• Summarize the results of a series of large studies to answer important question about forms of supportive care during labor and birth, including a recently-completed large trial of a formalized approach to nursing care in early/latent phase labor
• Describe the results of a study of simple but radical modifications to a hospital labor room, to shift the focus from "bedroom" to "ambient room"
• Give examples of variations in the impact of large trials which challenge " or support " firmly-held views

702

HypnoBirthing

Sharon Said, CCE, HP

• Discover how women's bodies are designed to work in neuromuscular harmony to birth their babies with ease
• Learn what hypnosis is - and what it is not
• Learn how the HypnoBirthing philosophies and techniques eliminate the fear and tension that cause long, painful labors, replacing them with self-confidence, calm, and comfort

703

Transparency in Maternal Care

Elan Vital McAlister

• Define transparency as a health care reform measure
• Outline the potential benefits of a transparent maternity care system
• Provide an overview of transparency projects currently in progress or in the pipeline with a particular focus on The Birth Survey

704

What's So Funny About Childbirth Education

Rhonda Pattberg, RNC-OB, CNIV

• Describe the physiology of laughter
• Experience and evaluate the benefits and purpose of laughter
• Create examples of silliness for the classroom that will decrease anxiety and improve learning

705

Postpartum Mood Disorders: A Community Issue

Coleen McKeenhan, RN, BA, ICCE-CD, and Kelly Noel, RN, BSN, CLC, CCE, PHN

• List the six postpartum mood disorders (ppmd)
• Explain who's affected when a women has ppmd
• Explain the five barriers to getting treatment
• Recognize postpartum issues and actively screen clients for ppmd symptoms
• List the four usual treatment options for ppm
• How to educate/involve family and others in care/support

• Review the epidemiology of preterm and late preterm birth in the US (rates, trends, risk factors)
• Discuss the "Healthy Babies are Worth the Wait" Initiative in Kentucky
• Present resources about late preterm birth for childbirth educators

802

• Identify the thought process and learning style of our young parents
• Understand the role a CBE may play in empowering a young parent who has faced attitudes from society and care providers
• Learn teaching techniques to engage mothers as well as fathers

803

Presenting Childbirth Education in the Wake of a Disaster

Deborah Woide, RN, CBSN, ICCE

• Identify the types of disasters
• Identify the vulnerabilities of the pregnant client, newborn and family
• Identify the educational needs of the family
• Identify community resources available during disasters
• Identify the role of the childbirth educator in disasters

804

Breastfeeding Lifestyle Tips for New Moms

Andi Silverman, JD

• Provide educators with lifestyle breastfeeding tips to share with new moms
• Understand how to make moms feel more comfortable breastfeeding, both at home and in public
• Provide an opportunity for attendees to share their own tricks of the trade

805

PowerPoint Unplugged: Presenting the Information and Keeping Your Class Engaged

Donyale Abe, BA, ICCE-CD, IAT-CE

• Explore ways to create entertaining presentations
• Identify how to use PowerPoint interactively
• Discuss breaking free from PowerPoint templates
• Examine finding your voice and teaching effectively using a standardized presentation

902

• Describe the difference between anatomy and physiology
• List two functions of the hormone Relaxin
• List four visual aids to assist in teaching anatomy and physiology for pregnancy, labor and birth

903

Supporting Women and Families During Perinatal Loss

Jane Parker, BAN, RN, ICD

• Identify the needs of women and families who experience a perinatal loss
• Describe the role of a professional support person attending a birth involving perinatal loss
• Discuss the development and implementation of a Perinatal Loss Support Service

904

Incorporating Perinatal Fitness into Childbirth Classes

Connie Bach, RN, CHBE, ICCE-CD, IAT-CE-D

• Describe the short/long-term benefits of perinatal fitness
• Explore myths/truths associated with activity during pregnancy
• Discuss ACOG guidelines for perinatal fitness
• Incorporate fitness into childbirth classes

905

Developing a Postnatal Class

Cheryl Coleman, RN, BSN, ICCE-CPE-CD

• Describe two methods of assessing learning needs
• List three aspects of the process of postpartum that can affect learning
• Outline the components of a postpartum educational program

• Celebrate and honor the hard work, accomplishments and achievements that educators and doulas provide to childbearing families