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Greetings!
We've had a great summer and hope you have, too. Suzy had the extraordinary opportunity to travel to Durban, S. Africa. She was a delegate to the triennial congress of the International Confederation of Midwives along with faculty member Karen Hays, who presented a paper about the Midwives' Association of Washington State, and former Seattle Midwifery School Executive Director, Jo Anne Myers-Ciecko. Annie represented Simkin Center at the 18th Annual DONA International Conference in Boston. Joining her were faculty members Kim James and Angie Dobbins-Frisbie. (see below).
Now, as summer winds down, our energy is gearing up with the start of a new academic year. Beginning their three-year journey to becoming midwives in the Department of Midwifery are 18 new students, and a record number of students find their way to the Simkin Center.
Later in the fall we look forward to joining with friends and advocates at the Postpartum Support International annual conference in Seattle, Sept. 15-17 (add link), and in October at a landmark, invitational Consensus Summit: "The Future of Home Birth in the US: Addressing Shared Responsibility", in Virginia. There is lots of work to do, but more people than ever interested in changing the tide of maternity care, addressing health inequities, rising c-section rates and infant and maternal mortality.
We hope you enjoy this news, and the rest of your summer!
Warmly,
Annie and Suzy
Suzy Myers
Chair
Department of Midwifery
Annie Kennedy
Director
Simkin Center
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| Contact Us | | midwifery@bastyr.edu
simkincenter@bastyr.edu
14500 Juanita Drive NE
Kenmore, WA 98028
telephone: 425.602.3000
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Applying to the Midwifery Program
in 2012? Although our applications are not ready yet for 2012, summer is a great time to meet with an admissions advisor about applying in the future. Advising appointments are available in person on the Bastyr campus or by phone. Call 425-602-3332 or e-mail mwadvise@bastyr.edu to set up your advising appointment!
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MEAC Seeks a New Executive Director
The Midwifery Education Accreditation Council is looking for its next leader to bring new expertise, energy and leadership to this critical organization.
Click here to learn more about this opportunity.
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Childbirth Professions Information Session Learn more about the Midwifery Program and the workshops offered through the Simkin Center at our next Childbirth Professions Information Session on Wednesday, October 5th from 6-8pm at the Bastyr Center for Natural Health in Wallingford, Seattle. Click here to learn more and RSVP. |
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September is Infant Mortality Awareness Month. Help us bring awareness to this crucial issue for families.
Wednesday, September 28th, 2011, Auditorium, Room 176, 12pm-12:50pm Join us for the film Bringin' in Da Spirit Through the use of first person narrative and rare archival images, this documentary provides a moving glimpse of the women who have skillfully brought scores of children across the threshold of existence. Narrated by Phylicia Rashad, this evocative and passionate film celebrates women who have committed themselves to holistic answers amidst powerful misconceptions about the practice of midwifery and virulent opposition from practitioners of Western medicine. Awards: Paul Robeson Award Initiative Special Prize, FESPACO, Burkina Faso, 2005 Visit our Facebook pages for updates on our 2011-12 monthly childbirth related film screenings! |
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It happens just twice a year! Penny Simkin instructs the September 7-10 Birth Doula Skills Workshop along with Teri Shilling. More info >
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Join the Diversity Committee at Bastyr on Facebook for great and timely links and resources
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Robbie Davis Floyd NPR Interview In case you missed this on Here and Now on NPR about home births - Robbie Davis Floyd was interviewed and she was terrific. It's all the buzz now that the CDCP announced that homebirths increased 20% in this country from 2004 to 2008. I'm sure they're continuing to rise - with a national cesarean section rate of 34%.
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Simkin Center Leadership Fund Thanks to the generosity of our donors, Simkin Center scholarship applicants have received nearly $1400 in tuition discounts in July. Want to join supporters of knowledgeable and sensitive care in pregnancy, birth and postpartum?
Donate here >
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Thank you to Simkin Center students attending August workshops, Dancing for Birth, Infant Massage Educator Training and the Pre and Perinatal Massage Therapy Certification course. We had a wonderful rich month with you!  | |
Dancing for Birth
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Childbirth Educator Training (CET) now offered as blended curriculum! Thanks to the Bastyr Strategic Initiative funding secured early this year, Simkin Center instructors and staff have developed the Simkin Learning Online platform on Moodle. The Fall 2011 course features an online Study Guide learning module, and 6-days of face-to-face learning. In the spring of 2012, the CET format will move to childbirth education theory online learning and 3-days of on-site learning. We hope this new format will make becoming a prenatal educator more accessible! Click here for more information and to register.  | Carrie Kenner
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MAMA ADDS Co-Sponsors to the CPMBill, H.R. 1054!
Congress Is In Recess But MAMA Is Not
Congress broke for the annual August recess on the 2nd, but the MAMA Campaign was on the Hill all that week, building support for H.R. 1054, the Access to Certified  | | Kathy Castor |
Professional Midwives Act of 2011, reaching out to Democratic and Republican offices alike. The Campaign is very pleased to announce the addition of three new co-sponsors for H.R. 1054. We want to express our deep
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gratitude to Representatives Michael Michaud (D-ME-2nd) of Maine, Kathy Castor (D-Fl-11th) of Florida, and Lucille Roybal-Allard(D-CA-34th) of California for their leadership on this important piece of legislation. Thank you!
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Report from the ICM
Suzy Myers, LM, CPM, MPH
NACPM Board of Directors
This was my third ICM, but by far the most memorable for the historic decision to hold this Congress in Africa for the first time. South Africa, our host country, provided a potent backdrop for the most critical issues facing the world's mothers and infants, for it is in Africa that the majority of preventable maternal and newborn deaths worldwide occur. I attended the ICM as both a representative of the National Association of Certified Professional Midwives (NACPM) and as a midwife educator interested in learning and networking about issues related to the strengthening of professional associations and midwifery education, goals that were amply met by this Congress.
Click here to read the full report.
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Welcome Midwifery Class of 2014
The Department of Midwifery is thrilled to be admitting 18 new students! All of these women are well qualified and passionate about providing exceptional maternity care. Click here for a link to profiles of our wonderful new class of aspiring midwives.
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 2011 Miles for Midwives
Once again, the Midwives' Association of Washington State and the Washington State Chapter of the American College of Nurse-Midwives are partnering on the 2011 Miles for Midwives Fun Run/Walk to raise money, as well as awareness of midwifery in Washington State--and have fun doing it! Last year, over 200 people registered for the event. (And that doesn't include all the babies and children!) This year's family-friendly event is being held on Saturday, October 8th at Seward Park in South Seattle from 1 to 3 (children's lollipop race starts at 12:45 pm and day-of registration from 11 am -12:30 pm). You can help Washington midwives by registering for this event or by becoming a friend or sponsor. Click here for more information. |
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The Department of Midwifery Invites you
to a Master's Thesis Presentation
Wednesday, August 31st ,12:00-12:50 PM
Room 1031, Bastyr University Campus, Kenmore
Taylor Hamil will be presenting her Master's Thesis:
"An evidenced based practice guideline for providing anticipatory guidance to couples regarding postpartum issues that affect physical intimacy. " Her thesis includes the creation of a practice guideline for midwives to ease the transition to motherhood and prepare couples for the changes in physical intimacy they might encounter postpartum.
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Postpartum Support International Presents our 25th Annual Conference addressing the needs of pregnant/postpartum women and the people who care for them. This year's conference offers both basic and advanced training in psychotherapeutic, alternative, medical, and social support approaches to women and their families.
Special features include an evening presentation by Harvey Karp, M.D. (Happiest Baby on the Block), a half day workshop by Penny Simkin, PT, CD (DONA): Working with Women after Birth Trauma, and a keynote lecture by Jeanne Watson Driscoll, Ph.D. (Women's Moods).
September 14-18, Seattle, WA. 30 CEUs available.
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Upcoming Conferences & Workshops
Postpartum Support International 25th Annual Conference September 14-18, 2011 Seattle, WA. More information> Fulfilling the Dream for Our Children: A Community Call to Action on Infant Mortality Regional Policy Summit Developing A Regional Action Plan to Eliminate Racial Disparities in Birth Outcomes Thurs Sept 15, 2011. Seattle, WA. More information> Lamaze International Conference September 15-18, 2011. Ft. Worth, TX. More information> La Leche League Area and Affiliate Conferences September and October. FL, NC, PA. More information> Complicated Pregnancies: Implications and Management Seminar October 04, 2011. Seattle area, WA. More information> Advanced Practice in Primary and Acute Care-Pacific Northwest 34th Annual National Conference (Includes a Midwifery Track - Download the pdf to check this out ) October 27-29, 2011 - Seattle, WA. More information> North American Midwifery: Beyond Boundaries: Joint MANA/ CAM Conference November 9-12 - Niagara Falls, Ontario. More information> |
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