Preconference Workshops

All Day Workshops: 9am-5pm

# Anthropology of Midwives:An Introduction-Robbie Davis-Floyd

An overview of the field of anthropology tailored especially for midwives. Learn about anthropology's efforts to trace human evolution, study and record the diverse cultures of the world, decode myths and rituals, understand gender roles and uncover the origins of patriarchy. In the afternoon, we will focus on the anthropology of reproduction and what it can teach about childbirth and midwifery across cultures, the global politics of reproduction, and the wildfire spread of the new reproductive technologies. Tuition $100.

# Homeopathy in Pregnancy and Birth - Miranda Castro

Homeopathy is gentle, non-toxic and effective. In this workshop we will look at the principles of homeopathy; discuss homeopathic medicines for use during labor and after birth; present case studies; and look at the effectiveness of homeopathy during the postpartum period. The cornerstone of homeopathic prescribing, treating the whole person, will be emphasized. Tuition $100.

# Embodiments of the Sacred: Remembering and Renewing- Arisika Razak

Spend the day on a journey of exploration as we travel through the primal experiences for women: birth, sexuality, aging, and change. Through movement, dance, and storytelling we will honor the diversity and power that women embody as mothers, midwives and healers. Tuition $85.

# IV/Venipuncture Workshop - Deborah Schneider, Sharon Evans, and Pam Weaver

Learn to set up an IV and do your own blood draws. This session will address IV therapy in the shock setting and consists of lecture and practical. The hands-on portion will include practice on manikin arms as well as on each other. Ideal for startup or refresher. Tuition $90, plus $25 on-site supply charge.

# AAP/AHA Neonatal Resuscitation Provider Certification for Out-of-Hospital Settings - Suzy Myers, Karen Hays

Designed for midwives and other providers seeking initial certification. Practitioners whose certification has lapsed more than 90 days need this course! Format includes lectures, demonstration, discussion and hands-on sessions. Participants must pass written and performance exams for certification. Review The Textbook of Neonatal Resuscitation, chapters 1- 4 prior. Contact the AAP at (800) 433-9016 to purchase the text. Tuition: $100.

# MANA Peer Review: Strengthening Your Practice-Sandra Momingstar

Designed for practicing midwives. The process and rationale for peer review are discussed. Using a "mock" peer review panel, a case is reviewed as it would be in an midwifery practice. Sandra and her sister midwives have created a Peer Review Board that is educational versus punitive. Tuition $80.

# Grassroots Organizing and Legislative Advocacy Training-Becky Martin

Covers preparing your plan, identifying supporters, volunteers, and resources; using and developing public education materials; and working with the media. We will review the legislative process, lobbying, regulation, educational requirements, scope of practice, malpractice insurance, health care reform, and third party reimbursement. This is an interactive, hands-on workshop with time for role playing legislator visits. Please bring materials such as state legislative directories, district maps and clerk's manuals. Printed and downloadable samples of public education documents will be available. Tuition $80.

# North American Registry of Midwives (NARM) Exam

A midwife applying for certification as a NARM Certified Professional Midwife (CPM) must pass the NARM Written Examination. The applicant may take the NARM Written Examination after her application has been processed and she has met the experience requirements. For more information about NARM Certification and the Written Examination, contact Janet Miller at Schroeder Measurement Technologies, Inc., 2536 Countryside Blvd. Ste. 300, Clearwater, FL 34623; (800) 556-0484.

# NARM Certification for Qualified Evaluator

Only experienced Certified Professional Midwives (CPM) may train in this workshop to administer the NARM Skills Assessment, a hands-on examination for CPM applicants at the end of the certification process. For more information, contact Sharon Evans (541) 385-0109.

Thursday, October 30

Half Day Workshops:

Morning Session 9 am - 1 pm

# Pages from a Midwife's Diary - Beth Coyote

Designed for aspiring midwives and those interested in the rewards and realities of practicing midwifery. Explore the history of midwifery in North America, identify the challenges in changing health care systems and investigate routes of training and practice options. Tuition $65.

# Starting a Midwifery Program? Questions to Ask and Things You Should Know

(MM*)- MaryAnn Baul, Janice Kalmen, Elizabeth Gilmore

Presented by members of the executive workgroup of the Midwifery Education Accreditation Education Council (MEAC), this workshop will provide information essential for anyone considering establishing a midwifery training program. Critical information about MEAC accreditation will be included, as well as thought-provoking questions to assist in clarifying the founder's intention and philosophy. Tuition $40.

Afternoon Session 1 pm - 5 pm

# Breaking Fertile Ground: The Key to Unlocking Natural Birth Control, Pregnancy Achievement and Gynecological Health-Toni Weschler

Learn the skills to assist clients with fertility and pregnancy avoidance issues. Unravel the mysteries of the menstrual cycle. Discern the difference between the main purpose versus the main event of the menstrual cycle, the primary signs of the fertile phase, and the myths of infertility. Tuition: $65.

# Intuition Can Be Trained - Christie Denhart

What is intuition? How do we find and strengthen our own? Intuition usually arises when we are focused, aware, non-judgmental, and relaxed. This workshop will be a safe, playful environment to explore meditation based interactive techniques for accessing and using visual, auditory, kinesthetic, and "knowing" styles of being intuitive. Tuition $45

# Seattle Midwifery School - 20 Years of Direct Entry Midwifery Education - JoAnne Myers-Ciecko and Therese Stallings

This workshop is designed for educators and others with a desire to learn more about the Seattle Midwifery School. There will also be a tour of the school, an introduction to the library, and to other educational programs offered by the school. Tuition $50.

# Midwifery Mentor Track - The future of midwifery lies in the hands of those committed to midwifery education. The Midwifery Mentor Track will provide opportunities for those currently involved in midwifery education or considering developing a school/ program to expand their skills and knowledge base. Co-developed by representatives from the Seattle Midwifery School, the Midwifery Education and Accreditation Council, and the MANA Education Committee, this track will provide new information and an opportunity to develop greater pride, identity and skills among midwifery mentors. It is hoped that educators will participate in several of the Midwifery Mentor workshops as a way to build community. (Workshops marked with an MM)

Opening Reception

Thursday 7- 10 pm

Penny Simkin, internationally recognized educator, will welcome attendees to the 15th Annual MANA conference. Join us for live entertainment, acknowledgements, food, drink, and merrymaking!!

Friday, October 31

7:00 - 8:00 Meditation /Prayer 8-00 - 9:00 Breakfast

9:00 - 10:00 Keynote Speaker: Byllye Avery Changing Ourselves, Changing the World

10:15 - 11:45 Concurrent Session A

1. Clinical Genetics 1: Prenatal Assessment - Susie Ball, with March of Dimes

2. Mentoring Students and Apprentices (MM) -Therese Stallings, Marge work Emily Mansfield, Suzanne Saurez, Mansfield, Deb Kaley, Diane Bjarnson

3. Massage for the Childbearing Year - Diana Thompson

4. Defensive Charting - Donna Moniz

5. Group B Strep. Clinical Update - Larry Larson

6. Across the US: A Regulatory Frame- Pam Weaver

7. Holy Well, Sacred Flame - Arisika Razak

8. Gynecology for Midwives (in Spanish)-Lois Thetford

12:00 - 12:45 Lunch - SAGE FEMME AWARD

12:45 - 2:30 MANA Council

2:30 - 3:45 MANA Committee Meetings

4:00 - 5:30 Concurrent Session B

1 .Clinical Genetics II: Family/ Newborn Assessments by Midwives - Linda Ramsdell with March of Dimes

2. Healing Circle for Midwives Who Have Experienced Trauma/Stress - Therese Stallings

3. Quality Assurance - Victoria Taylor

4. Baby-Friendly Hospitals in the United States: Are the Struggles Worth It? Molly Pessl

5. Sending Students Overseas For Clinical Training: Challenges and Rewards(MM)- Karen Hays, Morgan Martin, Penfield Chester

6. The Washington Experience: Legislation, Education, Reimbursement, Research and Coalition-Building - Jo Anne Myers-Ciecko, Suzy Myers and Sarah Huntington

7. Postpartum Depression - Dawn Gruen, Rex Gentry

8. Postpartum Care (in Spanish) - Margaret Smith

5:30 - 6:30 Caucuses: Midwives of Color, Lesbian Midwives, Christian Midwives

And For Kids: Trick or Treat!! Hotel van takes young ones to Bellevue Square, then to a party at the hotel with apple bobbing and costume show!

'BE READY TO PARTY! Come in costume to our high-energy Halloween Dance. With exciting rhythms played by two different ensembles: a marimba band and an Afro-Cuban drumming group.

FOR A QUIETER EVENING: join us for an evening of birth story sharing and videos.

Saturday, November 1

7:00 - 8:00 Meditation/Prayer

8:00 - 9:00 Breakfast

9:00 - 10:00 Keynote Speaker: Judith Rooks Midwifery and Childbirth in North America

10:15 - 11:45 Concurrent Session C

1. ACNM and MANA: A Direct-Entry Dialogue -Facilitator: Robbie Davis-Floyd, Panel: Joyce Roberts, Katherine Camacho Carr, Judith Rooks, Ina May Gaskin, Alice Sammon, Elizabeth Gilmore

2. Doula Scope of Practice - Penny Simkin

3. Dreams, Demons, and Desires - Sandra Morningstar

4. Domestic Violence and Pregnancy - A Risk Factor in Women's Health - Janet Stevenson

5. The Exclusive Birth: Absence of Diversity in Midwifery Negesti Abebech, Tanya Khemet, Michelle Sarju

6. Prenatal Yoga - Colette Crawford

7. When You Don't Know How to Read and Understand Medical Literature - Karen Edwards

8. Infant Mortality (in Spanish) - Carla Miranda

12:00 - 12:45 Lunch

12:45 - 2:30 Open Forum

2:45 - 4:00 Exhibits/Booksigning

4:00 - 5:30 Concurrent Session D

1. The Midwife Follows the Mother: The Canadian Experience - Betty-Anne Daviss, Sara Day, Lee Saxell

2. Bellydancing - Delilah Flynn

3. Third Millennium Midwives: Who Should They Be? - Robbie Davis-Floyd

4. Immunization Update - Barry Brown

5. Midwives in the African-American Community- Karen Salt, Sondra Abdullah-Ziamah, Linda Janet Holmes

6. Skills Workshop With Mexican Parteras (in Spanish)

7. Designing an Integrated Curriculum For Midwifery Students (MM) -Katherine Camacho Carr

8. Easing Hospital Transport - Leslie Dolan, Karen Hays

5:30 - 6:30 MANA Regional Meeting

Singing the Bones

Darkness and Rebirth in the Angelic Form

One-woman play chronicling the spiritual and physical journey of birth an three women: a midwife, mother, and obstetrician. It's been called "zany, gut h-powered, complex and profoundly moving." Written and performed with passion and sensitivity by Caitlin Hicks, and directed by Gord Halloran, it features original music created by jazz/blues singer/songwriter Dee Daniels. A post play discussion follows with the playwright and childbirth educator Penny Simkin, PT

Sunday, November 2

7:00 - 8:00 Meditation/Prayer

8:00 - 9:00 Snack/Free time

9:00 - 10:30 Concurrent Session E

1. Mother Friendly Initiative: Coalition for Improving Maternity Services - Karen Salt, Ina May Gaskin, Robbie Davis-Floyd, Sondra Abdullah-Ziamah, Penny Simkin, Sandy Szalay

2. Prayerful Midwifery- Facilitator: Peggy Franklin

3. Meet the Midwives: A Panel of Training Options - Rhonda Busby, Morgan Martin, Marijke van Roojen, Dolly Browder

4. What does Fertility have to do with Family Planning? - Jacqueline Meadows

5. Handling Obstetric Emergencies - Sally Avenson

6. Midwife/Doctor Collaboration - Sarah Huntington, Suzy Myers, LeeAnne Shelley, Roger Andersen,Charles Pefty

7. Lobbying: How to Find Friends and Influence Politicians - Becky Martin

8. Solving Special Breastfeeding Problems: Failure-to-Thrive and Hep B Positive Mothers - Sandra Jolley

10:30 - 11:30 Brunch

11:30-12:30 Keynote Speaker: Barbara Katz Rothman A Midwife for Every Mother:What would it Mean?

12:30 - 2:00 MANA Council Meeting

2:15 - 3:45 Concurrent Session F

1. Student Evaluation Strategies: How Do You Know They Know? (MM) - Jan Carline

2. Career Opportunities: A Midwife in Every Setting - Caron Campbell, Nancy Spencer,Debra Grant, Marge Mansfield

3. Twins and Breeches - Ina May Gaskin

4. Growing More Midwives: Strategies for Communities and Consumers - Penfield Chester, Beth Coyote

5. Working with Teens - Kathy Luch, Maya Roberts, Sheila Capistany, Sondra Abdullah-Ziamah

6. Towards Cultural Competency in Community and Family Health Services - Ira Sengupta

7. Grief Counseling Skills - Margery Pentland

8. Assuring a Midwife for Every Mother: Midwifery, Medicaid and Managed Care - Susan Galloway, John Weeks

9. Citizens for Midwifery - Susan Hodges, Becky Martin

4:00 - 5:00 Closing Circle

“A Midwife for Every Mother" slide jam and celebration. Bring one or two slides of yourself to contribute to a slide show that will be part of our closing ceremony. And get ready to meet the mothers who want to thank the midwives for being there, for reinventing midwifery in North America, and for providing meaningful choices for women seeking birth care.

Post Conference Workshop

Monday, November 3

Neonatal Resuscitation Provider Renewal Course