Homebirth Australia 2024 Conference Workshops
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Ritual companionship in a modern birth culture - with Rachel Reed |
Our words and actions transmit and reflect our underlying beliefs about birth and women. This workshop is for people who work with women during their childbirth rite of passage and want to explore the alignment of their philosophy and approach. We will also consider how to nurture ourselves in our work and avoid cape-wearing and cliff-jumping. This workshop is interactive with activities and group work and will involve some honest and nonjudgemental digging into our egos and flaws. So, come prepared!
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Risks for Trauma and Raising the Resilience Threshold - with Billie Harrigan |
This is a dip into what we know that puts someone at risk for developing a traumatic injury (PTSD) after a traumatic insult (event). Better than that, we'll talk about what we can practically do to lessen the potential for being traumatised from adversity by increasing our resilience.
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Top Ten Reasons for Seeking a Spontaneous Physiological Birth - with Kemi Johnson |
Let's celebrate together the Top Ten Reasons for Seeking a Spontaneous Physiological Birth! It's clear to EVERYONE that spontaneous physiological birth works best at home. We can even discuss why that is - IN DEPTH.
But how many times do we discuss the pay-offs of natural birth for women AND their babies!? Let's blitz through the joys and benefits of it all - TOGETHER! |
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From Burnout To Balanced: Thriving as a Birth Worker - with Phillippa Scott |
Are you feeling overwhelmed and teetering on the edge of burnout? Imagine a life where you not only manage these challenges but thrive, feeling energized and passionate about your work every day. Join Philippa Scott, a mental health therapist and birth worker with over 20 years of experience, for a transformative workshop. Philippa understands what you’re going through – she’s faced the same struggles and has emerged stronger and more balanced. In this workshop, Philippa will delve into the science of compassion fatigue and vicarious trauma, helping you understand your own mental health and why it’s crucial. By prioritizing your well-being, you'll learn how to build resilience, protect yourself from burnout, and enhance the quality of care you provide to families. Philippa will share practical, evidence-based strategies to create a balanced and fulfilling life. This isn’t just about surviving; it’s about thriving. It’s about becoming the birth worker you were always meant to be – for yourself, your loved ones, and the families you support. Take this opportunity to transform your approach to your work and your life. Join Philippa Scott and step into a future where you can truly thrive as a birth worker.
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Opening the Passage for the Baby - at the Beginning, Middle & End of Birth - with Jenny Blyth |
We all like to see a baby deeply engaged before labour, and then navigate through the pelvis with easy rotation and descent. But a baby in their birth can be caught or held up at the pelvic brim and having trouble coming in. Or they could be caught in descent through the pelvis, either at mid-pelvis or at the outlet.
Sometimes space is found through the birth giver’s instinctive response, but sometimes it needs an extra helping hand. In this hands-on workshop we will explore sound logic, effective methods and signs of when to act and assist the baby’s passage when it is required. We believe that sharing this essential knowledge connects the community and brings greater autonomy to everyone involved in the birth. This workshop is open to everyone – parents, midwives, doulas, support people & bodyworkers. |
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Reclaiming Breech Birth - with Sasha Hopkins |
This breech workshop is the first of its kind and will consist of a short presentation touching on the physiology of breech, manoeuvres that can support the birth if things deviate from normal as well as some breech birth videos. *There will be a simulator for those attending to have the opportunity to practice the hands on manoeuvres. *For those wanting hands on practice with simulator you are required to have short nails and remove rings and watches. There will be nail clippers and files available if needed.
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Student Midwives Circle -
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Student Midwives are invited to sit in circle with Jane as you co-create a sacred and safe space to explore the support you need to navigate the current maternity care system. You will hold each other in the confidential space and emerge feeling heard and prepared to support yourselves for your work and role.
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Singing Up the Serpent: Reclaiming Sacred Birthing Storylines - with Dr Danielle Arabena |
Singing Up the Serpent: Reclaiming Sacred Birthing Storylines is a two-hour interactive workshop that invites participants to awaken the ancient wisdom of the Serpent, a powerful creator being, to explore the deep wisdom we hold within and the sacred nature of birth. Through reflective practices underpinned by Indigenous knowledge systems, we will journey with the Serpent to understand birth not just as a physical process, but as a sacred, sovereign act connected to our Ancestors and the Land. When we honour the teachings of the Serpent, we work to decolonise birth and reclaim the sacred storylines that connect us to the land, waterways, and ourselves.
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