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January 19, 2008 at Clinton Heights Lutheran Church in Columbus

Ida Darragh, chair of the North American Regsitry of Midwives, will facilitate this day-long workshop. It is for midwives, consumers and other activists who are interested in working for legislation to end prosecution of direct entry midwives and protect the rights of families to birth at home with direct entry midwives. Ida will present an overview of the legislative process and lobbying strategies, as well as answer questions and address why this is the best route to end the prosecutions.

Lobbying "how to" topics include writing fact sheets, conducting interviews, speaking with legislators briefly and effectively, giving public testimony and answering tough questions spontaneously.

The workshop is designed to engage people who are new to engaging in politics around midwifery issues. You won't come out an expert, but you'll understand a lot more than before you came and you'll leave far more confident about how you can be part of the solution!

If you are a midwife or apprentice, Ida will be offering professional development workshops (Preceptor-Apprentice Relationships, Midwifery Ethics and How to Become a CPM) the day before. CEU's will be awarded for all workshops attended.

If you are traveling quite a distance and find that hospitality for Friday night would make is possible to attend the workshop, please indicate that with your registration.

Here's the registration information:

Protect the Right to Birth at Home

Speaker Ida Darragh, CPM, LM
Chair, North American Registry of Midwives
and licensed midwife for 22 years in Arkansas

   This 2 Day Event Includes:

A half day of professional development workshops
for midwives and aspiring midwives
Friday, January 18, 2008

Followed by

A one day public legislative workshop sponsored by Ohio Families for Safe Birth, Ohio Friends of Midwives and Ohio Midwives Alliance
Saturday, January 19, 2008

Clinton Heights Lutheran Church
15 Clinton Heights Ave, Columbus, OH 43202


Homebirth in Ohio is Under Seige!

Let's join our efforts to protect families who choose to birth at home and the midwives who are committed to serving them!

MEAC accredited Continuing Education Units (CEUs) awarded for all sessions!

Babes in arms are welcome.
Childcare will be available on Saturday for older children.

Questions? Contact Stephanie Beck Borden at 513-546-1015 or safebirthohio@gmail.com

Friday, January 18th
• 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Preceptor-Apprentice Relationships (2 CEUs)
• 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Midwifery Ethics (2 CEUs)
• 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Supper on your own
• 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. How to Become a CPM (2 CEUs)
  
  Saturday, January 19th
• 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Preparing for Midwifery Legislation (7 CEUs)

This workshop is for midwives, consumers and other activists who are interested in working for legislation to end prosecution of direct entry midwives and protect the rights of families to birth at home with direct entry midwives. Ida will present an overview of the legislative process and lobbying strategies. Lobbying "how to" topics include writing fact sheets, conducting interviews, speaking with legislators briefly and effectively, giving public testimony and answering tough questions spontaneously.

Registration Form

Please complete separate registration for each person attending

Name______________________________________________________________

Address____________________________________________________________

Phone_______________________ Email________________________________

Please check all sessions you will be attending:

_____ I am traveling quite a distance and would appreciate being able to stay Friday night with a family in Columbus. How many will be with you? ______

There is no set fee for the Saturday workshop. We will ask for a small a free will donation to give to the church for enabling us to use their space. We will have child care available for children and ask that you help provide a stipend for child care providers if you use their services.

FEE FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

SESSIONS ON FRIDAY- $5.00 per session

Total Amount Enclosed $ ____________

All fees should be made payable to Ohio Families for Safe Birth.

Registration should be received by January 15, 2008.

Mail registration to:

Ohio Families for Safe Birth, 4424 Lucerne Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45227

Or e-mail to safebirthohio@gmail.com