SSSoSooowwwwiiiinnnngggg ttththhheeee SSSeSeeeeeddddssss MMAAAANNNNAAAA RRReReeeggggiiiioooonnnn 333 CCCoCooonnnnffffeeeerrrreeeennnncccceeee JJJuJuuunnnneeee 11151555,,,, 11161666,,,, &&& 11171777,,,, 22202000006666 CCCaCaaammmmpppp MMccccDDDDoooowwwweeeellllll NNNaNaaauuuuvvvvoooooo,,,, AAAlAlllaaaabbbbaaaammmmaaaa TTThThhhuuuurrrrssssddddaaaayyyy,,,, JJJuJuuunnnneeee 11151555ththth 7:00 am Breakfast 8:00 am --- 5:00 pm The Midwifery ManagementManagement of Neonatal Resuscitation Karen Strange, CPM The Midwifery Management of Neonatal Resuscitation is a class that incorporates the basic NRP hospital course with information specifically designed and taught for homebirth and birth center settings. The course covers neonatal transitional physiology, physiologic cod closure, species-specific behavior at birth, the cocktail of hormones peaking and how all of this fits into the biological imperatives for both mother and baby at birth. Controversies and upcoming guideline changes in NRP will be discussed. Participants will need to purchase the Textbook of Neonatal Resuscitation, 4 th edition. Chapters 1-4 must be read prior to the class. $145 3:00 pm --- 5:00 pm Registration 6:00 pm --- 7:00 pm Dinner 7:30 pm --- 9:00 pm Opening Ceremony & EntertaiEntertainmentnment FFFrFrrriiiiddddaaaayyyy,,,, JJJuJuuunnnneeee 11161666ththth 7:00 am --- 7:45 am Yoga 7:00 am --- 9:00 am Registration 8:00 am --- 8:45 am Breakfast 8:45 am --- 9:00 am Welcome & Announcements 9:00 am ––– 10:15 am Keynote Presentation Demand Cesareans: What the Mothers Don't Know InaInaIna May Gaskin, CPM 10:15 am --- 4:15 pm NARM Preparing for Legislation Ida Darragh, CPM, LM Obtain an overview of the legislative process and lobbying strategies. Topics include the year prior to introducing legislation, writing fact sheets, speaking with legislators, giving interviews and testimony, and answering tough questions spontaneously. 10:15 am --- 1 12:152:15 pm Breakout Session #1 Newborn Consciousness: Simple Tools for Midwives & Doulas Karen Strange, CPM This class will expand what we know about support for babies in the prenatal period, during their journey through labor, birth, and the postpartum. We will cover how to do a “debrief and integration” when there has been a complication or an intervention at birth. Examples of “Rupture and Repair” will be given, a way out of the guilt that often accompanies this new awareness about babies being conscious. EFT: Emotional Freedom Technique Eileen Sullivan, CBE, MCHD, EFTEFT----ADVADV Participants will learn the theory behind EFT and how it works, as well as the "Basic Recipe" technique. Eileen will work with a volunteer or two on an issue of their choice, and everyone in the session will have the opportunity to experience EFT for themselves. Participants will also discuss some of the ways that EFT can benefit women and families in the childbearing year, as well as hard-working midwives and other birth professionals. Breastfeeding: Herbs and HomeopathHomeopathyyyy Lisa Goldstein, BFA, LM, RN, CPM, CNM Learn about herbal and homeopathic remedies for sore nipples, low milk supply, clogged ducts and mastitis. 12:15 pm --- 1:15 pm Lunch 1:30 pm --- 3:30 pm Breakout Session #2 Herbal Remedies for Menopause Lisa Goldstein, BFA, LM, RN, CPM, CNM Learn about the use of herbs, homeopathics, and supplements during menopause. EverythiEverythingng you always wanted to know about scientificscientific evideevidencence for practice Russ Kirby, PhD, MS, FACE Provide a basic strategy for effectively understanding scientific research articles, identify some key issues to consider when judging the quality of a research study, and model this process through examination of several research studies. Participants will work with a one- page article critique template for this purpose. The Impact of Birthing Practices on Breastfeeding Ina May Gaskin, CPM 3:30 pm --- 4:00 pm CooCookieskies and nd Milk 4:00 pm --- 5:00 pm MANA Region 3 Meeting Deren Bader, CPM, DrPH Come and discuss what is going on in the southeastern states and learn how to become more involved in your region and beyond. 6:00 pm --- 7:00 pm Dinner 7:30 pm --- ? Bonfire and Old Time Music ––– Cash bar will be available. SSSaSaaattttuuuurrrrddddaaaayyyy,,,, JJJuJuuunnnneeee 11171777ththth 7:00 am --- 7:45 am Yoga 7:00 am --- 8:45 am Breakfast 8:00 am --- 5:00 pm Midwifery Management of Neonatal Resuscitation Karen Strange, CPM This session will be made available in the event that more midwives need recertification than Thursday’s session can accommodate. However, if the minimum number of registrants is not reached, this session will be cancelled. First come, first serve for Thursday’s session. Register early! $145 (See previous course description.) 8:00 am --- 5:00 pm Herbs and Homeopathy for the Birth Bag Lisa GoGoldstein,ldstein, BFA, LM, RN, CPM, CNM A full day of information about the use of herbs, homeopathics and other natural remedies in pregnancy, birth and postpartum. An extensive reference book will be given to participants. There will be demos for making herbal tinctures, oils and salves and homeopathic solutions from pellets. Come and learn some new tips and uses for your favorite remedies. $75 for weekend packapackagege conference registrants / $125 for oneone----dayday attendants 9:00 am --- 11:00 am Breakout Session #1 Preventing Burnout in Midwives Jana Borino, CPM Midwifery is a noble profession that deserves and demands the complete presence of the midwife's attention. Where does the balance lie between being a midwife and being a whole woman? As Midwives are the guardians of normal birth, midwives must guard and protect themselves from burnout. Legislative Roundtable Lisa Clark, Ida Darragh, CPM, LM, & Chloe Raum Come join us for a legislative roundtable discussion. We'd like to hear from midwives and consumers in licensed states concerning regulation. How did you pass your bill? What continuing efforts are going on in your state? What wisdom do you have for states still in the process of drafting and lobbying? We'd also like to hear from those in states still lobbying for a bill. Birth Art: When a Picture is worth a Million Words Eileen Sullivan, CBE, MCHD, EFTEFT----ADVADV Discusses process art and how it can be used in preparation for birth, as well as ways to help ourselves and others process a difficult birth experience with art. Participants will have an opportunity to make a piece of birth art and to explore its meanings, as well as to learn the art of gentle exploration of birth art made by others. Resources for supplies and further information about process art and birth art will be shared. 11:15 am ––– 12:30 am On the Day You Were Born: Telling Our Stories Anne Bailey The sharing of birth stories is a natural occurrence whenever and wherever women congregate. In this session, we will share, with intention, the experiences of our birthing. While listening and sharing, throw down your amnihook and pick up your crochet hook! Help craft baby hats to benefit Safehouse, a domestic violence shelter in Birmingham. For those who are not crafty, bring a new item of baby clothing to donate to Safehouse. 12:30 pm ––– 1:30 pm Lunch 1:45 pm ––– 3:45 pm Breakout Session #2 How to Keep your Relationship Sexually Healthy during PPregnancy,regnancy, Breastfeeding and Parenthood Keith Abrams, PhD Participants in this session will review relevant research literature related to the impact of pregnancy, breastfeeding and early parenthood on one’s sexuality and sexual relationship. How to Become a CPM Ida Darragh, CPM, LM This workshop explains the various paths to certification as a CPM and how the requirements must be documented for NARM. This is a good workshop for both apprentices and preceptors so that those who are involved in training an apprentice can better understand the information that should be documented during the apprenticeship. Also included is information on the development of the CPM certification, including the Skills Assessment and the NARM Written Examination. 4:002)00 pm --- 5:30 pm The Future of Midwifery in the Southeast: A Panel Discussion Deren Bader, CPM, DrPH; Ida Darragh, CPM, LM; Ina May Gaskin, CPM; Carol Nelson, CPM; Debbie Pulley, CPM Come discuss the future of midwifery in the southeast in this panel discussion. We will discuss where we’ve been and where we are headed. Come lend your voice. 6:00 pm --- 7:00 pm Dinner 7:30 pm --- 9:00 pm Closing SSSuSuuunnnnddddaaaayyyy,,,, JJJuJuuunnnneeee 11181888ththth 7:30 am --- 9:00 am Breakfast BBBiBiiiooooggggrrrraaaapppphhhhiiiieeeessss Keith Abrams, PhD Dr. Abrams received his B.A. in psychology from Stanford University, earned his Ph.D. in clinical psychology from The Ohio State University and completed a 2-year postdoctoral fellowship at the Program in Human Sexuality at the University of Minnesota, the nation’s most comprehensive program for clinical research and services in sexual health. He specializes in providing therapy for clients with a wide range of relationship and sexuality issues. Deren Bader, CPM, DrPH Deren has been attending home births since 1986. She currently lives and practices in Charlottesville, Virginia. She received her Doctor of Public Health degree in Maternal and Child Health in 2003. She currently serves on the Virginia Advisory Board on Midwifery, is Director of Research Education for MANA's Division of Research, and is the current Southeast Regional Representative for MANA. Anne Bailey Anne is mother, businesswoman, poet, storyteller and artist. Jana Borino, CPM Jana is a founding mother of the Florida School of Traditional Midwifery. She has dedicated her professional life to the advancement of midwifery in Florida and the nation. Jana has attended births as a midwife assistant since 1986 and has served on numerous boards and committees of national, state and local midwifery organizations. Her work continues to advance midwifery through her teaching, fundraising, grant writing and public speaking. Jana was very involved in legislative action during key political years that resulted in successful passage of Florida Statue 467, The Midwifery Practice Act.