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Workshops Effective Prenatal education A five day, comprehensive training course designed to increase skills in effective presentation, managing groups of adult learners, facilitate experiental learning and designing appropriate programs for expectant parents   Read more   Workshop dates   Workshop Reviews Active Birth Empowering midwives to empower women. One of the greatest pleasures for midwives is being able to assist a woman through a normal, physiological birth.   Read more   Workshop dates   Workshop Reviews The slice of life? Living through Caesarean With the rate of Caesarean birth constantly rising, the impact of surgical birth on women (and midwives) requires reflection and action. This workshop will use the outcomes of Caesarean birth reported in an important research project as a basis for exploration of strategies to improve Caesarean birth experiences, evaluate current practice and develop practical approaches to better educate and prepare women.   Read more   Workshop dates Rising to the challenge: Occipito-posterior labours and VBAC This workshop will focus on two labour and birth scenarios that present challenges to both mothers and midwives. When babies present in the occipito-posterior position, labour is usually longer, more painful and tiring, with women frequently opting forr epidurals as a "way out". This kind of labour, whilst hard and difficult for women, has its own rewards and enabling a mother to achieve a natural birth in this curcumstance requires patience, insight and skills from the midwives at her side. This is not a complicated labour, just a variation, and one that can be viewed as a unique opportunity to realise one's full potentials, both for the labouring woman and the midwife assisting her.   Read more   Workshop dates The hormonal physiology of normal birth Women's bodies give birth in miraculous ways. The process is driven by an intricate system of hormonal checks and balances, all designed to promote the best possible outcome for mother and baby. As our knowledge of these hormonal patterns evolve and research reveals more of its secrets and complexities, our insight into what is important for promoting normal birth expands. When midwives are equipped with this detailed knowledge, their role is enhanced and their skills in enabling normal patterns of labour to develop and function are improved. Childbirth educators have a role in conveying the excitement and wonder of natural labour and birth and explaining the importance of pain in managing labour and for future bonding with the baby and increasing maternal satisfaction and sense of achievement   Read more   Workshop dates The hour after birth: the foundation for life The events of labour are a prelude to the important hour following birth, when mother and baby meet and connect for the first time. The hormonal environment created by the birth process is central to the bonding process, which forms the basic foundation of the mother/child relationship.   Read more   Workshop dates Creating calmness for birth This half-day seminar will explore the use of calmbirth™ techniques in pregnancy programs and during labour and birth. It will be of interest to midwives, childbirth educators and doulas.   Read more   Workshop dates Motivating partners This is a half-day seminar designed to meet the needs of midwives, childbirth educators and doulas. The program will examine the needs of expectant fathers and partners, explore ways to involve them in pre-natal programs and consider teaching strategies that build confidence in being able to offer effective support during labour and birth.   Read more   Workshop dates Empty arms: Making a Difference when a baby dies When a baby dies, during pregnancy, labour or birth, it is usually the midwife who is the first to provide comfort and assistance to the grieving parents. Being on the spot, dealing with raw emotions, struggling with one’s own feelings and trying to provide professional care can be hard, and very stressful.   Read more   Workshop dates Effective facilitation skills for childbirth educators Develop your skills as an effective facilitator through this compact, convenient short course.   Read more   Workshop dates

CPD points This program has been awarded CPD points by the Australian College of Midwives. One day programs are eligible for 6 points, two day programs attract 12 points and the Effective Prenatal Education program is worth 30 points.   Endorsed by the Australian College of Midwives Registration Workshop places are allocated as registrations are received to ensure individual attention. To ensure your place, return your registration form early with payment. Phone registration will only be taken if credit card details are given.