Hailed "the Vagina Monologues for birth" by author Christiane Northrup, MD, Birth delivers a theatrical experience that melds the unbridled hilarity, the
unexpected poignancy, and the tragic truth about power in maternity
care. The third year in Puget Sound, we have an amazing new director, some returning cast and other great new faces. Even if you've seen Birth before, you don't want to miss this one!
Buy your tickets now for performances in Seattle (9/5, 6 & 7), Vashon (9/20), Tacoma (9/26) and Olympia (9/27). And stay tuned for details on a visit to Seattle by BIRTH playwright, Karen Brody. Proceeds benefit SMS and The Birth Attendants (who provide doula services to women at the WA Correction Center for Women). See below for SMS and Olympia BOLD Red Tent.
If you have friends outside of WA who are interested in BOLD events in their area, they can visit the national web site.
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Announcing our Early Decision Admissions Process
Are you ready NOW to apply to our Midwifery Education Program? We are looking for highly qualified students who are eager to make a commitment to attending Seattle Midwifery School as soon as possible. Click here to learn about the benefits to Early Decision including $500 towards tuition!
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Pregnant in Seattle?
 The Simkin School is seeking pregnant women in their third trimester to be panelists for our popular Labor Support Course - Training Birth Doulas. 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, September 24 from 1:00 to 1:45 pm. Honorarium offered. Contact us by email or call Annie Kennedy at 206.322.8834 x115 for more information. |
SMS Mission and Vision
Our Mission: To educate and inspire leaders in childbirth professions.
Our Vision: We strive for a world where
every family has access to care, education and options, contributing to a
safe and joyous pregnancy, birth and postpartum.
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Latest Birth-Related News
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The Birth Survey is Now Available
The Birth Survey is now available throughout the United States! If you're a mother who has given birth in the United States in the last three years fill out the Survey! Do it now! Have your voice heard...
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Childbirth Trauma Article in Wall Street Journal
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"New Mothers Speak Out" Report
On August 5, Childbirth Connection released the latest report in their groundbreaking series of surveys on the childbearing experiences of women in the United States. The title of Childbirth Connections' press release offers a glimpse of the results of this report: "New Mothers Speak Out Report paints a troubling picture of American women in the postpartum period--many mothers face a broad range of social, emotional and physical health and workplace challenges, often with little or no support." Visit the web site to download the press release and the New Mothers Speak Out Report. |
Do you have energy for an opportunity that is rewarding, fun, and advances the profession of midwifery?
The Midwifery Education Accreditation Council, the nationally-recognized agency that accredits direct-entry midwifery programs, is seeking candidates for our governing board and volunteers interested in training and serving on accreditation review teams. For more information, visit the MEAC web site.
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Calling all mothers! Come share your birth stories
The BOLD Red Tent is a safe space to come and share your birth story with a small group of women. Visit the BOLDinSeattle web site for details and registration (attendance is free) beginning Monday, August 25. So far, Red Tents are scheduled for Sept. 6 from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm at SMS and on Sept. 28 from 1 to 4 at the Heart of Wellness Healing Arts Center in Olympia. Write to Puget Sound BOLD if you'd like to help plan a BOLD Red Tent in the Seattle-Tacoma area.
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Looking for an In-Depth Education in Breastfeeding and Lactation?
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Prenatal Educators Make a Difference!
Start on your path to educate new families in the making by attending the Childbirth Educator Training at the Simkin School. It is six full days of theoretical and practical preparation for your community-based practice as a prenatal educator. September 19-21 & October 10-12, 2008. Click here for more information or Register Now.
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Fall Education & CEU Opportunities at the Simkin School
(click the name for more info/to register)
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Oct. 17-19, Seattle
Bringing Baby Home Certification Training Program
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. Visit the Bringing Baby Home web site for more information and to register. Be sure to inquire about the SMS member discount!
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NW Doula Conference
Join the NW Association for Postpartum Support and PALS Doulas for their Fall conference for birth and postpartum doulas as well as other professionals in the birth community. Speakers include Penny Simkin. The conference is being held Saturday, October 11th from 8 am to 4 pm in the Evergreen Hospital Auditorium. Click here to download the flyer and registration form (pdf).
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