Midwives Alliance of PA http://www.pamidwivesalliance.org Helping put Midwives on the Map! Wed, 23 Nov 2011 20:06:50 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 NEPA Events: Skills Workshop, Potluck and Peer Review http://www.pamidwivesalliance.org/http:/www.pamidwivesalliance.org/nepa-events-skills-workshop-potluck-and-peer-review http://www.pamidwivesalliance.org/http:/www.pamidwivesalliance.org/nepa-events-skills-workshop-potluck-and-peer-review#comments Fri, 09 Sep 2011 03:34:12 +0000 nschwartz http://www.pamidwivesalliance.org/?p=270 We are planning a Regional gathering for the NEPA members of the Midwives Alliance of Pennsylvania.

The morning session will include information and skills training on basic prenatal midwifery skills (universal precautions, hand washing, vitals, urinalysis, SOAP charting and analysis of subjective information provided by clients). This is an excellent opportunity for aspiring midwives to [...]]]> We are planning a Regional gathering for the NEPA members of the Midwives Alliance of Pennsylvania.

The morning session will include information and skills training on basic prenatal midwifery skills (universal precautions, hand washing, vitals, urinalysis, SOAP charting and analysis of subjective information provided by clients). This is an excellent opportunity for aspiring midwives to gain some valuable information and training without having to be in an apprenticeship.  This part of the day is open to any interested member of the community.  Membership forms will be available, but membership is not required to participate.  Pass this information along to anyone in your community that has expressed interest in such training and skills!

We’ll follow this session up with a POTLUCK lunch and social hour.  The sisterhood of midwives is often separated by logistical challenges and geographic divides.  Let’s set some time aside on our calendars to gather and share stories, passion and delicious, soul-enriching food.  Please indicate in your RSVP what dish you plan to bring along.

In the afternoon we’ll organize a peer review.  This is a member-only section of the meeting and we’ll have confidentiality agreements for everyone to share and sign.  Please plan on bringing one client or case to review during this section of the meeting.  Community Peer Review is a routine, confidential, professional and non-punitive.  The goal is to share, learn, give and receive community support and to grow.  (See the NARM website for more information).

]]> http://www.pamidwivesalliance.org/http:/www.pamidwivesalliance.org/nepa-events-skills-workshop-potluck-and-peer-review/feed 0 Philadelphia Events – International Day of the Midwife http://www.pamidwivesalliance.org/http:/www.pamidwivesalliance.org/philadelphia-events-international-day-of-the-midwife http://www.pamidwivesalliance.org/http:/www.pamidwivesalliance.org/philadelphia-events-international-day-of-the-midwife#comments Wed, 04 May 2011 00:46:15 +0000 admin http://www.pamidwivesalliance.org/?p=135 Let’s celebrate International Day of the Midwife locally in Philadelphia on May 5th at 6pm. On this day supporters will walk nationwide showing support and increasing awareness of midwives in the community. For this inaugural walk, the purpose will be having fun, meeting new families, and showing support. Everyone is encouraged to make shirts with your favorite saying about [...]]]> Let’s celebrate International Day of the Midwife locally in Philadelphia on May 5th at 6pm. On this day supporters will walk nationwide showing support and increasing awareness of midwives in the community. For this inaugural walk, the purpose will be having fun, meeting new families, and showing support. Everyone is encouraged to make shirts with your favorite saying about midwives. So come run, walk, or stroller your way with families of Philly on May 5th. A 5K path will be marked with shorter options available.

An optional donation is appreciated to support the Mothers and Midwives in Action (MAMA) campaign so they may continue to fight for the rights of Midwives!

If you’d like to RSVP, volunteer, or ask questions, email us at midwivesmatter@gmail.com

Registration will begin at 5:30 with the walk starting at 6pm.

On facebook? Another group for us with members nationwide! Join the March for Midwives facebook page and keep in touch with others across the country who are committing to walk on May 5th. Training guides available!

]]> http://www.pamidwivesalliance.org/http:/www.pamidwivesalliance.org/philadelphia-events-international-day-of-the-midwife/feed 0 May 5th – International Day of the Midwife http://www.pamidwivesalliance.org/http:/www.pamidwivesalliance.org/may-5th-international-day-of-the-midwife http://www.pamidwivesalliance.org/http:/www.pamidwivesalliance.org/may-5th-international-day-of-the-midwife#comments Wed, 04 May 2011 00:44:43 +0000 admin http://www.pamidwivesalliance.org/?p=133 This summer, Midwives from around the world will gather in Durban, South Africa for the International Confederation of Midwives’ 29th Triennial Congress. To kickstart their session, supporters everywhere will be walking a 5k on May 5th to show our support for the cause.

On May 5th, in celebration of the International Day of the Midwife [...]]]> This summer, Midwives from around the world will gather in Durban, South Africa for the International Confederation of Midwives’ 29th Triennial Congress. To kickstart their session, supporters everywhere will be walking a 5k on May 5th to show our support for the cause.

On May 5th, in celebration of the International Day of the Midwife and just days before Mother’s Day, thousands of people from around the world will come together for the Global March for Midwives.

No matter where you are, you can help bring attention to the needless death of mothers and their babies, and the heroes working to save their lives. You’ll be part of the International Confederation of Midwives’ call to action, joining a coalition of supporters working to improve maternal and newborn health.

Join us, and commit to walking 5 kilometers on May 5th to support these heroes!

http://www.facebook.com/MarchforMidwives
http://www.internationalmidwives.org/CongressesEvents/InternationalDayoftheMidwife/tabid/327/Default.aspx

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