Events – CAM Conference

The Canadian Association of Midwives is pleased to announce its 10th AGM, Conference & Exhibit:

The Place of Birth
October 6-7-8, 2010
Sutton Place Hotel
Edmonton Alberta

The Canadian Association of Midwives Annual Conference in 2010 will focus on a theme that is inspiring new research, passion and debate in maternity care and research circles in many countries today: The Place of Birth. Invited Canadian and international speakers will bring current findings and expert perspectives on various birth settings, the safety of home birth and the impact of birthplace on maternity care politics, practices and outcomes.

Download the Conference Preliminary Program Now! (PDF)

October 5, 2010      1:00 PM – 8:30 PM   
Fee: $99.00 (Early Bird rate until August 30th) Fee includes supper and nutritional breaks.

What’s Going on Down There? Everything you wanted to know about the vagina but were afraid to ask.

Ensuring Women Stay Strong, Stay in Control - Mary Wood,  Physical Therapist

Pelvic dysfunctions involving back pain, pelvic pain, incontinence, prolapse and sexual pain often have an onset during pregnancy, birth or the early postpartum period.  These dysfunctions can become persistent impacting a woman’s health and well-being.  This session will reinforce midwifery practices and introduce new strategies to prevent pelvic dysfunctions  and/or limit the impact of dysfunctions should they occur.

Suturing - Beyond the Basics - Dr. Jack Stonehocker 

Assessing and suturing unusual perineal, labial and sulcus tears including a hands-on demonstration by Dr. Stonehocker. Participants to bring a needle driver, scissors, suture material and foam (memory foam if possible) to practice suturing techniques.

Save the Pelvic Floor! - Susan Prendergast, Nurse Practitioner     

There is much published literature that has examined the prevalence of de novo pregnancy and/or postpartum incontinence however, most of these studies involved retrospective analysis of data and use of active management of labour. After completion of two reviews focused on the relationships between incontinence, pregnancy and childbirth we have concluded that there is much more to the story. The state of the science for this area of research does not support the claim that vaginal birth causes incontinence. However, before proponents of natural childbirth can refute this claim, further work is required that is prospective in nature and is considerate of confounding modifiable (e.g. high pre-pregnancy BMI) and situational variables (e.g. active management of labour).  This session will summarize the key concepts underpinning this area of research and reinforce the importance of midwifery care in relation to maintenance continence.

Tips and Tricks for Pelvic and Vaginal Problems During the Childbearing Year - Barb Bodiguel, Registered Midwife 

Barb will start with her solutions and then ask for audience participation. Sharing session:  What tips and tricks have you used as a midwife ?

2010 Official Conference Suppliers

CAM is pleased to offer its conference attendees discounted rate from various suppliers.

Please download our Travel Discounts for Delegates PDF for complete instructions on how to take advantage of these reduced rates!

AIR CANADA
Reservations: 1-800-361-7585
Promotion Code: Q4TDHQA1
Valid: September 26 to October 16, 2010 to Edmonton, Alberta (YEG).
Conditions: Offers a 10% discount on the lowest fare at time of booking.

WESTJET
Reservations: 1-877-952-4696
Promotion Code: CC6352
Conditions: Receive 10% discount off the best regular fare available excluding web and promotional fares. Discounted rates are available for travel 3 days prior and 3 days after the event.

VIA RAIL
Reservations: 1-888-VIA-RAIL (1-888-842-7245)
Promotion Code: #11892
Valid: October 3 to October 9, 2010
Conditions: 10% discount off the best available fare in Economy Class/Business or Sleeper Class.

AVIS CAR RENTAL

Reservations: 1-800-331-1600
Promotion Code (AWD #): G028401

Skyshuttle
Reservations required: 780-465-8515 (one week in advance of your travel)
Cost: $17 from the airport to the hotel
www.edmontonskyshuttle.com

Taxis
Telephone: 780-890-7070 (available without a reservation)
Cost: $48 from the airport to the hotel