Planning to Attend the SMS Midwifery Program?
Is this your time to step onto the path to being a midwife? You may be
more ready than you think. Contact admissions specialist
Stephanie Safholm with your questions by
email or call 206.322.8834 x101. You can also download the 2008
catalog from
www.seattlemidwifery.org/midwifery_education.htm.
Join us for our free monthly open house in Seattle! The next session
will be on Tuesday, Aug 5 from 4:30 to 6:30 pm. Please contact Stephanie
to RSVP.
Missouri Supreme Court Upholds Midwifery Law
The Missouri state supreme court recently upheld a 2007 law legalizing
direct entry midwifery in Missouri. The history of this law and the
legal challenge is strange and fascinating. For more information visit
Missourinet or
read a
St. Louis
Post Dispatch article.
AMA Resolution on Birth Setting
The American Medical Association recently published a resolution to
develop model legislation, “in support of the concept that the safest
setting for labor, delivery, and the immediate post-partum period” is in
a hospital or birth center. It’s bad enough that the AMA actively works
to limit our choice of care providers, but it’s completely outrageous
that they think it’s acceptable to legislate birth setting. You can read
responses from the
Holistic Moms Network, the
Huffington Post
and
The Big Push for
Midwives.
MANA Officer Nominations
Nominations are open until August 15 for Midwives’ Alliance of North
America (MANA) Treasurer and for the Western Regional Representative
(Region 6).
More information
What Does Good Maternity Care Look Like?
Citizens for Midwifery has published a handout, titled “What Does Good
Maternity Care Look Like?” The flier includes the Midwives Model of
Care, CIMS’ Ten Steps of Mother Friendly Care, and Lamaze’s “Six Care
Practices that Support Normal Birth.” You can download the flier at
www.cfmidwifery.org/pdf/ThreeModelsofCare.pdf.
Fall Education and CEU Opportunities
Childbirth Educator Training – Sep 19-21 and Oct 10-12
Labor Support Course – Sep 24-27 (with Penny Simkin)
Doula Trainer Course – Sep 24-28 (with Penny Simkin)
Professional Education in Breastfeeding and Lactation – Oct 13-15 and
17-19
Postpartum Doula Training – Nov 21-22 and Dec 12-13
For more information, visit
www.seattlemidwifery.org/doula_education.htm. You can register
online or call us at 800.747.9433.
New Web Site for the Coalition for the Improvement of Maternity
Care Services
Visit CIMS' new site at
www.motherfriendly.org. Explore their resources section, learn more
about the Grassroots Advocacy Committee, and check for updates on The
Birth Survey project. You can order publications in bulk as well as
other items.
Happy Birthday to Penny Simkin
SMS was privileged to host a large celebration of Penny Simkin's 70th
birthday on June 1. We know many of you wish you could have been here,
and were with us in spirit. Now you can listen to the song Penny’s
daughters sang at the event at
www.linnysmusic.com/audio/Penny.mp3. Happy birthday Penny!
Solace After Challenging Childbirth
Solace for
Mothers has recently launched an online forum for mothers who have
suffered from birth trauma.
More information
Conferences, Continuing Education Opportunities and Special Events
July 17-20 - DONA International Conference in Vancouver BC
Look for the Simkin School and SMS exhibit at the DONA conference.
Come visit with school faculty and staff!
Register
August 4-5 - Promoting Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy in
Seattle
Sponsored by NCAST-AVENUW.
Register
October 17-19 – Bringing Baby Home Certification Training Program
in Seattle
This training certifies professionals from a variety of disciplines to
teach pregnant and parenting couples the research-based relationship
skills essential for a successful transition to parenthood. Be
sure to inquire about the SMS member discount!
Register
Pregnant in Seattle?
SMS is seeking pregnant women in their third trimester to be panelists
for our popular Labor Support Course. It’s a lot of fun and a great
chance to help aspiring doulas learn about the emotions of pregnancy. We
need panelists for Wednesday August 6 from 1:00 to 1:45 pm. Honorarium
offered.
Email or call Annie Kennedy at 206.322.8834 x115 for more
information.
Clinic Space Available on Seattle’s East Side
Clinic space is available at Mother & Child Natural Medicine for a
midwife, massage therapist, acupuncturist, childbirth educator,
counselor, physician, or nurse practitioner. Reception services
available. Contact
Kathleen
Allen for more information.
