Here are loads more xxxx


1 – 31 May: fundraising activities are running throughout the month.
Details: http://www.fsid.org.uk

05 May 2008 International Day of the Midwife: events

5 - 9 MayRCM week of celebrations to fit in with the ICM International day of the Midwife: professional events for midwives and a free evening lecture and drinks reception which are open to the general public.
More details from: www.rcm.org.uk


14 May 2008 Breastfeeding Management (3 days)London, £330 per person, contact UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Initiative, 0870 6063377 or http://www.babyfriendly.org.uk/courses/

14 May 2008 Workshop on Auditing Practices to Support BreastfeedingLondon, £150 per person, contact UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Initiative, 0870 6063377 or http://www.babyfriendly.org.uk/courses/

15 May 2008 Workshop on Delivering In-House Breastfeeding EducationLondon, £150 per person, contact UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Initiative, 0870 6063377 or http://www.babyfriendly.org.uk/courses/

16 May 2008Reflexology Techniques for pregnancy and childbirth (3 days)Slough, £425. Contact: Denise Tiran 08452 301323 or 07956 235456 or info@expectancy.co.uk

16 May 2008From Breast and neonatal anatomy to poor weight gain -uncovering the clues. (2 days)Bedhampton, near Portsmouth, £120.00 both days, £65.00 per day 02392782481 /sarah@lcsouthuk.biz /www.lcsouthuk.co.uk

17 May 2008 Ethical Issues in LactationBreastfeeding specialist study day
London, £65. Further details are available from Deborah Robertson: 01634 814275 or deborahruk@yahoo.co.uk

17 May 2008 Mile in Memory walks taking place as part of the Save a Baby Month fundraising activities.Further details: http://www.fsid.org.uk/mile-memory.html

20 May 2008 6 day course - Shiatsu for midwives and doulas: last 2 daysBristol, contact Suzanne Yates: suzanne@wellmother.org / www.wellmother.org / 0117 9632306

21 May 2008 Caring for Pregnant Clients (2 days)Manchester, £250. Contact: Denise Tiran 08452 301323 or 07956 235456 or info@expectancy.co.uk

21 May 2008Contemporary issues in neonatal careUClan study day
£45, Preston. Further details: ejkelly@uclan.ac.uk 01772 893809

22 May 2008Pregnancy Loss & Death of a Baby with Judith SchottMilton Keynes. £110 including 3 course lunch. Details at: www.mathpromotions.co.uk

01 Jun 2008International Confederation of Midwives 28th Triennial Congress (5 days)Glasgow, £415/£156 (booked + paid before 17/9/07); £460/£175 (booked + paid before 1/3/08); £530/£235 (after 1/3/08). Hosted by RCM. Details: info@midwives2008.org / www.midwives2008.org

02 Jun 2008 Reflexology Techniques for pregnancy and childbirth (3 days)2/9/16 June Maidstone, £425. Contact: Denise Tiran 08452 301323 or 07956 235456 or info@expectancy.co.uk

02 Jun 2008 Perinatal medicine 2008 (3 days)Harrogate. Further information: http://www.perinatalmedicine2008.uke...g/default.htmm

04 Jun 2008 Are you ready for summer? Fertility awareness and contraceptionUClan study day £45, Preston. Further details: ejkelly@uclan.ac.uk 01772 893809

05 Jun 2008 Natural Remedies in Pregnancy and ChildbirthManchester, £135. Contact: Denise Tiran 08452 301323 or 07956 235456 or info@expectancy.co.uk

06 Jun 2008 A Day at the BreechAn interactive day with Jane Evans and Mary Cronk to prepare you to assist the birth of both planned and unexpected breech presenting babies.
Glasgow, £80 (£60). Further details: www.sharingtheskills.co.uk

09 Jun 2008 Reflexology Techniques for pregnancy and childbirth (3 days)2/9/16 June
Maidstone, £425. Contact: Denise Tiran 08452 301323 or 07956 235456 or info@expectancy.co.uk

12 Jun 2008FREE workshop: Applying Positive Psychology and the Skills of Wellbeing.Cambridge. Booking: www.cont-ed.cam.ac.uk/profstudies/positivepsychology/

13 Jun 2008Breastfeeding the Premature baby and problem Solving Breast Pain when Breastfeeding (2 days)Luther King House, Manchester., £120.00 both days, £65.00 per day
02392 782481 /sarah@lcsouthuk.biz / www.lcsouthuk.co.uk

14 Jun 2008Breastfeeding Peer Support: Realising Potential and Avoiding PitfallsBreastfeeding specialist study day
London, £65. Further details are available from Deborah Robertson: 01634 814275 or deborahruk@yahoo.co.uk

14 Jun 2008 The use of water in childbirth as a means of facilitating normalitySkelmersdale, £40 per expectant couple/£27.50/£25
Contact: annie@bluelagoonbirthpools.co.uk; phone 01695 556642 or 07949 016 877
More information: www.bluelagoonbirthpools.co.uk/Workshops.htm

16 Jun 2008 Reflexology Techniques for pregnancy and childbirth (3 days)2/9/16 June
Maidstone, £425. Contact: Denise Tiran 08452 301323 or 07956 235456 or info@expectancy.co.uk

21 Jun 2008 NCT Conference (2 days)Coventry

21 Jun 2008Moxibustion for Women with Breech PresentationSlough, £135. Contact: Denise Tiran 08452 301323 or 07956 235456 or info@expectancy.co.uk

21 Jun 2008Maternal & Child Health: the challengesOxford, £50 (£25 students). Contact: Ethel Burns 01865 485296 or Heather Bower 01865 482604; midwifery@brookes.ac.uk

23 Jun 2008SIDS International 10th conference

23-26 June, Portsmouth, www.sids2008.org.uk

24 Jun 2008What's in a word? Advanced skills in communication and breaking bad newsUClan study day
£50, Preston. Further details: ejkelly@uclan.ac.uk 01772 893809

27 Jun 20084th Annual Midwifery ConferenceOrmskirk, £35 (£15). Further details: 01695 650777 or carol.wright@edgehill.ac.uk

02 Jul 2008Breastfeeding Management (3 days)London, £330 per person, contact UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Initiative, 0870 6063377 or http://www.babyfriendly.org.uk/courses/

05 Jul 2008Beyond OFPThe short- and long-term implications of foetal position and the birth process on health, development and function (a follow-on to material covered by Jean Sutton in her OFP workshop).
Reading, £55 including lunch. Contact: Katherine Davies: 01189 698488 or busybee223@btinternet.com

10 Jul 2008MIDWIFE IN THE DOCK including simulation of professional misconduct case in mock courtroomUClan study day
£55, Preston. Further details: ejkelly@uclan.ac.uk 01772 893809

12 Jul 2008Breastfeeding Clinics and Consultations *** New Study Day ***Breastfeeding specialist study day
London, £65. Further details are available from Deborah Robertson: 01634 814275 or deborahruk@yahoo.co.uk

10 Sep 2008Understanding women's experiences of early labourA study 2008 day for midwives and midwifery students
University of York, £50/£25. Details:
Jenny Brown 01904 321832 email jb70@york.ac.uk.
http://www.york.ac.uk/healthsciences/research/miru.html

11 Sep 2008 Early Labour ConferenceUniversity of York. Midwives (NHS and independent), service users and representatives, midwifery students £100.
Academic, medical, public health, commissioners, policy makers £150.
Jenny Brown 01904 321832 email jb70@york.ac.uk.
http://www.york.ac.uk/healthsciences/research/miru.html

06 Oct 20086 day course - Shiatsu for midwives and doulasLondon, £420 (£375 early booking discount).
contact Suzanne Yates / suzanne@wellmother.org / www.wellmother.org / 0117 9632306
Next 2 days: 3/4 November; last 2 days: 9/10 December

15 Oct 2008Unite/CPHVA Annual Professional Conference and Exhibition (3 days)HIC Harrogate

03 Nov 20086 day course - Shiatsu for midwives and doulas: next 2 daysLondon, £420 (£375 early booking discount).
contact Suzanne Yates / suzanne@wellmother.org / www.wellmother.org / 0117 9632306
Last 2 days: 9/10 December18 Nov 20082 day course - Shiatsu for midwives and doulasWexford, Ireland, €250
contact Suzanne Yates / suzanne@wellmother.org / www.wellmother.org / 0117 9632306
09 Dec 20086 day course - Shiatsu for midwives and doulas: last 2 daysLondon, £420 (£375 early booking discount).
contact Suzanne Yates / suzanne@wellmother.org / www.wellmother.org / 0117 9632306

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Evidence based study days for Midwives





13th May 2008 - Tickets £15
The Health of our Future
RICOH Arena , Foleshill, Coventry

Topics include:

• The Social Impact of Drugs in our Society & Pregnancy
• Managing Conflict

1st July 2008 - Tickets £30
Waterbirth Training Day
Chill Factor, 7 Trafford Way, Urmston, Manchester

Topics include:

• The latest theory, guidelines and practical advice surrounding waterbirths

Evidence based study days for Health Visitors

22 May 2008 - Tickets £15
Choosing the Correct Hypoallergenic formulae
Selsdon Park Hotel & Golf Course, Sanderstead, Surrey

Topics include:

• How to distinguish between extensively and partially hydrolysed formulae
• How to choose hypoallergenic formulae
• Nutritional factors and cows milk allergy

2 June 2008 - Tickets £15
Want to know more about Constipation and Gut Health?
The Thorpe Park Hotel & Spa, Thorpe Park, Leeds (just off J46 of M1)

Topics include:

• Childhood Constipation
• Gut Health & The infant

Evidence based study days for Neonatal Staff

9th May 2008 - Tickets £30
16th Neonatal Study Day
Hilton Edinburgh Airport Hotel, Edinburgh

Topics include:

• Developmental care
• Nutrition
• Cardiology

For more details on any of the events above or to book places please visit www.learningcurve.uk.net or call Melanie Knight on 0800 7817195.

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Seminars
All seminars are free.
If you are an external visitor who wish to attend or require further information, please contact Lisa Rodrigues on 020 8209 4312 or email lisa.rodrigues@tvu.ac.uk. This will allow us to monitor the attendance or to contact you in case the seminar has to be cancelled.

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