CEU Midwifery

With the explosion of research and new developments in the field of human lactation over the past few years, it seems like new information is coming out every day. Our breastfeeding essentials package was designed to bring together some of the leading experts in the field to provide an overview of the most up to date research and recommendations for practice on some of the hottest topics in lactation.

The GOLD Lactation Online Conference is the largest annual breastfeeding conference in the world. It is an excellent resource suitable for all skill levels and is a perfect fit for IBCLC's, Lactation Consultants, Nurses, Lactation Educators, Breastfeeding Counselors, Mother to Mother (Peer to Peer) Support Workers, Midwives, Physicians, Dietitians, Doulas, Childbirth Educators and anyone else working or studying within the maternal-child health industry. Explore the latest research, trends, new ideas and hot topics in the world of human lactation with the 2018 GOLD Lactation Conference!

Maya Bolman discusses the importance of breast pain to be one of the major causes of weaning. The likelihood of weaning increases the longer pain persists. Engorgement, plugged ducts, and mastitis are commonly associated with acute breast pain.Description of desired/achievable state: Therapeutic Breast Massage in Lactation (TBML) is one of the important measures to resolve pain quickly.

This bundle provides evidence-based education from leading researchers and clinicians in the field neonatal care. This bundle helps bridge the gap between established protocols, practices and the rapid growth of new research.

A NARM Registered Preceptor is a credentialed, experienced midwife who agrees to train apprentice midwives intending to apply for the Certified Professional Midwife (CPM) credential and has current, approved registration through NARM. When entering into a preceptor/student partnership, each party is expected to act in a professional, responsible, and respectful manner towards the other. This webinar provides guidance on how to become a Registered NARM Preceptor, an overview of student and preceptor responsibilities, a review of the NARM Application process and documentation of clinical skills, and an exploration of the ethical considerations for the preceptor/student relationship.

In partnership with the Midwives Alliance of North America, GOLD Learning is thrilled to offer this series of selected presentations that took place at MANA 2016 in Atlanta, Georgia from October 13 -16. MANA's Annual conference is a great way to learn about the latest legal, medical and advocacy developments for midwives. This package offers 13 highly informative hours of continuing education from 15 Expert Speakers. If you were not able to attend this event in person, here is your opportunity to hear from some of the top experts in the field.

In partnership with the Midwives Alliance of North America, GOLD Learning is thrilled to offer this series of selected presentations that took place at MANA 2017 in Long Beach, California from November 2-5, 2017. MANA's Annual conference is a great way to learn about the latest legal, medical and advocacy developments for midwives. This package offers 8 highly informative hours of continuing education from 8 Expert Speakers. If you were not able to attend this event in person, here is your opportunity to hear from some of the top experts in the field.

Originally offered in 2017 at our GOLD Lactation Conference.It is a resource suitable for all skill levels and is a perfect fit for IBCLC's, Lactation Consultants, Nurses, Lactation Educators, Breastfeeding Counselors, Mother to Mother (Peer to Peer) Support Workers, Midwives, Physicians, Dietitians, Doulas, Childbirth Educators and anyone else working or studying within the maternal-child health industry.

Originally offered 2017 at our GOLD Perinatal Conference.
The birth of a child is a time of profound transition and adjustment. The care that a family receives during the perinatal period can have a lasting impact on the rest of their lives. Respectful, kind, culturally sensitive and evidence based care results in families who feel valued and empowered as they start the journey of parenthood. This has far reaching implications for the physical and mental health for both parents and child. As care providers during this vulnerable period, it’s important that we have a clear understanding of the potential impact of our practices.

What does emerging science on neurobiology and epigenetics tell us about decision making in pregnancy, labour and birth? Does birth place matter? Should caesarean reduction be the goal? How long is labour? How long is human gestation? How accurate is an ultrasound date? What happens when clients want care that does not align with community standard? How do our messages about evidence and risk affect quality and safety? What do women say? What do providers believe? This session will explore new patient-centered outcomes from research on quality, safety, risk and responsibility. Together we will review and discuss emerging tools and strategies to facilitate conversations about the best available evidence and respectful maternity care.

May 5 is the internationally recognized day for highlighting the important role that Midwives play in offering safe and supportive birth to families around the World. We are so thrilled to partake in the celebrations and share with you the wisdom and research from one of the most highly respected educators in the field.

This GOLD inspired presentation will be filled with storytelling, historical perspective and the captivating journey of birth. Karen delivers a paradigm shifting, dynamic lecture to expand our midwifery and birth mindset.

Cathy is an expert in the field of lactation support in the workplace and her presentation offers insights into the challenges faced by working mothers who are breastfeeding and provides workable solutions and resources for both mothers and employers.

The content of this wonderful session addresses needs of employed breastfeeding women, including emotional constraints, establishing and sustaining milk production, rebuilding milk production, helping women navigate avenues of support, talking with supervisors and coworkers about their needs, counseling mothers about specific pumping strategies and schedules tailored to the mother’s work situation, and sharing available resources.

As more and more families look beyond mainstream medical care in the perinatal period, there is a growing demand for integrative care practices where complementary methods are used alongside medical care. With this add-on package, we’ve brought together experts in different types of complementary care to help you learn more about how to incorporate them into your care of perinatal families. Join us for a closer look at the use of herbs, homeopathy, osteopathy, acupuncture, aromatherapy and chiropractic care during the perinatal period.

Originally offered 2016 at our GOLD Perinatal Conference.Focusing on health care from the 3rd trimester of pregnancy through childbirth and into the neonatal period, this package is appropriate for nurses, midwives, physicians, lactation consultants, doulas, and other health care workers providing care to women, infants and families.

Trauma Informed Care is defined as an organizational structure and treatment framework that involves understanding, recognizing and responding to the effects of all types of trauma. The perinatal period is a particularly vulnerable one, and it is crucial to understand how past trauma of any kind may influence the way that clients perceive and experience their perinatal care. Join our expert speakers to learn more about how to approach perinatal families through a lens of trauma informed care.

Our Breech Birth add-on package is designed to provide an in-depth focus on the topic of vaginal breech delivery. The climate of vaginal breech birth is changing as more families push to have it available as an option. Professional organizations are also starting to change their stance on breech presentation meaning an automatic C-section. This special package brings together leading experts in the field to share their knowledge, wisdom and experience of helping families to safely experience the vaginal birth of their breech babies. Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to learn from Shawn Walker, Gail Tully, Dr. Stuart Fischbein and Dr. Andrew Kotaska!

This is a series of lectures originally presented at our 2018 GOLD Midwifery Conference. It is suitable for all skill levels and is a perfect fit for Midwives, Doulas, Childbirth Educators, IBCLCs, Breastfeeding Counselors, Physicians, Dietitians and anyone else working or studying within the maternal-child health industry.

Gain new insights into the fight for normal birth, ways to combat bullying and horizontal violence, fetal monitoring, pelvic floor health, providing care for LGBTQ2S families, suturing skills, hemorrhage prevention, recognition and management, and so much more. With expert speakers, such as Hannah Dahlen, Jennie Joseph, Nancy Wainer, Carol Gray, Bonnie Gruenberg, and Andrea Dixon to name just a few, this conference promises to be full of both information and inspiration.