Conscious Birth Summit 2012: Schedule of Events

Conscious Birth Summit
February 3-4, 2012
Iowa City Public Library, Free to the public

Friday, February 3, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Location: Willowwind School

"Childbirth to Childhood Cafe” Come for an evening of

thought-provoking conversation with a diverse group of parents

and family support providers about care choices after childbirth -

in home care and daycare options, nannies, preschool education,

and other care options. We will use the World Cafe model to

facilitate discussion in order to hear a diverse range of thoughts

and ideas.

This event takes place at Willowwind School, 950 Dover Street Iowa City, IA 52245-5228

(319) 338-6061 www.willowind.org/

Saturday, February 4, 2012 at Iowa City Public Library

Meeting Room A

10:00 a.m.

"Exercise and Babywearing for a Healthy and Pain-

free Birth and Beyond” with Progressive Rehabilitation

Associates, Kim Blackwell-Esch, PT

Kim graduated from UI Physical Therapy program in 2004 and

have been practicing at Progressive Rehabilitation Associates,

LLC since that time. She treats orthopedic injuries and also

specialize in Women's Health, including pelvic pain, urinary

incontinence, pregnancy and post-partum issues.

10:45 a.m.

"The VBAC Dilemma"

from the film More Business Of Being Born.

11:30 Janelle Railey, MA, LMHC of Eastwind Healing Center will

give a talk on “Childbirth as a Rite of Passage Into

Conscious Adulthood.”

Janelle Railey MA, LMHC, RYT is a

licensed psychotherapist, meditation instructor, experienced yoga

teacher and childbirth educator. Her work is concerned with

developing a self-sensing awareness of the present moment and

to the body-mind connection.

12:30 p.m.

“Special Deliveries” from More Business of Being Born

1:00 p.m

"Acupuncture for the Childbearing Years” with Alice

Spitzner Claussen L.Ac., Dipl.O.M.

Twig & Needle Chinese Medicine LLC

Alice Spitzner Claussen is a licensed acupuncturist (L.Ac.) though

to be more precise a Traditional Chinese Medical (TCM) practi-

tioner. There is much more to TCM than just acupuncture. TCM

is about treating the whole person not just the disease. TCM

practitioners strive to help their patients target areas of imbalance

in their body and/or life that may be creating illness. Then,

together, patient and practitioner formulate a treatment plan,

incorporating the Five Pillars of TCM.

1:45 p.m.

“Special Deliveries” Part 2 from More Business of Being Born

2:30 p.m.

Dr. Ron Robinson, DC, CACCP of Robinson Family Wellness

2:30 The Wellness Pregnancy--Dr. Ron Robinson, DC, CACCP of

Robinson Family Wellness will offer complimentary care information,

discussing his specific, gentle techniques for proper alignment and

preparation for natural birth as well as nutrition and postpartum care

of the family.

Dr. Ron Robinson maintains a certification from the ICPA as a

Pediatric and Family Wellness Chiropractor (CACCP). He is the only

Chiropractor in the Iowa City/Coralville area with this certification. He

also holds an additional certification for the Webster Technique.

3:15 p.m.

"Exploring Your Options" from the film More Business Of Being

Born.

4:30 p.m.

Doulas and Hospital Practitioners, Q&A panel sponsored by Jenn

Bowen, Birth and Postpartum Doula

5:30 p.m.

Meet the Homebirth Midwives hosted by Katie Sullenbrand of

Eastern Iowa Midwifery

6:30 p.m.

Friends of Iowa Midwives update. Visit:

www.friendsofiowamidwives.org

6:45 p.m.

“Ina May’s Kitchen” film clip from More Business of Being Born

sharing an interview that Ricki and Abby had with America’s leading

midwife, Ina May Gaskin at home on the The Farm.

In the Children’s Room

12 p.m.

Prenatal Yoga with Jennifer Deslippe, RYT of Sweet Feet

Yoga

Jennifer Deslippe is the Prenatal Yoga instructor at Sweet Feet Yoga

on Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings. Join her for this

free sample class -- a yoga practice for the body, mind, and baby.

She will lead the mother-to-be through gentle asanas that help

support a healthy birth and labor. Pregnancy is a sacred passage in

your life. Honor this time by building body and breath awareness

while bonding with your baby.

1 p.m.

Baby & Me Yoga with Dana Robinson RYT, RCYT

Come try out Sweet Feet Yoga’s BABY & ME class with your little

one newborn-crawling. The class includes poses for your baby which

promote better sleep and good digestion, builds body awareness

and strength as your baby works towards eventually crawling,

standing, and walking. Yoga poses for new moms are also included

to relieve tension and stress, as well as infant massage and time to

relax with your little one. A great way to bond with your baby!

At Heartland Yoga (across the pedestrian mall from ICPL)

11 a.m.

"Key Yoga Poses and Meditation Techniques for Pregnancy” with

Abby Burns. Abby Burns (currently due in May with her 2nd child) is

a hatha trained yoga instructor, with a special interest in anatomy

and yoga's therapeutic application to a variety of physical needs.

Heartland Yoga will again offer a 6 week course beginning on March

25 and running through April 29,2012 called Mindful Birthing. This

course is designed to empower couples to communicate their

desires about labor and birth, learn to trust their instinctive voice,

and allow their fears to be resolved prior to birthing. This class is not

specific to one way of birthing or method of childbirth as we believe

births unfold in organic and unique ways. We integrate holistic

childbirth education, hypnosis for labor and delivery, mindfulness

meditation, and prenatal yoga in a safe and nurturing environment.

Facilitators include Betsy Rippentrop, PhD, Monica Brasile and

Janelle Railey, MA, LMHC. Registration is required. For more

information visit www.icheartlandyoga.com\MindfulBirthing, email

info@icheartlandyoga.com, or call 354-4062.

12:30 p.m.

“Bellydance for Birth” hosted by Melanie Moore, Certified

Professional Midwife and Certified FCBD bellydance instructor.

Learn more at www.tribeunda.net and www.MidwifeMelanie.com

“The bellydance represents the power of women to produce life”-

Sheila Kitzinger.

Bellydance is the original and best exercise for pregnancy and birth

preparation. It encourages optimal fetal positioning, strengthening

and increased control of the pelvic muscles, visualization of birthing

movements as natural and sexy, and healthy body image.

2 p.m.

Birth Movement: How to Use the Birth Sling, Squat Bar,

Birth Ball and Positions

The workshop is intended as a preparation for pregnant women and

their birth partners, for doulas, nurses, midwives, obstetricians and

others who are interested in learning how to use movement and

low-tech methods.

Taught by author and birth doula, Jun-Nicole Matsushita,

www.BirthMovement.com

Meeting Room B at Iowa City Public Library

10:30 a.m.

Cesarean Voices: "A healthy baby is all that matters,"

and other myths with ICAN of Northeast Iowa chapter leader, Kelly

Fischer.

The International Cesarean Awareness Network, Inc. (ICAN) is a

nonprofit organization founded by Esther Booth Zorn in 1982.

ICAN’s mission is to improve maternal-child health by preventing

unnecessary cesareans through education, providing support for

cesarean recovery, and promoting Vaginal Birth After Cesarean

(VBAC).

Visit http://neiowa.ican-online.org/ for more information.

1:30 p.m.

Healing the Divide with Linda Crownover-Inch

This session is for childbirth professional that wants to explore

options in healing the divide between birth professionals, their place

of practice and how to hold the space for moms during the child-

bearing year.

Visit http://www.childbearingyearresources.info/ .