In 2008 Birth Matters Tidewater:

• Enjoyed an informal conversation about the midwifery in a hospital setting with Tara Smith, CNM who will be joining the midwives at The Midwifery Center at DePaul this summer...

• Celebrated Midwifery for the month of May - These are the Local Libraries,Volunteers, and Supporters that helped us celebrate with midwifery display's…

• Hosted a three part Childbirth Education series at Bayside Library in Chesapeake...

            Part I - "Choices in Childbirth"

            Part II - Karen Carroll, CNM

            Part III - The Business of Being Born

• Partnered with the Tidewater AWHONN Chapter to host Jennifer Block - author of "Pushed The Painful Truth about Childbirth and Modern Maternity Care"...

• Participated in the Naro's screening of The Business of Being Born...

• Listened to Krysia Witkowski, PT from Integrative Manual Therapy & Wellness explain the relationship between body alignment and the birth process...

In 2007 Birth Matters Tidewater:

• Reviewed and discussed the Suzanne Arms film: Challenges and Choices...

• Connected with Nell Dowell, CNM, from The Midwifery Center at DePaul Hospital during a discussion on the positive effects of breastfeeding during the transition into motherhood; no matter what the birth experience...

• Became enlightened by Robin Weisbrod, from Blessed Birth Services, as she discussed the struggles and triumphs of home birth in Virginia...

• Was captivated as Kim Forbes, LCSW, discussed the emotions of the postpartum period and the importance of excellent social support to ease the transition into motherhood...

• Hosted a special benefit screening of Ricki Lake's moving documentary: The Business of Being Born...