Women and Birth: Politics, Power and Practice The 2nd Annual University of Worcester Birth Conference Aim
This two day conference will explore midwifery practice and women’s childbirth choices in relation to power relationships and the politics of birth.
Format
Professor Mary Nolan will chair the conference to present keynote speakers and workshops. Both days will explore the political and research evidence which relates to women’s ability to make realistic choices about their care; autonomous midwifery practice and the development of effective maternity services. Participants will also be able to choose from a number of concurrent workshops that fit within the identified conference themes. These workshops aim to showcase the work being undertaken by midwives, students and antenatal educators throughout the UK.
Invited Speakers
Sheena Byrom – Caroline Flint – Paul Lewis
Debbie Garrod – Jane Evans – Gabrielle Palmer – Kim Russell
Who should attend?
All those with an interest in developing services which meet the needs of childbearing women and support autonomous midwifery practice: service users, clinical midwives, midwife managers, student midwives, supervisors of midwives, midwife educators, midwife researchers, antenatal educators, related professionals in the fields of women’s health, public health and reproductive health.
Dates
Day 1 – Tuesday 14 July 2009 Day 2 – Wednesday 15 July 2009
Booking
Contact Joanne Gibbs:
j.gibbs@worc.ac.uk or telephone 01905 85 5147.
Or
download a conference booking form.
Cost
Standard Rate: £150 per day Two Day Rate: £245 Student Rate: £90 per day
Fees include all refreshments; a buffet lunch and supporting documentation.
Event Website:-
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