| Midwives
need to respond effectively to maternal and newborn emergencies
not only within their scope of practice but also within the context
of their practice setting. We work in a variety of environments
~ including birthing units and at home, predominantly with other
midwives in support. Medical practitioners are seldom involved in
primary care and rarely in low technology settings.
The Birthspirit
Intensive Midwifery Skills for Emergencies has been developed for
the unique role of the midwife in New Zealand ~ that of an independent
practitioner, irrespective of her employment status. Acknowledging
the role medical practitioners play in the provision of emergency
care, the Intensive reflects the reality that over 75% of women
have a midwife as their Lead Maternity Carer and midwives attend
almost 100% of births. Thus the midwife is the health professional
most likely to be in attendance in any childbirth emergency.
Midwifery Skills
for Emergencies is a comprehensive refresher in the midwifery skills
necessary during perinatal emergencies in primary care settings.
It embraces the art and science of midwifery, providing evidence-informed
practice for safe and effective midwifery care in the absence of,
or until, medical assistance is available.
Programme
Day 1 1700 -
2100
Day 2 0900 -
2100
Day 3 0900
- 1600
Birthspirit’s
Midwifery Skills for Emergencies Intensive is both a ‘hands
on’ and ‘minds on’ programme with each session
having:
• Evidence-informed
practice
• Demonstration of relevant midwifery skills
• Scenario discussions
• Ample opportunity to practice skills
The practice
issues covered include:
• Antepartum
haemorrhage
• Undiagnosed breech presentation
• Cord prolapse
• Shoulder dystocia
• Postpartum haemorrhage
• Neonatal resuscitation
• Maternal resuscitation
• Perineal repair
Reading material
will be posted to registrants 3 weeks prior to the Intensive.
Facilitators
Maggie Banks
and Cathryn Knox facilitate each Workshop.
Maggie is a midwife and researcher in the Waikato, New Zealand.
A home birth midwife since 1989, previously she worked for 18 years
in women’s and newborn health in both large and small hospital
settings. Since completing a doctoral thesis in 2007 Out
on a limb: The personal mandate to practise midwifery by midwives
of the Domiciliary Midwives Society of New Zealand (Incorporated),
1974-1986. Maggie has established the Wise
Woman Archives Trust to facilitate retention of the rich history
of maternity and midwifery in New Zealand.
Cathryn has been a midwife since 1991. She has worked in rural practice
as an Independent Midwife in Raglan, New Zealand,. Cathryn has also
worked extensively in a large obstetric hospital and currently works
in a small maternity facility/birthing unit.
Portfolio
Development
Skills competency
and learning assessment is an integral part of the Intensive. Attendance
certificates will be issued. The Intensive has been allocated 10 points by Midwifery Council in the elective education
category of Council's Recertification Programme.
Venue
The Cottage
at 15 Te Awa Road, Tamahere, is situated in a rural setting 15 minutes
south of Hamilton and 8 minutes north of Cambridge.
How do you get to Birthspirit Cottage?
Facilities include
spa pool and a wetland walk. Courtesy airport pickup and dropoff
is available with prior arrangements. Marae-style accommodation
is available. You will need to bring your own sleeping bag and pillow.
Cost
NZ $570.00 (includes
GST of $63.33)
Intensive Dates
October 20th - 22nd 2010 (Wed - Fri) FULL
November 24th - 26th 2010 (Wed - Fri) FULL
November 3rd - 5th 2010 (Wed - Fri)
Registration
Your registration
includes all meals and refreshments during the Intensive plus printed
material. Pre-registration is essential. Numbers are strictly limited
to 10 places ~ allocated as paid registrations are received.
You can
register and pay by secure credit card, online banking (New Zealand
only or by New Zealand cheque:
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Feedback
from participants
Very relevant
and valuable. Good evidence-based info
Good preparation
with books of readings
Comprehensive
content – well thought out without being too rigidly structured
Awesome, vast
knowledge in the room. Sharing of various opinions added to the
knowledge base
Wonderfully
challenging about some things I do that have no useful base
Covered all
that was promised in a way that I should remember should an emergency
[arise]. Encouraged critical thinking
I thought the
scenarios were great. Real life – and the discussion they
sparked was great
I knew all sorts
about PPH, shoulder dystocia etc, so it was great to take it on
further and see it from another perspective – more holistic
I have seen
a more precious way of working within midwifery that I will always
treasure
Initially I
felt a round peg in a square hole. I have come to remember that
I am still a peg and maybe I need to change the hole
Very appropriate
for learning – guided, visual, aural. All there – all
good
[I valued] resus
– so much easier than diagrams – DOING IT works for
me
The course flowed
with a good mix of story telling, presentations, videos and practical
hands on
Very midwife-friendly
– no scary demonstrations or presentations in front of the
group and, thank goodness, no role plays! Videos were excellent
I feel sad that
this type of setting and format is not available as a midwifery
school/style of learning. There is so much knowledge to be gained
from each other which enhances our learning and supports our journeys
to being wise women
We could all
‘present’ in this loving environment
The various
methods of presentation gave me the confidence to share and enjoy
that sharing
Excellent [presentation]
– using interaction and people participation valuable
Presented in
clear way, offering space for sharing. Non judgemental but gently
challenging
I just appreciated
the way the Intensive was set up – was based on us learning
– also being the ‘instructors’ – a shared
learning experience
All the content
was covered and much, much more. Things were discussed in a way
that they were really do-able
Wonderful that
the content grows to encompass so much more than any original list,
by the telling of tales and practice wisdoms
Excellent again.
Exactly what my needs were and they were met
Covered what
I wanted to know, well presented and paced
Wonderful environment
and awesome presentation of information. The things learnt will
never leave me. They are firmly ingrained
The comradeship
– a group of women I had never met before but after 2 days
it feels like I know them well
Staying on site!
So much happens outside the ‘hours’
I felt nurtured
in spirit, body and mind. Good size of group
I had a valuable
time both personally and professionally with you and every other
cherished woman at the weekend | 
