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Past Events

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...

  • 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...

 

 
Birth Matters Tidewater is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. We have no religious or political affiliation.
All donations are tax-deductible.
Birth Matters in Tidewater
Director: Kathy Hubbard
phone: 757-644-7300
email: hubbama@cox.net