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Nurturing Childbirth Study Day

Tuesday, July 14th, 2009

A study day for midwives, obstetricians, anaesthetists and complementary therapists
24 September 2009
at ImperialCollegeLondon, Hammersmith Hospital

A study day planned by Jenny Smith (founder member of the Jentle Birth Foundation) which will explore an holistic approach to wellbeing in pregnancy and childbirth.
Registration includes a copy of Jenny’s book: “Your Body, Your Baby, Your Birth: The essential guide to feeling confident at every stage of your pregnancy and birth” published by Pan Macmillan.

Topics to be covered:

  • What is a normal birth? The reality of birthing today: Mr Shane Duffy
  • “The Gentle Birth Method”: a doorway to pain free birth: Dr Gowri Motha
  • Nurturing - the little things make such a difference: Miss Jenny Smith
  • Biological nurturing: laid-back breastfeeding: Dr Suzanne Colson
  • Normalising analgesia and anaesthesia: Dr Felicity Plaat
  • Acupuncture: Ms Lisa Sherman & Ms Jonquil Wetwood
  • Reconnecting with the pelvic floor: Ms Ramona Peoples & Ms Nicki O’Clarey
  • Yoga - the benefits for childbirth, incorporating the importance of posture, breathing and relaxation: Mrs Fenella Lindsdell

Full details can be found on www.symposia.org.uk or from The Symposium Office (Tel: 020 7594 2150)

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