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SUMMARY:American Delivery Movie
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URL:https://midwife.org/event/american-delivery-movie/
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SUMMARY:International Day of the Midwife​
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URL:https://midwife.org/event/international-day-of-the-midwife/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T130000
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SUMMARY:May Open Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://midwife.org/event/in-person-board-meeting/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250504
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SUMMARY:ACNM Capitol Hill Day
DESCRIPTION:ACNM will host a Legislative Briefing and Advocacy “Hill” Day in Washington\, D.C. on Sunday\, May 4th and Monday\, May 5th\, 2025. \nACNM will host a Legislative Briefing and Advocacy “Hill” Day in Washington\, D.C. on Sunday\, May 4th and Monday\, May 5th\, 2025. CE Approval pending. \nPlease note that Hill Day registration is non-refundable/non-transferrable. Tickets are $150. Student tickets are $50. Early bird discounts available before March 1. \nThis fee includes: \n\nBriefing on ACNM’s Legislative Priorities\n\n\nTraining for Hill Day Meetings\n\n\nMeetings scheduled for you with staff for your US Representative and Senators\n\n\nTalking points and fact sheets for each bill we will be “advocating” for\n\n\nLunch with ACNM’s Board of Directors on Sunday\, May 4th\n\nMidwifery is having a moment in the United States. Midwives can help improve the quality of maternal care and improve outcomes associated with pregnancy and birth and people in positions of power to make instrumental policy changes within our nation’s healthcare system are listening. Our goal is to ensure that ACNM’s legislative priorities remain at the forefront of policy discussions involving maternal health\, access to care\, and the healthcare workforce. This year is even more special as ACNM’s Hill Day falls on the International Day of the Midwife\, Monday\, May 5th\, and leads into National Nurses Week\, which begins Tuesday\, May 6th. \nACNM’s Hill Day allows members and midwifery supporters to engage with congressional offices to discuss their work and share their perspective\, as midwives\, on how policy impacts the work they do daily and the profession at large. ACNM Hill Day attendees will discuss the association’s federal legislative priorities during the 119th Session of Congress\, including: \n\nSupport for the Improving Care and Access to Nurses Act\n\n\nSupport for the Midwives for MOMS Act\n\n\nSupport for the PRECEPT Nurses Act\n\n\nSupport for reauthorization of the Title VIII program and the MatCare grants\n\n\nSupport for CM inclusion in Federal Statute\n\n\nSupport for Hospital Privileges for Midwives\n\nWe encourage all members interested in moving the policy needle for midwifery to join us on Capitol Hill on Monday\, May 5. A tentative agenda has been provided below. \nPlease note that registration will close on Friday\, April 25\, or once capacity for the event has been reached to give our team the appropriate amount of time to schedule meetings with your legislators. \nIf you have any questions\, please email govaffairs@ACNM.org \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://midwife.org/event/acnm-capitol-hill-day/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T140000
DTSTAMP:20250326T171729Z
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SUMMARY:Unlocking Potential: Leveraging Midwives to Transform Access to Care
DESCRIPTION:This presentation explores the pivotal role midwives play in transforming healthcare delivery in rural communities\, where access to care can often be limited. By highlighting the unique skills and expertise of midwives\, the session will showcase how they can address gaps in maternal and reproductive health services\, improve patient outcomes\, and enhance overall community wellness. Drawing on evidence-based practices and real-world examples\, the presentation will discuss innovative strategies to integrate midwifery care into rural healthcare systems\, including education\, mentorship\, and collaborative models of care. The session aims to inspire healthcare professionals\, policymakers\, and community leaders to recognize and unlock the full potential of midwives in advancing rural health access and equity. \nPresented by Amber Goodrich\, CNM\, ARNP\, MSN\, FACNM
URL:https://midwife.org/event/unlocking-potential-leveraging-midwives-to-transform-access-to-care-2/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T210000
DTSTAMP:20250214T142207Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Annual Business Meeting
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URL:https://midwife.org/event/2025-annual-business-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Organization Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T150000
DTSTAMP:20250131T200025Z
CREATED:20250131T195440Z
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SUMMARY:Surgical First Assist Workshop - April 22\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Midwife as Surgical First Assistant is an expanded practice area for the CNM and CM. The midwife who serves as first assistant in surgery functions as a perinatal and birth professional in the perioperative setting. The workshop’s focus is on applying current evidence so midwives can participate and provide continuity of care for clients during a cesarean section. In this course\, you will learn core knowledge and skills needed to perform as the surgical first assistant for cesarean\, at a novice level. \nThis course is designed specifically for midwives and addresses the promotion of vaginal birth\, shared decision-making and informed consent\, and functioning as an active member of the perioperative team. Attendees learn how to perform immediate pre-op preparation of the client for surgery\, and during surgery provide optimal surgical exposure\, participate in tissue dissection\, ensure hemostasis\, perform or facilitate wound closure\, and perform other intraoperative functions to assist the surgeon in carrying out a safe operation that optimizes outcomes. \n  \nRegister Here!
URL:https://midwife.org/event/surgical-first-assist-workshop-april-22-2025/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250404T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250404T140000
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SUMMARY:Leading a Midwifery Practice: How and Why - April 4 & 5\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:For midwifery practice leaders (and aspiring leaders). Explores components of leadership\, financial management\, strategic planning\, staffing\, quality management\, and performance evaluation. Participants will receive a workbook that includes all workshop slides\, example forms for processes discussed\, and worksheets to outline their own next steps and action plans.\n\n\nThis is an 8-hour workshop split between two days (Friday and Saturday). This course will provide opportunities to engage in an in-depth exploration of what maintaining a midwifery practice entails. \n  \nRegister Here!
URL:https://midwife.org/event/leading-a-midwifery-practice-how-and-why-april-4-5-2025/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T150000
DTSTAMP:20250131T200349Z
CREATED:20250131T195203Z
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UID:7279-1742896800-1742914800@midwife.org
SUMMARY:Surgical First Assist Workshop - March 25\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Midwife as Surgical First Assistant is an expanded practice area for the CNM and CM. The midwife who serves as first assistant in surgery functions as a perinatal and birth professional in the perioperative setting. The workshop’s focus is on applying current evidence so midwives can participate and provide continuity of care for clients during a cesarean section. In this course\, you will learn core knowledge and skills needed to perform as the surgical first assistant for cesarean\, at a novice level. \nThis course is designed specifically for midwives and addresses the promotion of vaginal birth\, shared decision-making and informed consent\, and functioning as an active member of the perioperative team. Attendees learn how to perform immediate pre-op preparation of the client for surgery\, and during surgery provide optimal surgical exposure\, participate in tissue dissection\, ensure hemostasis\, perform or facilitate wound closure\, and perform other intraoperative functions to assist the surgeon in carrying out a safe operation that optimizes outcomes. \n  \nRegister Here!
URL:https://midwife.org/event/surgical-first-assist-workshop-march-25-2025/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T210000
DTSTAMP:20250131T195036Z
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UID:7277-1742324400-1742331600@midwife.org
SUMMARY:The Faucett Review: an AMCB Certification Exam Prep - March 18\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Over the course of five hours\, participants will review pertinent content and test-taking strategies to prepare for the AMCB Certification exam for Certified Nurse-Midwives and Certified Midwives. Participants will learn innovative test-taking tips to help them tackle the exam and gain confidence in approaching standardized exam questions. The Faucett Review method involves four components: Content\, Discipline\, Realism\, and Strategy. Participants will need to watch the 3 and a half hours of video content prior to attending the live webinar. \nContent includes modules on: the AMCB exam psychology\, setting realistic goals\, making a study schedule\, the art of studying effectively\, how to approach practice quizzes\, creating flashcards\, practicing a blankie page\, test-taking tips\, metacognition\, and test anxiety. In the one and a half hour live webinar\, Dr. Faucett will cover common topics that students historically find to be the most challenging. Test-taking tips will be reinforced with sample questions. Content covered will include: Primary Care\, Antepartum Care\, Intrapartum Care\, Postpartum Care\, Newborn Care\, and GYN. All topic areas are based on the AMCB candidate catalog Midwifery Skills Tasklist.
URL:https://midwife.org/event/the-faucett-review-an-amcb-certification-exam-prep-march-18-2025/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250314T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250314T170000
DTSTAMP:20250306T171550Z
CREATED:20250220T191814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T171550Z
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SUMMARY:Open Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join the ACNM Board of Directors for the March 14th Open Board Meeting. \n  \nRegister 
URL:https://midwife.org/event/open-board-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250227T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250227T220000
DTSTAMP:20250225T181636Z
CREATED:20250225T181636Z
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UID:7685-1740686400-1740693600@midwife.org
SUMMARY:ACNM SGAC Meeting
DESCRIPTION:All ACNM members are invited to join the ACNM SGAC meeting Thursday\, February 27 at 8pm ET for a panelist discussion featuring some highly regarded healthcare lobbyists from around the country who have had success with promoting\, protecting\, and advancing the interests of advanced practice midwives before state legislatures. With 48 state legislatures actively meeting as of 2/17\, you won’t want to miss the opportunity to listen and learn about what strategies and tactics have worked to center midwives and midwifery-led care in policy discussions within state capitals. \nThursday’s panel discussion will feature insight from:\nBrittany Whitley from Lamar Consulting in Virginia\nStephanie Albanese from River Crossing Strategy Group in New Jersey\nKate Worrell and Ariela Lovett from Charles Group Consulting in Massachusetts\nLisa Ward from Frontline Public Affairs in Colorado \nThis event is free for all ACNM members; however\, registration is required. Register here: https://acnm.zoom.us/meeting/register/UyCml1BQRae0Ir59u_RpzQ
URL:https://midwife.org/event/acnm-sgac-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T160000
DTSTAMP:20250219T185543Z
CREATED:20250219T185543Z
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SUMMARY:Natera Webinar: The Role of Genetic Testing in Pregnancy Loss
DESCRIPTION:Registrants will receive a recording of the webinar approximately one week after the event.\n\n\n\n\n\nAfter a miscarriage\, many patients are left with unanswered questions. Anora™\, a comprehensive products of conception (POC) miscarriage test\, can provide insight into the cause of the pregnancy loss and help guide future reproductive decisions.\n\nJoin our webinar to learn about:\n\nCommon misconceptions about pregnancy loss and the clinical utility of POC testing\nThe advantages of and clinical experience data with Anora™\, Natera’s SNP-based miscarriage test\nClinical case studies\, including one patient’s journey and how Anora™ helped her find answers about her loss
URL:https://midwife.org/event/natera-webinar-the-role-of-genetic-testing-in-pregnancy-loss/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T153000
DTSTAMP:20250224T155900Z
CREATED:20250224T155824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250224T155900Z
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SUMMARY:Applying Reflexive Praxis and Positionality in Midwifery Work
DESCRIPTION:During this webinar participants will explore Reflexive Praxis and addressing positionality in our scholarship\, leadership\, education and service in racialized communities during difficult times. Elsevier publisher requires a positionality statement from authors of the JMRP.
URL:https://midwife.org/event/applying-reflexive-praxis-and-positionality-in-midwifery-work/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T150000
DTSTAMP:20250131T200231Z
CREATED:20250131T194323Z
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UID:7275-1740477600-1740495600@midwife.org
SUMMARY:Surgical First Assist Workshop - February 25\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Midwife as Surgical First Assistant is an expanded practice area for the CNM and CM. The midwife who serves as first assistant in surgery functions as a perinatal and birth professional in the perioperative setting. The workshop’s focus is on applying current evidence so midwives can participate and provide continuity of care for clients during a cesarean section. In this course\, you will learn core knowledge and skills needed to perform as the surgical first assistant for cesarean\, at a novice level. \nThis course is designed specifically for midwives and addresses the promotion of vaginal birth\, shared decision-making and informed consent\, and functioning as an active member of the perioperative team. Attendees learn how to perform immediate pre-op preparation of the client for surgery\, and during surgery provide optimal surgical exposure\, participate in tissue dissection\, ensure hemostasis\, perform or facilitate wound closure\, and perform other intraoperative functions to assist the surgeon in carrying out a safe operation that optimizes outcomes. \n  \nRegister Here!
URL:https://midwife.org/event/surgical-first-assist-workshop-february-25-2025/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T203000
DTSTAMP:20250130T173444Z
CREATED:20250130T173257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T173444Z
UID:7078-1739991600-1739997000@midwife.org
SUMMARY:Developing a Midwifery Clinical Practice Strategic Plan
DESCRIPTION:This webinar for midwifery clinical leaders will discuss how to develop\, implement and evaluate mission-compatible short and long-term strategic plans for a clinical practice. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://midwife.org/event/developing-a-midwifery-clinical-practice-strategic-plan/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250205T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250205T213000
DTSTAMP:20250203T140922Z
CREATED:20250203T140922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T140922Z
UID:7298-1738785600-1738791000@midwife.org
SUMMARY:February Town Hall
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin ACNM President Jessica Brumley and the Board of Directors for a town hall on Wednesday February 5th at 8pm ET. \n  \nRegister Here
URL:https://midwife.org/event/february-town-hall/
CATEGORIES:Organization Meetings
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