Midwifery Today Conference
“Trends and Traditions in Midwifery and Birth”

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania USA • April 14–18, 2010 • King of Prussia, Pennsylvania

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Come to the Philadelphia Conference!

Photo © Bonnie U. Gruenberg, www.BirthMusePress.com

We offer you a hearty welcome to our Philadelphia conference. This is one of the richest programs we have ever offered, with classes for everyone, whether you are a seasoned or aspiring practitioner or an activist. We are especially excited to bring you two full pre-conference days on Traditional Midwifery Skills—a Midwifery Today first. We are also featuring the Motherbaby International Film Festival as a part of this conference, brought to you by filmmaker and distributor Diana Paul. Saturday evening's cabaret is always a bonding experience and a blast, and is meant to showcase your talents—birth-related or not. We'll have times of fun, mentoring, sharing and learning at this conference. One of the special aspects of a Midwifery Today conference is that you are warmly welcomed and honored for your role in birth. Our goal is to energize and support you as well as to provide an important learning experience. We want you to be the best that you can be, and we plan our programs with that in mind. We want to help prepare you to change the world of birth. At this conference we've provided many different class styles, ranging from fast-paced, intimate roundtables to full-day workshops, amazing general sessions and focused breakout sessions. We've searched the world to bring you these imperative learning experiences. Welcome and enjoy; you are the key to the future. love, Jan

Confirmed Teachers

Come Meet a Legend: Sister MorningStar Come meet the woman who changed the history of birth into her/story of empowerment! International midwifery and birth preservationist Sister MorningStar will be at the Midwifery Today Conference in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, this April, where she will be signing her newest book: The Power of Women, Instinctual Birth Stories. Order your copy of the book.

Ina May Gaskin Gail Hart Marsden Wagner Michel Odent Naolí Vinaver Elizabeth Davis Betty-Anne Daviss Carol Gautschi Debra Pascali-Bonaro

Lisa Goldstein Mary L. Cooper Elaine Stillerman Eneyda Spradlin-Ramos Janice Marsh-Prelesnik Cornelia Enning Molly Petersheim

Classes

Click here for the full list of classes. Learn from these great classes and many more:

Full day workshops:

Traditional Midwifery Skills—2 full days Beginning Midwifery Herb Workshop Spanish Language for Birth Breech Workshop Mexican Midwifery: Traditions and Techniques Fetal Life, Birth and Health First and Second Stage Difficulties Massage for Pregnancy, Labor and Birth

Many other classes include:

Tricks of the Trade for Massage and Midwifery Observations from 30 years of Waterbirth Practice Trends and Traditions in Midwifery and Birth Regaining Autonomy in Midwifery Alternative Methods of Pain Relief during Labor Induction Epidemic Placenta Medicine Shoulder Dystocia Breech Research Breaking through Sexual Blockages for Birth The First Hour after Birth Hemorrhage and Third Stage Difficulties Amish and Mennonite Midwifery International Issues Freedom to Practice the True Art of Midwifery A Birth That Flows like a River		Traditional Midwifery in a Nontraditional World Using Your Body and the Sphincter Law Holistic Midwifery Care Twin Birth Roundtables Reducing Stress and Fear with Expressive Arts Amish and Mennonite, Where Trends Don't Count Breastfeeding in the Age of the Safe Cesarean Section Medicine-based Evidence Posterior Roundtables Motherbaby and Interactive Birth Herbs for Birth Care Hands, Our Treasured Tools Prolonged Labor Promoting Positive Trends and Traditions Physiology of Second Stage
—and more!

Continuing Education Units

MEAC CEUs and ACNM specialty credit have been applied for. CEU fees are indicated on the conference registration form here.

Conference Venue and Accommodations

Dolce Valley Forge
301 W. DeKalb Pike
King of Prussia, Pennsylvania 19406
Telephone: (610) 337-1200
Fax: (610) 337-1959
Web: http://valleyforge.dolce.com/

The Dolce Valley Forge Hotel is comfortably located on nine acres of beautifully landscaped grounds with sweeping residential scenic views. It is only minutes away from Center City Philadelphia, Valley Forge National Historical Park, King of Prussia Mall, Main Line shopping, the Philadelphia Zoo, the National Constitution Center, Villanova University, Lincoln Financial Center, the Wachovia Center and all major highways.

Room Reservations: Registrants who call the Dolce Valley Forge directly at (610) 337-1200 by March 30, 2010, will receive the discounted room rates listed below. After March 30, reservations will be accepted based on availability. You must mention that you are participating in the Midwifery Today conference to receive the discounted room rate. All reservations must be guaranteed by a major credit card or advance deposit in the amount of one night's lodging. Reservations not guaranteed will be automatically cancelled at the cut-off date of March 30, 2010. A credit card is needed for all incidentals. Check-in time is 4:00 pm. Luggage may be stored at the bell stand. Check-out time is 12:00 noon.

Room Rates: $119.00 plus tax for a room with a king bed or two queen beds. The Dolce Valley Forge hotel offers deluxe guest room features such as complimentary high-speed Internet, coffee maker, hair dryer, iron and ironing board. Let the hotel's complimentary shuttle service escort you to nearby King of Prussia Shopping Plaza.

Travel Information

Staying at Dolce Valley Forge Hotel makes the most sense if you are traveling from outside the area, because conference days are long, and it’s fun to relax with other participants at the end of the day. If you need other hotel information, however, or other general information about Philadelphia, look here: http://www.valleyforge.org/

Directions to the Dolce Valley Forge Hotel

From the Northeast—Take the NJ Turnpike South to Exit 6. Follow the exit to the PA Turnpike West to Exit 326 (Old Exit 24). After toll plaza, take Exit 328 (Old Exit 26-B) (Route 202 North, King of Prussia). The Dolce Valley Forge Hotel is a mile on Route 202 on the right.

From the South—Take I-95 North to I-476 North (Blue Route). Take I-476 North to Exit 16-B (Old Exit 6-B) (I-76 West/Valley Forge). Take I-76 West to the King of Prussia Mall area. Take Exit 328 (Old Exit 26-B) (202 North to King of Prussia). The Dolce Valley Forge Hotel is a mile on Route 202 on the right.

From Center City Philadelphia—Follow I-76 West, the Schuylkill Expressway, to Exit 328 (Old Exit 26-B). Follow exit signs to Route 202 North (King of Prussia). The Dolce Valley Forge Hotel is a mile on Route 202 on the right.

From the West—Take the PA Turnpike eastbound to Exit 326 (Old Exit 24). After the toll plaza, take Exit 328 (Old Exit 26-B) (Route 202 North, King of Prussia). The Dolce Valley Forge Hotel is a mile on Route 202 on the right.

From the Philadelphia International Airport—Take I-95 South to I-476 North (Blue Route). Take I-476 North to Exit 16-B (Old Exit 6-B) (I-76 West/Valley Forge). Take I-76 West to the King of Prussia Mall area. Then take Exit 328 (Old Exit 26-B) (Route 202 North, King of Prussia). The Dolce Valley Forge Hotel is a mile on Route 202 on the right.

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More Information

• To receive a printed program by mail, please e-mail us with your request.
• Children at the Conference: Mothers may sit with babes in arms in the classrooms. However, out of respect for others, and because we are taping many of the classes, if a baby makes any noise, we must ask mother and baby to leave the room. Attendees must make their own arrangements for childcare.
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