There is a fabulous article by Tricia Anderson found here, which seeks to explain why women have trouble giving birth in hospital, and do well at home or in midwife led environments.
Bournemouth University is hosting a study day for professionals specialising in the field of examination of the newborn. This day provides an excellent opportunity to refresh your knowledge and discuss/ explore practice issues and relevant research with invited speakers and colleagues from the region.
Cost
The cost is £50.00 per place, and includes a light lunch and refreshments.
Places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.
Jarvis Hall, RIBA, 66 Portland Place, London W1B 1AD
Keynote Speaker: Ann Keen MP Parliamentary Under Secretary for Health Services at The Department of Health
Speakers Include: Andrew Andrews, Medico-Legal Director, Bond Solon Training Ltd, Prof Paul Lewis, Professor of Midwifery, Bournemouth University, Caroline Flint, Midwife
Please click here to book. For further information, please contact Daniela Granata on 020 7253 7053 or visit our website www.bondsolon.com
The study day will be held on Tuesday 23rd June 2009, starting at 9am and finishing at 5pm.
It will take place at the Town Hall in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9 2QA
The price will be £80 for registered midwives and £55 for student midwives.
All attendees will be able to take advantage of a special 10% lunch-time discount at the nearby renowned Greek restaurant The Green Olive
Sara Wickham - Holistic Ways of Knowing
Modern midwives may be exhorted to base their practice on the findings
of research, but women and midwives use many other ways of knowing, in
conjunction with research evidence. Sara will explore the concept of
birth and midwifery knowledge from a holistic perspective; looking at
what we know, how we know it and the ways in which different kinds of
knowledge and ways of knowing relate to each other in practice.
Sara Wickham - Stepping Stones to Cervical Wisdom
This session focuses on how our knowledge of the behaviour of the
cervix has grown and changed over time, with a focus on how and what we
have learned from women's bodies.
Using the ancient symbol of the labyrinth which is made up from a
meandering but purposeful path, you will have an opportunity to explore
and reflect on your midwifery journey through creativity.
The NHS Choices website has comprehensive advice for all pregnant women about Swine Flu, it's treatment and measures to help prevent it.
“Supervisors of midwives give guidance and support to both midwives and you to ensure that the care offered is right for you, is given in the right place, by the right person and that it will benefit you and your baby.”
