MIDIRS Midwifery Diary Feed http://www.midirs.org/ Midwifery events Developmental Baby Massage Teacher Training on 16/10/2010 http://www.midirs.org/development/midwiferyweb.nsf/news/165AED9B5093E77080257770002FC6D9?opendocumenthttp://www.midirs.org/development/midwiferyweb.nsf/news/165AED9B5093E77080257770002FC6D9?editdocument Fri, 30 Jul 2010 09:41:50 GMT St Johns Wood, London This two day course will prepare you to teach these supportive Developmental Baby Massage techniques to mothers on a one to one basis or in pre and post natal support classes from birth to standing. T... Joint RCM and NICE Smoking in Pregnancy Seminars on 26/11/2010 http://www.midirs.org/development/midwiferyweb.nsf/news/7D2947E02960773F8025776E0033BCE2?opendocumenthttp://www.midirs.org/development/midwiferyweb.nsf/news/7D2947E02960773F8025776E0033BCE2?editdocument Wed, 28 Jul 2010 10:25:06 GMT London This is an RCM interactive seminar supported by SmokeFree and the National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE). The seminar is aimed at midwives. Places on the seminar are limited and will be allo... Joint RCM and NICE Smoking in Pregnancy Seminars on 15/11/2010 http://www.midirs.org/development/midwiferyweb.nsf/news/53DC6C5CA96FB8EC8025776E00328A11?opendocumenthttp://www.midirs.org/development/midwiferyweb.nsf/news/53DC6C5CA96FB8EC8025776E00328A11?editdocument Wed, 28 Jul 2010 10:12:01 GMT Manchester This is an RCM interactive seminar supported by SmokeFree and the National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE). The seminar is aimed at midwives. Places on the seminar are limited and will be allo... Inequalities and Infant Mortality Seminar on 29/09/2010 http://www.midirs.org/development/midwiferyweb.nsf/news/5EB920647A8FE51F8025776E0031F2A8?opendocumenthttp://www.midirs.org/development/midwiferyweb.nsf/news/5EB920647A8FE51F8025776E0031F2A8?editdocument Wed, 28 Jul 2010 10:05:33 GMT Birmingham The aims of this seminar are to: - Highlight the impact of inequality on birth outcomes - Present and discuss the national perspectives and actions to reduce infant mortality rates among the 'RandM' gr... BIRTH CENTRES—Problem or Solution? on 07/09/2010 http://www.midirs.org/development/midwiferyweb.nsf/news/A8605F205A32E4A38025776E003142DA?opendocumenthttp://www.midirs.org/development/midwiferyweb.nsf/news/A8605F205A32E4A38025776E003142DA?editdocument Wed, 28 Jul 2010 09:58:03 GMT London Professional Discussion Forum: Midwives are invited to attend this free RCM forum. To book a place use contact details below giving details of name, RCM membership number, and postal address. Closing... Supporting Teenage Parents on 20/10/2010 http://www.midirs.org/development/midwiferyweb.nsf/news/984B1A68F6D198848025776E003091D4?opendocumenthttp://www.midirs.org/development/midwiferyweb.nsf/news/984B1A68F6D198848025776E003091D4?editdocument Wed, 28 Jul 2010 09:50:30 GMT London Capita's 5th National Supporting Teenage Parents Conference tackles the many challenges in providing assistance and meeting the needs of young parents. Through a methodical look at service provision, ... Teenage mothers and young fathers: challenges and opportunities on 15/10/2010 http://www.midirs.org/development/midwiferyweb.nsf/news/042EF12C0F091A358025776E002F432D?opendocumenthttp://www.midirs.org/development/midwiferyweb.nsf/news/042EF12C0F091A358025776E002F432D?editdocument Wed, 28 Jul 2010 09:36:13 GMT Brighton "The purpose of our conference is to enhance our understanding of the stresses and strains of being a teenage parent. This conference will be relevant to midwives, health visitors, early year's worke... !st European Congress on Preconception Care and Health on 06/09/2010 http://www.midirs.org/development/midwiferyweb.nsf/news/2C4D93996B0967DF8025776C00481185?opendocumenthttp://www.midirs.org/development/midwiferyweb.nsf/news/2C4D93996B0967DF8025776C00481185?editdocument Mon, 26 Jul 2010 14:07:10 GMT Brussels For decades, progress in neonatology, obstetrics and perinatology led to major reductions in fetal, newborn and maternal morbidity and mortality. The next step in improving maternal and newborn health... Engaging Fathers as Partners on 11/11/2010 http://www.midirs.org/development/midwiferyweb.nsf/news/DAD326569A6F2F2F8025776C00333AD9?opendocumenthttp://www.midirs.org/development/midwiferyweb.nsf/news/DAD326569A6F2F2F8025776C00333AD9?editdocument Mon, 26 Jul 2010 10:19:34 GMT London The role of fathers is changing. Fathers are spending more and more time with their children, and are more active in participating in their children's learning and development than ever before. UK fat... The Future Role of Support Workers and Assistant Practitioners Conference on 19/11/2010 http://www.midirs.org/development/midwiferyweb.nsf/news/7AF33C309516120E8025776C00328229?opendocumenthttp://www.midirs.org/development/midwiferyweb.nsf/news/7AF33C309516120E8025776C00328229?editdocument Mon, 26 Jul 2010 10:11:41 GMT Manchester Support worker roles have developed considerably in recent years and the future looks set for changes and developments, driven not only by a modernising workforce but also by professional and economic... Healthy Family, Healthy Child on 20/10/2010 http://www.midirs.org/development/midwiferyweb.nsf/news/B51A4E92BD333B09802577670054BA7B?opendocumenthttp://www.midirs.org/development/midwiferyweb.nsf/news/B51A4E92BD333B09802577670054BA7B?editdocument Wed, 21 Jul 2010 16:25:27 GMT Harrogate Key themes: Economic and demographic impacts on practitioners Sustaining positive change in the community: flourishing - not failing - families Sustaining positive change - influencing the future ... Baby Friendly Initiative Annual Conference on 08/12/2010 http://www.midirs.org/development/midwiferyweb.nsf/news/BF609C5A3537B9258025775E0058E1EB?opendocumenthttp://www.midirs.org/development/midwiferyweb.nsf/news/BF609C5A3537B9258025775E0058E1EB?editdocument Mon, 12 Jul 2010 17:10:50 GMT Harrogate The UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Initiative's conference for professionals and others involved in the care of mothers and babies takes place every winter. The conference offers a mixture of innovative, ent... Nutrition and Nurture in Infancy and Childhood: Bio-Cultural Perspectives on 08/06/2011 http://www.midirs.org/development/midwiferyweb.nsf/news/0D87233391C9939A8025775A003F5616?opendocumenthttp://www.midirs.org/development/midwiferyweb.nsf/news/0D87233391C9939A8025775A003F5616?editdocument Thu, 8 Jul 2010 12:31:48 GMT Grange over Sands, Cumbria There is a growing understanding of the complex interactions between socio-cultural, biological, political and economic influences upon infant and child feeding, eating and nutrition. The conference... Baby Massage Course IAIM Infant Massage Certificate on 16/08/2010 http://www.midirs.org/development/midwiferyweb.nsf/news/8BFEEB4C6CFB5CEA8025775700571D25?opendocumenthttp://www.midirs.org/development/midwiferyweb.nsf/news/8BFEEB4C6CFB5CEA8025775700571D25?editdocument Mon, 5 Jul 2010 16:51:30 GMT London SE1 7AQ IAIM (The Intentional Association of Infant Massage) was the vision and brainchild of Vimala Schneider McClure, author of the book "Infant Massage", and was founded in the USA in 1981. Its aim is to i... Midwives Alliance of North America: Returning to our roots, sowing seeds for our future on 14/10/2010 http://www.midirs.org/development/midwiferyweb.nsf/news/3CFDA66D85AE3ACC802577570053C285?opendocumenthttp://www.midirs.org/development/midwiferyweb.nsf/news/3CFDA66D85AE3ACC802577570053C285?editdocument Mon, 5 Jul 2010 16:14:52 GMT Nashville, Tennessee "Be part of the future of natural birth and midwifery activism. The Midwives Alliance has planned a rejuvenating and inspiring weekend in Nashville, Tennessee. In our region we have our share of midwi... The First Global Conference of the Doctoral Midwifery Research Society on 01/09/2010 http://www.midirs.org/development/midwiferyweb.nsf/news/79068848753923F680257754004F5D71?opendocumenthttp://www.midirs.org/development/midwiferyweb.nsf/news/79068848753923F680257754004F5D71?editdocument Fri, 2 Jul 2010 15:26:52 GMT Northern Ireland Conference themes: Technology and childbirth: effective and appropriate usage Developing midwifery theory Medical device appraisal Safe motherhood 1st - 3rd September 2010... Domestic Violence and Perinatal Mental Health: Women's Health Seminar on 15/07/2010 http://www.midirs.org/development/midwiferyweb.nsf/news/9650FA97A226D9138025775200517F98?opendocumenthttp://www.midirs.org/development/midwiferyweb.nsf/news/9650FA97A226D9138025775200517F98?editdocument Wed, 30 Jun 2010 15:50:10 GMT London Domestic Violence and Perinatal Mental Health: Women's Health Seminar, King's College, London Louise Howard is a Clinical Reader in Women's Mental Health and Head of the Section of Women's Mental Heal... Australasian Society for Ultrasound in Medicine: 40th annual congress on 24/09/2010 http://www.midirs.org/development/midwiferyweb.nsf/news/7B97D4741492725280257752002E6221?opendocumenthttp://www.midirs.org/development/midwiferyweb.nsf/news/7B97D4741492725280257752002E6221?editdocument Wed, 30 Jun 2010 09:26:37 GMT Queensland, Australia The Australasian Society for Ultrasound in Medicine's Annual 40th Annual Congress will provide a stimulating and educational program for delegates covering all fields of ultrasound. The Program will f... Do people work with you, for you or against you? on 11/08/2010 http://www.midirs.org/development/midwiferyweb.nsf/news/60BBF53977A797D380257751004EC9D5?opendocumenthttp://www.midirs.org/development/midwiferyweb.nsf/news/60BBF53977A797D380257751004EC9D5?editdocument Tue, 29 Jun 2010 15:20:34 GMT Manchester During this full day workshop we will learn that even in successful organisations the strain on relationships can create a negative culture internally that will be inevitably viewed as such externally... The 50th Anniversary Mega Conference : Celebrating Our Pasts, Uniting for the Future of Birth on 30/09/2010 http://www.midirs.org/development/midwiferyweb.nsf/news/39042C5B4DD6FFB180257751003A396D?opendocumenthttp://www.midirs.org/development/midwiferyweb.nsf/news/39042C5B4DD6FFB180257751003A396D?editdocument Tue, 29 Jun 2010 11:35:57 GMT Milwaukee "Join us as Lamaze International and the International Childbirth Education Association (ICEA) convene in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on September 30 – October 3, 2010, to celebrate their 50-year anniversar... 6 day course - Shiatsu for Midwives, Doulas and Birth Educators on 14/10/2010 http://www.midirs.org/development/midwiferyweb.nsf/news/73B5811F2FAC4BA98025774C0029F4B7?opendocumenthttp://www.midirs.org/development/midwiferyweb.nsf/news/73B5811F2FAC4BA98025774C0029F4B7?editdocument Thu, 24 Jun 2010 08:38:16 GMT London You will learn specific shiatsu skills which you will be able to integrate into your midwifery.birthing practice. Taught by Suzanne Yates, author of Shiatsu for Midwives. Shiatsu, massage and touch a... The RCM and Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation Joint Midwifery Conference on 14/10/2010 http://www.midirs.org/development/midwiferyweb.nsf/news/D055EFC4C79D340A8025774A00391C4C?opendocumenthttp://www.midirs.org/development/midwiferyweb.nsf/news/D055EFC4C79D340A8025774A00391C4C?editdocument Tue, 22 Jun 2010 11:23:47 GMT Armagh, Northern Ireland The theme for this year's conference is 'Public health – an issue for women and midwives in Ireland' ... 11th Biennial National NZCOM Conference on 03/09/2010 http://www.midirs.org/development/midwiferyweb.nsf/news/E4DF16F4F2C1E2258025774A00387593?opendocumenthttp://www.midirs.org/development/midwiferyweb.nsf/news/E4DF16F4F2C1E2258025774A00387593?editdocument Tue, 22 Jun 2010 11:16:41 GMT Rotorua 3rd - 5th September... Management of the Critically Ill Obstetric Patient on 02/12/2010 http://www.midirs.org/development/midwiferyweb.nsf/news/685DFB30E04A2519802577490041898A?opendocumenthttp://www.midirs.org/development/midwiferyweb.nsf/news/685DFB30E04A2519802577490041898A?editdocument Mon, 21 Jun 2010 12:55:50 GMT London The comprehensive two-day programme has been updated to develop and enhance midwives' skills, knowledge and understanding of the management of the critically ill woman. 2-3 December 2010. Course Con... The 15th Annual International Meeting of the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine - Breastfeeding: A Bridge to the Gold Standard on 27/10/2010 http://www.midirs.org/development/midwiferyweb.nsf/news/110F1F32B4A4C8EA8025774500392488?opendocumenthttp://www.midirs.org/development/midwiferyweb.nsf/news/110F1F32B4A4C8EA8025774500392488?editdocument Thu, 17 Jun 2010 11:24:09 GMT San Francisco, California The 15th Annual International Meeting, “Breastfeeding: A Bridge to the Gold Standard” presented by the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine, will include world-class speakers providing cutting-edge resea... Practical Preparation for Multiple, Twins and more: Parenthood Survival Class on 22/07/2010 http://www.midirs.org/development/midwiferyweb.nsf/news/ACB9BE563ED4F192802577450037F44B?opendocumenthttp://www.midirs.org/development/midwiferyweb.nsf/news/ACB9BE563ED4F192802577450037F44B?editdocument Thu, 17 Jun 2010 11:11:10 GMT Bristol This basic entry level seminar is suitable for all parents expecting twins or more, interested grandparents and carers, and health professionals. Open to all. Course details are given out once you hav... Implementing Aromatherapy in Maternity Care on 17/09/2010 http://www.midirs.org/development/midwiferyweb.nsf/news/9F2AE247F25495A78025774300566018?opendocumenthttp://www.midirs.org/development/midwiferyweb.nsf/news/9F2AE247F25495A78025774300566018?editdocument Tue, 15 Jun 2010 16:43:26 GMT Slough This Training Package, Implementing Aromatherapy in Midwifery Practice, is intended to assist midwives and managers who are considering the use of aromatherapy for pregnant and labouring women. It pro... Touching the Lives of Babies and Families - Educational Conference and General Assembly on 09/10/2010 http://www.midirs.org/development/midwiferyweb.nsf/news/9EB7C1DF7FD143628025773F00441A9C?opendocumenthttp://www.midirs.org/development/midwiferyweb.nsf/news/9EB7C1DF7FD143628025773F00441A9C?editdocument Fri, 11 Jun 2010 13:23:52 GMT Tower Bridge, London 9-10th October 2010... The Future of Midwifery Education: Moving Towards 2020 on 08/09/2010 http://www.midirs.org/development/midwiferyweb.nsf/news/5A3A8B58187E19BA8025773C00564BE5?opendocumenthttp://www.midirs.org/development/midwiferyweb.nsf/news/5A3A8B58187E19BA8025773C00564BE5?editdocument Tue, 8 Jun 2010 16:42:35 GMT Leicester The full programme will include: Opportunities to bring midwifery educationalists and those interested in education together. Focussed debate on the national agenda for pre and post-registration midwi... Complementary Therapies and the Pregnant Client on 24/09/2010 http://www.midirs.org/development/midwiferyweb.nsf/news/C256BB1F297BCCAA8025773B0030247C?opendocumenthttp://www.midirs.org/development/midwiferyweb.nsf/news/C256BB1F297BCCAA8025773B0030247C?editdocument Mon, 7 Jun 2010 09:45:50 GMT London A thought provoking one-day conference held at the historic King's Fund to address the latest research, best practice and issues for therapists practising or considering practising on pregnant clients...