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I taught hospital based childbirth classes for 6 years prior to changing gears and teaching independently in my community.  Teaching evidence-based information and current best practice in my hospital class always left me feeling anxious and on edge.  Eventually, I made the decision to hang out my own shingle, and after just a few of my “own” classes, I knew I had definitely made the right choice for me.

If you have ever struggled with the same challenge, are considering what your teaching options are or feel alone in your attempts to cover the best evidence in your hospital classes, then Lamaze International has a free webinar for you that you won’t want to miss. 

Kathryn Konrad, MS, RNC-OB, LCCE, FACCE will be leading a webinar, “How to Teach Evidence-Based Childbirth Classes and Still Keep Your Job” on Wednesday, May 22, 1:00-2:15 PM EST.

Childbirth educators including RNs, LPNs lactation consultants, midwives, doulas and others who teach childbirth education in a hospital setting may find it challenging to push for safe and healthy birth outcomes. The purpose of this webinar is to examine the conflicts that may arise when hospital-based childbirth educators teach evidence-based content that is in conflict or inconsistent with hospital and/or provider policies and practices, and to investigate strategies for promoting best practices.

After attending this webinar, learners will be able to:

• Identify potential conflicts of interest when teaching childbirth education classes in a hospital setting;

• Describe strategies for empowering pregnant women to advocate for their preferences regarding evidence-based maternity care and;

• Develop strategies for promoting evidence-based birth practices within a hospital setting.

Contact hours are available.  This program has been planned by Lamaze International for 1.1 hours of CNE credit. To earn credit, attendees must register for the event, attend the entire 75 minute webinar, and complete an online evaluation within the specified time period.  This program has also been approved for 1.0 Lamaze contact hours.  See the registration page for more details.  You do not have to be a Lamaze member to attend the webinar, but you are asked to create a profile in order to register.

This is a great opportunity to learn how to be successful as a hospital based childbirth educator and navigate some of the challenges that occur when you teach for a hospital.  You will not want to miss this webinar scheduled for tomorrow.  Make some time in your schedule, and register now!  Come back and share your thoughts in our comments section on the topic and your experiences as a hospital based childbirth educator.  I know the discussion will be lively.

Kathryn Konrad has educational experience overseeing the development and presentation of childbirth, breastfeeding and parenting classes in both hospital and community settings.  Currently she is an instructor at The University of Oklahoma College of Nursing.  She received a Bachelors of Science degree from the University of Central Oklahoma in 2000 and a Masters of Science degree with an emphasis in Nursing Education from The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center in 2008.  She has been Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator since 2006, an RNC-OB since 2005 and a labor and birth nurse since 2000.  She was inducted as a Fellow in the Academy of Certified Childbirth Educators in 2011. She offers workshops on evidence-based labor support for nurses and nursing students.

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The Lamaze abstract deadline is right around the corner! Lamaze International invites you to share your knowledge and research at the 2013 Lamaze Annual Conference, Let the Good Times Roll for Safe and Healthy Birth by submitting an abstract by March 11! The Lamaze Conference Committee is seeking presenters that can build transferable skills among conference attendees through their presentations and hands-on learning sessions. This year’s Annual Conference will focus on four key elements that are significant to childbirth professionals: Business and Technology Practice for the Childbirth Educator Evidence Based Teaching and Practices Innovative Teaching Techniques New and Emerging Research in the Field of Childbirth Education Share your knowledge and experience with other maternity care professionals and benefit from professional development and interaction with colleagues. Do you want to share your research AND save money? Then submit your abstract for a poster presentation before it’s too late! Lamaze International understands the importance of sharing research, and ideas to advocate for safe and healthy birth. By submitting an abstract for a poster presentation, you will be able to share your research, classroom experiences or advocacy methods and develop a personal connection with other childbirth educators and attendees that will enhance your overall Lamaze experience. Posters are a great way to: Share the outcomes of strategic initiatives in your hospital Demonstrate ways in which you enhanced your business Explain ways in which you advocated for safe and healthy birth in your community Along with the chance to gain recognition for your work among colleagues, you will also receive a $45 discount on your registration fee if your abstract is accepted! Submit your abstract for a poster presentation by March 11 or miss out on an invaluable opportunity to connect with others while you save! Review abstract submission guidelines and category descriptions on the Lamaze Website. Questions? Email speakers@lamaze.org , or call 202-367-1128 with any questions about the abstract submission process.

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Join us for a Webinar on Thursday, February 28,  from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. EST.  

Lamaze International and OB Consult are collaborating on a joint education initiative to provide evidence-based and complimentary educational services to OB nursing staff and physicians on their role in supporting patient childbirth education and participation, resulting in enhanced physician-patient relationships, engaged mothers, and healthier babies.  This Webcast officially launches this new collaborative initiative.

Childbirth preparation has been an integral part of the birth experience for centuries, in the beginning as experiential learning when births occurred in the home and then in the 50s and 60s as part of a formal curriculum in physician offices, hospitals and the community.

Travel with us through time to see how the trends in childbirth and childbirth education can impact the care that pregnant women and their families experience in the 21st century.

• Is childbirth education a passing fancy or an integral part of the childbirth experience?
• How can physicians, nurse midwives and nurses work together to create a safe and satisfying birth experience for all involved?

Learn about evidence-based strategies that you can put into place now and in the future to educate all stakeholders in the experience of birth.

This presentation is open to all OB department staff, including OB-Gyns, OB department managers, OB nurses, lactation consultants, educators, doulas and the rest of the OB team.  This includes YOU!

This presentation features our own Michele Ondeck, RN, MEd, IBCLC, LCCE, FACCE,  Lamaze International President-Elect and Margaret “Peggy” M. DeZinno, BS, RN, LCCE, an OB-Gyn risk management specialist.

This is a great opportunity to learn more about the Lamaze International and OB Consult cooperative venture, and clarify the importance of your role in supporting families and babies as part of the OB team.

Find more information on the Lamaze International Webinar page. Register now by following this link.

For more info, questions about registration or webinar content, please contact OB Consult at 717.399.6658 or ceb@ob-consult.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Space is limited.
Reserve your Webinar seat now at:
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/245111544

 

Childbirth preparation has been an integral part of the birth experience for centuries, in the beginning as experiential learning when births occurred in the home and then in the 50s and 60s as part of a formal curriculum in physician offices, hospitals and the community. Travel with us through time to see how the trends in childbirth and childbirth education can impact the care that pregnant women and their families experience in the 21st century. •     Is childbirth education a passing fancy or an integral part of the childbirth experience? •     How can physicians, nurse midwives and nurses work together to create a safe and satisfying birth experience for all involved? Learn about evidence-based strategies that you can put into place now and in the future to educate all stakeholders in the experience of birth.

 

Title:

Childbirth Education – A Collaborative Role for Nurses and Doctors

Date:

Thursday, February 28, 2013

Time:

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EST

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Science & Sensibility is in the process of compiling a comprehensive calendar of all the 2013 conferences that might be of interest to our wide variety of readers and we want your input.  Do you belong to an organization that is having a conference in 2013? Do you have a favorite conference that you look forward to attending year after year?  Is there a dream conference that you have always wanted to attend that you think our blog readers might like to know about?

I love to attend conferences, (Lamaze International’s is one of my very favorites) and love to read through all my choices every year. I also know that obtaining contact hours and hearing the newest information, brought to me by leaders in maternity care topics is essential to being current and up to date.  Also, it energizes me to be with others who share my professional interests.

If you would like your organization’s conference to be considered for inclusion in our conference calendar of items of interest to birth professionals of all sorts, please send an email to  me with the information listed below.

Yes!  I have a conference you should know about! http://flic.kr/p/anMSAM Please send an email to Sharon Muza, S&S Community Manager, with the following information (or as much of it as you have) if you have a recommendation for a 2013 conference to be included in Science & Sensibility’s comprehensive list. Organization Name Organization Website Conference Date Conference Location (City and State) Conference Title (if known) Other information you feel is important Deadline for submission is Friday, January 24th, 2013.

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There is an exciting and free webinar offered by Lamaze International tomorrow, December 13, 2012 and I wanted to make sure that you were signed up!

Social Media for Childbirth Educators presented by: Kathryn Konrad, MS, RNC-OB, LCCE, FACCE will be an opportunity to learn about, discuss and explore the different methods of communicating with today’s parents.  What forums and venues do young families use to gather information and how can you harness the power of social media to build your business, market your skills and interact with the families you are working with?  Even if you are already familiar with this topic, you will be sure to learn a few new tips and discoveries that can only enhance your skills.

The specifics:

Social Media for Childbirth Educators Webinar

Date:  Thursday, December 13, 2012

Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EST

Reserve your Webinar seat now!

You may also receive 1 Lamaze Contact Hour, and one Nursing Contact Hour upon purchase and completion of a quiz. This is optional, the webinar is free.

Come back and let us know your thoughts, what you are excited to try and how you use (or will use) social media to help you in your business practices!

Please contact the Lamaze International office with questions about registering, contact hours or other webinar focused needs.  See you online!

 

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