Changing Birth Practices: From the Inside Out and the Outside In
Friday - April 9, 2010 from 8am - 4:30pm
Edmonds Conference Center in Edmonds, Washington
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Eugene Declercq, PhD, MBA, MS, professor, researcher, and former childbirth educator, lead author of the studies Listening to Mothers I & II and New Mothers Speak Out. Dr. Declercq will speak about obstetrical statistics in US medical care and what effects these current practices are having on patients' outcomes. He will share how his past and present research is attempting to affect change in the standards of care.
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Nicholas Fogelson, MD, academic OB/GYN physician and creator of the blog and podcast "Academic OB/GYN". Dr. Fogelson will speak about his experiences using social media and the Internet to present evidenced-based information to audiences both inside and outside of medicine, including recent efforts to change practices on immediate cord clamping and VBAC. |
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Jeri Pleticha, RN, LMP, and Panel of Local Nurse Managers. Local area nurses and nurse managers from various hospitals will discuss the challenges they face when dealing with and implementing changes in the standard of care. Labor and Delivery nurses and nurse managers from St. Joseph in Tacoma, University of Washington Medical Center, Group Health Cooperative in Seattle, Yakima Valley Memorial, and Swedish Medical Center, First Hill in Seattle are confirmed. This is sure to be a lively discussion with audience participation encouraged! Moderated by Jeri Pleticha of Evergreen Hospital in Kirkland.
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Barbara Hotelling, MSN, WHNP-BC, CD(DONA), LCCE, doula and childbirth educator trainer, member of the Leadership Team of the Coalition for Improving Maternity Services. Ms. Hotelling will be speaking specifically about how childbirth educators, doulas, and labor and delivery nurses in attendance can best put to use the morning’s information in order to affect positive change within the constraints of their workplaces.
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Why attend the 2010 REACHE Conference?
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Explore resources and research that support change efficacy.
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Equip yourself with the "big picture" of what is happening in birth advocacy.
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Identify ways you can implement change, from the class room to the labor room.
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Integrate effective "change" strategies into your teaching repertoire.
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Increase your personal support network of "change agents".
The 2010 REACHE Sponsors were:
Acupuncture for Pregnancy, Patrice Hapke
Baby Diaper Service - Experts in Naturally Sustainable Diapering-Trusted Since 1946
Bastyr University - Leaders in natural health arts and sciences education, research and clinical service
Before and After the Stork: Lamaze Classes, Birth and Postpartum Doula Services in Kitsap and King Counties
Beth Coyote & Lynn Hughes, Licensed Midwives - Rainy City Midwifery
Birth and Beyond: For all your new family needs, products, classes & services
Carrie Kenner, Big Belly Services: Heart-centered childbirth & doula training in
small, dialog-based groups
Corbin Lewars, editor, writing instructor and author: Creating a Life: The memoir of a writer and mom in the making.
Debra Shelden, Eastside Doula Care: Birth & Postpartum Services
DONA, International
DoulaMatch.net: Your Perfect Doula is Available Now!
Grateful Doula Services, Angie Dobbins-Frisbie, ICCE, BFWM, CD, PCD
Healing Hypnotherapy-Jackie Foskett, CH, Certified HB Practioner. Hypnosis for fertility & stress release.
ICAN Seattle - International Cesarean Awareness Network
InJoy Birth and Parenting Videos
Kim James, CD(DONA, PALS), ICCE, LCCE
KinderBritches, The Very Best For Babies and Kids, Edmonds, Washington
Nancy Allin, CHt
New Moon Birth, Sharon Muza, Seattle Doula Services & Lamaze Birth Classes
Oesa Hauch, CD(DONA), Amazing Mama Birth Services, Birthing From Within Mentor and Doula
PALS Doulas
Parent Trust for Washington Children
Passion for Birth: Join us to "stomp out boring childbirth classes!"
Penny Simkin, PT, CD, Childbirth Educator
PEPS - The Program for Early Parent Support. When parents connect, kids benefit!
PJ Harris Licensed Massage Practitioner, Reiki Instructor and Infant Massage Instructor in Seattle, WA
Postpartum Support International of Washington
Seattle Midwifery School - Educating and Inspiring Leaders in the Childbirth Professions Since 1978
WithinReach: Working to ensure optimal health for all families in Washington
WIC: Health screening, nutrition education and counseling, breastfeeding promotion, nutritious foods, and referrals to health and social services.