chicago, IL on May 20 - 24, 2017.

Value: $ 650.00

Special thanks: American College of Nurse Midwives

Tea with ACNM President Ginger Breedlove CNM, PhD, FACNM

Time is up for bids here: Ginger Breedlove's 30 minutes of time will go to the highest bidder. Pick her brain or ask her to pick yours. Lobby your views. Share your stories. This is your opportunity for some 1:1 time with the holder of the highest office in the (midwife) land! Value: $ 250.00

Special thanks: Ginger Breedlove

ACNM Exam Preparation Course

Bid on an opportunity to take the ACNM Exam Prep Course for yourself or a new graduate midwife. The national office has generously offered up 2 courses for the live auction. Here's your chance to help yourself or someone else!

Value: $ 400.00

Special thanks: American College of Nurse Midwives

Kitty Earnst Voice on your Answering Machine!

Listeners of public radio will appreciate this copy-cat idea from the News Quiz show “Wait Wait Don't Tell Me”....Kitty Ernst's recognizable and distinct voice on your outgoing voicemail will give your callers even more reason to leave you a message! You'll also get a gift basket filled with "Hello Kitty" prizes.

Value: Priceless!

Special thanks: Kitty Earnst

Consultation with Joan Slager, Billing/Coding Extraordinaire

Joan Slager is the most reputable and experienced coding and billing specialist among us and she is offering a consultation to the highest bidder. Do you own a practice? Are you a Service Director? Would you like to be mentored? Here is an opportunity to work with the best of the best.

Value: $ 300.00

Special thanks: Joan Slager Vacations

One Week Stay at Snowbird Mountain Resort, Utah - April 22-29, 2017

One week's stay from April 22-29, 2017 at the Iron Blosam Lodge at Snowbird Mountain Resort, just 45 minutes southeast of Salt Lake City, Utah. Snowbird is one of North America's premire ski and summer resorts, boasting 2500 acres and 3240 vertical feet of skiable terraine, and over 500 inches of snowfall annually. Ski season lasts through Memorial Day! Come spend a week in the mountains of Utah and enjoy "The Greatest Snow on Earth." This hotel style condominium has a slope-facing balcony and sleeps 4 in 2 queen beds. You'll also have access to the Iron Blossam's outdoor heated pool, indoor hot tub, fitness center, restaurants, and lounge. Visit www.snowbird.com for more information.

Value: $ 1500.00

Special thanks: Emily Hart Hayes

3 Night Stay in Beautiful Port Townsend, WA on the Olympic Peninsula

Watch great blue herons glide in for a landing while sipping your morning coffee. This large, airy, apartment occupies the second floor of a cheery bright red barn on a small working farm near Port Townsend, on the Olympic Penninsula of Washington State. Entirely private, the apartment's many windows feature spectacular views of the property's 11 acres of native wetlands, woodlands, gardens, and critters. Sleeps 4. https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/9595621

Value: $ 360.00

Special thanks: Cheri van Hoover

Sailing Adventure! Come aboard the lovely Ixchel, a 31 foot sailboat, for a day cruise in the Santa Monica Bay with your very own Captain Midwife Monica! Ixchel is named after the Mayan goddess of midwifery and loves to have midwives aboard! This sailing adventure includes possible dolphin or whale sightings while enjoying drinks and snacks on board. The best way to enjoy a glorious Pacific Ocean sunset out at sea! Combine this with a vacation to Southern California, or make it a day trip for local California midwives.

Value: $ 500.00

Special thanks: Monica Viera

Vacation Home in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico

Located in a charming Mexican neighborhood in beautiful San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, this three bedroom home is just a few blocks from the city's most popular tourist attractions. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, San Miguel de Allende is known for its well-preserved colonial and Spanish architecture. This beautiful home is colonial style, newly decorated, with all the comforts of home and a breathtaking 360 degree view from the rooftop patio. The home includes a maid and cook to make your stay comfortable and relaxing. Mutually agreed upon dates in June, August, November, or December 2016. View complete VRBO listing at https:// www.vrbo.com/30831

Value: $ 1600.00

Special thanks: Geri Cullers

Five Glorious Nights on the Washington State Coast

Spend 5 nights in beautiful Long Beach, Washington in this spacious four bedroom, fully equipped, dog friendly home, which boasts a 180-degree view of the ocean, a hot tub on the deck, and lots of fun activities nearby. A semi-private path/nature walk through the dunes leads to 28 miles of beautiful sandy beach. Long Beach is 2 ½ hours from Portland and 3 ½ hours from Seattle. Mutually agreeable dates to be determined. Not available on holidays or during July and August, limited to 8 persons.

Value: $ 1475.00

Special thanks: Kathy Camancho-Carr

Weekend Getaway in Greenwich Village

Spend a weekend in Greenwich Village in Julia Lange-Kessler's property! Enjoy a fridge stocked with champagne, and a meal at the Gotham Bar and Grill. You will also enjoy a broadway play courtesy of ACNM PAC Board Chair, Jennifer Gwen-Jagger. Go for this one, it's The Big Apple!!

Value: $ 1000.00

Special thanks: Julia Lange-Kessler & Jennifer Jagger

Two Night Stay at a Maine Bed and Breakfast

Enjoy a two-night stay at the Belmont Inn, a coastal Maine bed and breakfast on a quiet side street in the heart of charming Camden village. Romantic and comfortably elegant, this 1891 Queen Anne Victorian has lovely wraparound porches and beautiful perennial gardens. From soft, fluffy towels and freshly ironed quality bed linens, to fresh flowers from the garden and a full homemade breakfast using the best local ingredients, the Belmont Inn offers treats for all the senses. Visit www.thebelmontinn.com for more info! Details and exclusions: Two night stay in the best available room at time of booking. May be used any night in May and June. May be used Sunday-Thursday nights in July, September and October. Expires 12/31/2017. Fully transferable.

Value: $ 518.00

Special thanks: Emily Yeast We will continue to update the list of auction items as they are finalized. Thanks for browsing and we look forward to seeing you at the PAC Rally in Albuquerque!