October 5, 2015: 12pm – 1pm

This presentation will address the maternity care crisis through the consumer voice and the need for unity around the common purpose of improving maternity care. Frustrated by the care she witnessed women receiving during ten years as a community level childbirth professional, Dawn mobilized other mothers across the country to take to the streets. In just two short years, ImprovingBirth.org has grown into a powerful consumer voice with thousands of volunteers and followers across the country. Come hear what consumers are already doing to bring about change and why we know they are the answer to the problem. She’ll share how marketing and social media play a huge role in engaging people like never before and how you can get involved to help usher in the transformation of maternity care.Find out more »

October 4, 2015: 1:15pm – 2:30pm

Join us in this session aimed at optimizing collaboration among physicians, nurse-midwives and other healthcare providers. Hear about the learned experiences of these providers and the value this provides for the consumer. Take home tips for making your team more effective.Find out more »

October 4, 2015: 11:45pm – 12:45pm

The process of transfer from birth center to hospital presents challenges for the transferring woman and providers at both sites. The Model Practice Guidelines for Transfer from Home or Birth Center to Hospital will be presented. A model of collaboration between a birth center and a University Hospital based Family Medicine Maternal and Child health service will be presented. Case studies will be offered from both a CPM and CNM center.Find out more »