With over 30% of WA women having their labour induced, this is a topic that needs to be discussed. Women still deserve to have a positive experience and be the centre of the decision making process. Phoebe is a registered nurse and midwife dedicated to empowering birthing women within the healthcare system. With a background in nursing and midwifery, she currently coordinates the Family Birth Centre at Fiona Stanley Hospital while pursuing a Masters in Healthcare and Clinical Research, marking the beginning of her research career. After a decade as a midwife, the arrival of her own baby brought Phoebe a profound realization, she now intimately comprehends the transformative power of birth and the imperative of safeguarding its sacred space. #Strengthtoprogress #STP24 #inductionoflabour #shareddecisionmaking #womancentredcare
Student midwives are the future of midwifery, so it's essential that we foster their confidence and understanding of physiologic birth. Kate Buchanan has been seeking to understand student midwives' attitudes towards homebirth and the midwifery role. Kate is a Post Doctoral Research Fellow in Midwifery with Edith Cowan University and holds an honorary Research Consultant position with the South Metropolitan maternity Health Service. A Registered midwife with over 20 years of clinical experience in tertiary, rural midwifery and homebirth support settings, Kate has also worked in universities as a Midwifery Lecturer and achieved her PhD in 2023. Kate’s research area is midwifery philosophy, ethics and mental health; she is also interested in supporting women’s innate birthing capabilities and the advancement of the midwifery scope of practice. #strengthtoprogress #STP24 #thefutureofmidwifery #studentmidwives
I am so honoured, excited, and nervous to be presenting at my VERY FIRST conference later this year for @rednosegriefandloss alongside my very smart and excellent at writing abstracts colleague @writing_grief And to find out that one of my midwifery idols @hannah.dahlen will also be there presenting is the icing on the cake (and also adding to my nerves just a touch!) #bereavedmother #tfmr #perinatalloss #bereavementsupport #STP24 #strengthtoprogress @strengthtoprogress
Most of us cannot begin to imagine the impact of losing a child but this is the reality for many women and families. Our next speakers, Cat and Megan not only have experienced this first hand but have worked with Red Nose to provide bereavement support to families who have experienced the loss of a baby or child in Australia. They are going to be educating us all on the services available to better support women and their families. #STP24 #strengthtoprogress #rednose #stillbirthawareness #hospitaltohome
And the next speaker is..... Many of you will have heard our next speaker, Dr Melanie Jackson, on her podcast @thegreatbirthrebellion. She's coming to Perth to join us in creating Strength to Progress, discussing "the place of civil disobedience in midwifery" Link to tickets in the bio. meWe are almost sold out!!!!!!!! If you haven't heard her podcast jump on now and have a listen. She recently interviewed one of our other speakers @dr.marina.weckend about Physiological Plateaus. @thegreatbirthrebellion @melaniethemidwife www.melaniethemidwife.com.au #strengthtoprogress #STP24 #thegreatbirthrebellion #physiologicalplateaus #berebellious #civildisobedience
Many of you will have heard our next speaker, Melanie Jackson, on her podcast @thegreatbirthrebellion. She's coming to Perth to join us in creating Strength to Progress, discussing "the place of civil disobedience in midwifery" Link to tickets in the bio. If you haven't heard her podcast jump on now and have a listen. She recently interviewed one of our other speakers @dr.marina.weckend about Physiological Plateaus. @melaniethemidwife www.melaniethemidwife.com.au #strengthtoprogress #STP24 #thegreatbirthrebellion #physiologicalplateaus #berebellious #civildisobedience
Do you have a good work life balance? Sara is going to provide an interactive activity that we can all benefit from - finding a work-balance. Sara qualified as midwife in Australia in early 2003 and has worked in the profession ever since as a clinician, in education, and as a researcher. She is currently employed in a midwifery research-focused role as a Vice Chancellor's Professorial Research Fellow at Edith Cowan University, and she is also an Honorary Research Consultant at Fiona Stanley Hospital in Perth, Western Australia, Adjunct Professor of Midwifery at Australian Catholic University, and a Fellow of the Australian College of Midwives. Sara's program of research work is focused on optimising midwives’ intention to stay in midwifery, and on understanding what safety and quality mean in relation to maternity care according to those who receive it, and those who provide it. #STP24 #strengthtoprogress #stopmidwifeburnout #edithcowanuniversity #australiancollegeofmidwives #fionastanleyhospital
What a powerful combo @midwifecaity and @loralee.midwife Loralee has spent the last twenty five years working as an emergency nurse, maternity nurse and midwife in a variety of settings such as Mexico, India, northern Canada, and the Kimberly. She has spent many years working as a midwife in private practice supporting families in the southwest of WA through the perinatal period. She values individualised care and aims to support physiological birth. Caitlyn is a registered midwife in the southwest of WA who has been working towards private midwifery practice since graduating in 2021. Committed to learning about physiological birth and autonomous midwifery practice, Caitlyn has actively sought midwifery experiences in the home environment, working with and learning from independent midwives. Currently she is undertaking a Master of Midwifery (Research) at Edith Cowan University and raising two daughters with her husband on their Yallingup family farm. Buy your tickets now - link in the bio #strengthtoprogress #wamidwives #endorsedmidwives #mentorship #stp24
Did you hear Marina and I on the @thegreatbirthrebellion podcasts talking about all things physiological plateaus?? Marina has also been interviewed by the @themidwivescauldron If you haven't had a listed yet, make sure you have a do to get a taste of what you're in for when @dr.marina.weckend presents at Strength to Progress 2024. Marina Weckend has 13 years experience working as a midwife, in midwifery education, and in health research. Marina completed her doctoral research, focusing on variations and pauses in the pattern of physiological childbirth and is continuing this research currently. Link to tickets in the bio. #physiologicplateaus #strengthtoprogress #STP24
Speaker announcements are happening for the Strength to Progress!! Claire is the founder of The Centre of Bright Beginnings in Scarborough which offers both in-person and online support for new parents, parents-to-be and their families, with a focus on continuity of care. Yoga, pelvic health and movement education, matrescence coaching (and soon Bowan therapy) are all incorporated into the classes, programs workshops and retreats that Claire facilitates. Claire is passionate about sharing how yoga is so much more than a form of exercise and is constantly seeking to work towards inclusivity and reciprocity in her offerings. Link to tickets in the bio. @yourbrightbeginning #STP24 #strengthtoprogress
Sara is going to provide an interactive activity that we can all benefit from - finding a work-balance. Sara qualified as midwife in Australia in early 2003 and has worked in the profession ever since as a clinician, in education, and as a researcher. She is currently employed in a midwifery research-focused role as a Vice Chancellor's Professorial Research Fellow at Edith Cowan University, and she is also an Honorary Research Consultant at Fiona Stanley Hospital in Perth, Western Australia, Adjunct Professor of Midwifery at Australian Catholic University, and a Fellow of the Australian College of Midwives. Sara's program of research work is focused on optimising midwives’ intention to stay in midwifery, and on understanding what safety and quality mean in relation to maternity care according to those who receive it, and those who provide it. #STP24 #strengthtoprogress #stopmidwifeburnout #edithcowanuniversity #australiancollegeofmidwives #fionastanleyhospital
What a powerful combo @midwifecaity and @loralee.midwife Loralee has spent the last twenty five years working as an emergency nurse, maternity nurse and midwife in a variety of settings such as Mexico, India, northern Canada, and the Kimberly. She has spent many years working as a midwife in private practice supporting families in the southwest of WA through the perinatal period. She values individualised care and aims to support physiological birth. Caitlyn is a registered midwife in the southwest of WA who has been working towards private midwifery practice since graduating in 2021. Committed to learning about physiological birth and autonomous midwifery practice, Caitlyn has actively sought midwifery experiences in the home environment, working with and learning from independent midwives. Currently she is undertaking a Master of Midwifery (Research) at Edith Cowan University and raising two daughters with her husband on their Yallingup family farm. Buy your tickets now - link in the bio #strengthtoprogress #wamidwives #endorsedmidwives #mentorship #stp24
Have you listened to our next speaker be interviewed for both @themidwivescauldron and @thegreatbirthrebellion podcasts? If not, make sure you have a listen to get just a taste of what you're in for when @dr.marina.weckend presents at Strength to Progress 2024. Marina Weckend has 13 years experience working as a midwife, in midwifery education, and in health research. Marina completed her doctoral research, focusing on variations and pauses in the pattern of physiological childbirth and is continuing this research currently. Link to tickets in the bio. #physiologicplateaus #strengthtoprogress #STP24
Claire is the founder of The Centre of Bright Beginnings in Scarborough which offers both in-person and online support for new parents, parents-to-be and their families, with a focus on continuity of care. Yoga, pelvic health and movement education, matrescence coaching (and soon Bowan therapy) are all incorporated into the classes, programs workshops and retreats that Claire facilitates. Claire is passionate about sharing how yoga is so much more than a form of exercise and is constantly seeking to work towards inclusivity and reciprocity in her offerings. Link to tickets in the bio. @yourbrightbeginning #STP24 #strengthtoprogress
Happy international day of the midwife to all the midwives in our lives. To all the midwives - keep doing what you do, even when every day is a battle to be able to support women in the way that you want. To all the women - thank you for trusting us to be part of your journey and allowing us to have the best job ever. To all the doulas - thank you for fighting the fight along side us and supporting women when we might not always be able to. And to all of you. Thanks for your support for Strength to Progress and your passion about seeing change. Stop taking crumbs - let's take the cake! #takethecake #strengthtoprogress #IDM2024
Late post to say Happy International day of the midwife! Been a crazy week in my little birthworld but just wanted to shout out to all the wonderful midwives I know. I have been so blessed to work with the best and continue to be surrounded by incredible midwives. @kathleeeenjohnson precious photo taken by the wonderful @catfancote.capturingbirth #internationaldayofthemidwife #homebirth #internationalmidwivesday #strengthtoprogress
Date: 04th April 2024 Time: 5pm start Location: North Perth Town Hall, 26 View Street North Perth. There are limited facilities so please bring your own water bottle or necessary refreshments. Babes in arms are of course welcome. We are planning on heading to The Rosemount after the event for ongoing networking and dinner or drinks. There is limited parking available at the venue so first come first served. There is more parking available on the street or next to The Rosemount. Do you know someone who hasn't bought a ticket yet? They can buy a ticket at the door if work/kids/births allow - just get them to bring a fiver to donate. Questions can be asked in person or send us a message on Instagram - @strengthtoprogress On another note.....have you got your ticket for strength to progress? Buy tickets here: https://buytickets.at/strengthtoprogress/1071840 Ciara and Clare #strengthtoprogress #thegreatbirthdebate #takethecake
Haven't got your tickets yet? Were you hesitant to buy a ticket because you were unsure if someone is going to be in labour? or if your sick kid would be better? or your partner home from work early enough No worries. You can buy a ticket online all day today or you can grab one at the door. Just bring $5 cash with you. See you there. . Buy through Ticket Tailor, on the Strength to Progress platform. https://buytickets.at/strengthtoprogress/1071840 #strengthtoprogress #thegreatbirthdebate #takethecakee
Meet the panel: Clare Davison Dr Clare Davison is a midwife, academic and feminist. Clare is passionate about promoting and supporting physiological birth and working with women so that they can be empowered in their birth choices. Clare combines these passions by working as an independent midwife, providing holistic continuity of care to women; and as an academic teaching and hoping to inspire the next generation of midwives. Buy your tickets through the Strength to Progress webpage. Just $5. https://buytickets.at/strengthtoprogress/1071840 @dr.midwifeclare #thegreatbirthdebate #strengthtoprogress #takethecake
Meet the panel: Naomi Newman Naomi is an endorsed privately practicing midwide who supports women panning a homebirth. She is passionate about supporting women to achieve an empowering birth with choice at the centre of her practice. Buy your tickets through the Strength to Progress webpage. Just $5. https://buytickets.at/strengthtoprogress/1071840 @calmicbirthmidwifery #thegreatbirthdebate #strengthtoprogress #takethecake
Meet the panel: Emma Schrader Emma is a doula, florist and mother of three young children. When she is not caring for her kids or at work, Emma volunteers as a breastfeeding counsellor. Emma is passionate about supporting women as they discover their birthing and breastfeeding wisdom. Buy your tickets through the Strength to Progress webpage. Just $5. https://buytickets.at/strengthtoprogress/1071840 #thegreatbirthdebate #strengthtoprogress #takethecake
Meet the panel: Kathleen Johnson Kathleen is an endorsed midwife working in private practice. She is passionate about women’s rights and bodily autonomy and all things birth! Buy your tickets through the Strength to Progress webpage. Just $5. https://buytickets.at/strengthtoprogress/1071840 @kathleeeenjohnson #thegreatbirthdebate #strengthtoprogress #takethecake
Meet the panel: Emily Huck Emily is a WA trained GP with an interest in women's health. A mother of 4, with personal experience with public antenatal, private obstetric and private midwifery services. She believes all pregnant women deserve to make an informed choice as to where and how they birth their babies, and that all women should have access to a known midwife through pregnancy, birth and postpartum. Buy your tickets through the Strength to Progress webpage. Just $5. https://buytickets.at/strengthtoprogress/1071840 #thegreatbirthdebate #strengthtoprogress #takethecakee
Meet the panel for The Great Birth Debate Vicki Hobbs Back to Basics Birthing & Doula Training Academy Vicki Hobbs started her business in 2004 and has been working with women and complementary therapies since that time. She is one in a long line of wise and experienced women who bring calm and clarity to the birth space, so women feel safe, supported, and listened to. She is well known for sharing her commitment in educating and advocating for women and their rights and choices in pregnancy, birth and during the postpartum period. Vicki now trains doulas across Australia to ensure that women and their partners feel they have someone dedicated to their wants and needs during their pregnancy, labour, birth and postpartum period without doulas working out of their scope of practice. Buy your tickets through the Strength to Progress webpage. Just $5. https://buytickets.at/strengthtoprogress/1071840 #thegreatbirthdebate #takethecake #bebig #makeachange #perthmaternity #strengthtoprogress @backtobasicsbirthing @doulatrainingacademy
Meet the panel: Kylie is a Maternity Consumer Representative, Advocate, Lobbyist, Paediatric Nurse, all round birth nerd and, mum to three girls. She has also studied health promotion and health economics. She has worked on many projects since becoming a mum 12 years ago and started “Change Choice Continuity” in 2015. Having a background in health has provided her with a well rounded understanding of how the system works which allows Kylie to navigate that system and fight for change for women having babies. Get your tickets at https://buytickets.at/strengthtoprogress/1071840 #thegreatbirthdebate #strengthtoprogress #takethecake
Meet the panel for the Great Birth Debate this Thursday: Kylie Ekin - maternity consumer representative Vicki Hobbs - Doula, birth educator Emily Huck - mother, GP Emma Schrader - mother, doula Kathleen Johnson - Endorsed midwife Clare Davison - Endorsed midwife Naomi Newman - Endorsed midwife We are stronger together! Anyone and everyone is welcome - women, partners, doulas, midwives, students, birth workers, allied health professionals, birth nuts. Babes in arms welcome. Thursday 4th April, 5-7pm. North Perth Town Hall Buy tickets through the Strength to Progress Portal Click on the link and once you're through to the STP site just click again to buy tickets and it will give you the option to buy tickets for the debate- just select The Great Birth Debate tickets: https://buytickets.at/strengthtoprogress/1071840 #thegreatbirthdebate #bebig #makeachange #perthmaternity #strengthtoprogress
Meet the panel for the Great Birth Debate this Thursday: Kylie Ekin - maternity consumer representative Vicki Hobbs - Doula, birth educator Emily Huck - mother, GP Emma Schrader - mother, doula Kathleen Johnson - Endorsed midwife Clare Davison - Endorsed midwife Naomi Newman - Endorsed midwife Buy your tickets through the Strength to Progress website for just $5: https://buytickets.at/strengthtoprogress/1071840 #thegreatbirthdebate #bebig #makeachange #perthmaternity #strengthtoprogress
What are the questions you want us to discuss? Come and ask them on the day or let us know in the comments below. https://buytickets.at/strengthtoprogress/1071840 #strengthtoprogress #thegreatbirthdebate #weneedchange #birthrightsandrites
What are the questions you want us to discuss? Come and ask them on the day or let us know in the comments below. https://buytickets.at/strengthtoprogress/1071840 #strengthtoprogress #thegreatbirthdebate #weneedchange #birthrightsandrites
ONLY ONE WEEK LEFT! The call for abstracts closes Sunday, March 31st so don't miss out. We want to hear your ideas. If you have been thinking about it, but are not quite sure just send us an email with a brief summary of your idea and we can tell you whether it suits the theme or not. Or if you are ready to submit just follow the instructions at the link below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/10_fSHp3aZ7FX7NAM2-YzgVlh3WGhF-pAKvU1Rbj3fkM/edit?usp=sharing Presentations can be a personal story or the latest research. It can be all about the science, or represent the artistic side of maternity care. You can be a woman, a midwife, a doula, an allied health member or, anyone with an interest in maternity care in Australia. Help us make a change. Event made possible by @thebirthproject.australia @qiaraprobiotics @doulatrainingacademy #bebig #STP24 #strengthtoprogress #callforabstracts #shareyourstory
Early bird tickets are now SOLD OUT! We have opened general admission tickets early. We have limited numbers due to the capacity of the room so make sure you grab yours to avoid being disappointed. Tickets sold out last year and we are expecting them to sell out again. Don't miss your chance to hear @dr.rachel.reed and @hannah.dahlen speaking. Head to https://buytickets.at/strengthtoprogress/1071840 to secure your ticket for just $195. Also don't forget WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU. It's the speakers who make this event so inspiring and amazing. We want to hear birth stories; personal journeys; research you are working on or thinking about; what you have been up to since last year?; how you are making small changes to #bebig ?; what do you think other people need to hear - - - no idea is too small or too silly. Everyone can have a voice - women, doulas, midwives, birth workers, and anyone who works with pregnant, birthing or postpartum women. Details of what to include in your abstract submission can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/10_fSHp3aZ7FX7NAM2-YzgVlh3WGhF-pAKvU1Rbj3fkM/edit?usp=sharing Submit in a Word document/PDF to [email protected]. Submission closes March 31st and submissions will be reviewed by an independent panel. Event made possible by @thebirthproject.australia @qiaraprobiotics @doulatrainingacademy #takethecakee #stp24 #strengthtoprogress #midwiferyresearch #birthstories
Only 1 earlybird ticket left! The #StrengthtoProgress was a sell out success last year. We do expect it to sell out again this year so grab your tickets while you can. Once this final earlybird ticket is sold, full price tickets will go on sale until sold out! Head to https://buytickets.at/strengthtoprogress/1071840 to secure your ticket Don't miss the chance to see Dr Rachel Reed and Professor Hannah Dahlen as keynote speakers as well as local speakers and the #festivalofdangerousideas Made possible with the help of The Birth Project Australia Qiara Doula Training Academy Australia - Vicki Hobbs Thanks for your support! #qiara #thebirthproject #doulatrainingacademy #takethecake LETS MAKE CHANGE!!
-----What have you been up to? ----- Last year our Festival of Dangerous Ideas sparked great debate within the room about how we can make a change and improve maternity care for women. We know it inspired some women who attended to start making small changes in their workplace, friendship group or, within themselves. What have you been doing since our last conference? Have you started a group or made small changes to your practice? We'd love to hear about it. Comment below, send us an email or, jump into our DMs to keep us updated. That way we can spread the passion and take more cake! #strengthtoprogress #STP23 #takethecake #bebig
Apologies! It has taken me over a week to post this as after seeing the wonderful documentary Born at Home I have been flat out attending homebirths! 5 babies born at home since this screening. I LOVED THIS FILM!!! Even if you have no intention of ever giving birth, let alone having a homebirth, I recommend you go and see this film. Let's help get rid of the stigma surrounding homebirth in Australia. Let's talk about why more women are choosing to birth at home. Let's talk about birth trauma in Australia and why 1 in 3 women leave their birth traumatised. This is outrageous and it needs to change. We only had a short time for our wonderful discussion panel so we will be holding an discussion/panel Q and A event soon so watch this space!! PS. if you want to order a Born at Home the film tshirt please contact me. If you want to come to the Strength to Progress Conference grab a ticket, early bird tickets have almost sold out! We sold out last year and there is a very good chance we will sell out much earlier this year! Lets make change!!! #bornathomefilm #strengthtoprogress
Our early bird tickets have been running out the door as excitement builds for Strength to Progress 2024! ONLY 20 EARLY BIRD TICKETS LEFT. Get yours before they're gone. General admission will go on sale once sold out. #strengthtoprogress #STP24 #getyourtickets
Looking forward to trying out my new pool and fancy mirror! @_simplybirth #waterbirth #strengthtoprogress #homebirth
Thank you to all of you who managed to get down to our morning tea at South Beach today. What a beautiful morning of sharing food, stories and building our community!! We are planning to have these regular meet ups about once a month. All are welcome. 💜 Watch this space for the next date. Didn't manage to get any pics as was too busy chatting and soaking up the love! So thought I'd share this fabulous Placenta mug!! A present from one of my beautiful clients. #strengthtoprogress #homebirth #birthcommunity
Don't miss out on buying your ticket or submitting an abstract. Here are all the important dates you need to know about. Buy your tickets: https://buytickets.at/strengthtoprogress/1071840 Find out more about submitting an abstract: https://docs.google.com/document/d/10_fSHp3aZ7FX7NAM2-YzgVlh3WGhF-pAKvU1Rbj3fkM/edit?usp=sharing #strengthtoprogress #STP24 #takethecake
Flashback to last year's Strength to Progress conference where @dr.rachel.reed started the day talking about HERstory and the challenges women have been faced with in trying to find their power. But women are powerful, and we are unstoppable when we find solidarity among ourselves. We have to stop accepting crumbs and #takethecake. Dr Reed will be returning as one of TWO keynote speakers for Strength To Progress 2024 along with @hannah.dahlen to stoke the flames from last year and keep the fire going as we strive to be the change we want to see. Maternity care in Perth is changing and we can be part of that change. Don't miss out on a chance to grab your ticket for Strength to Progress 2024 held on October 11th at @burswood_on_swan - https://buytickets.at/strengthtoprogress/1071840 Photo by @calmicbirthmidwifery Event sponsored by @thebirthproject.australia @qiaraprobiotics @doulatrainingacademy #strengthtoprogress #STP24 #takethecake #bebig #maternitycareperth #herstory
The call for abstracts for Strength to Progress 2024 is now open. We want to hear birth stories; personal journies; research you are working on or thinking about; what you have been up to since last year?; how you are making small changes to #bebig ?; what do you think other people need to hear - - - no idea is too small or too silly. Everyone can have a voice - women, doulas, midwives, birthworkers, and anyone who works with pregnant, birthing or postpartum women. Details of what to include in your abstract submission can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/10_fSHp3aZ7FX7NAM2-YzgVlh3WGhF-pAKvU1Rbj3fkM/edit?usp=sharing Submit in a Word document/PDF to [email protected]. Submission closes March 31st and submissions will be reviewed by an independent panel. #takethecake #stp24 #strengthtoprogress #midwiferyresearch #birthstories
The call for abstracts for Strength to Progress 2024 is now open. We want to hear birth stories; personal journies; research you are working on or thinking about; what you have been up to since last year?; how you are making small changes to #bebig ?; what do you think other people need to hear - - - no idea is too small or too silly. Everyone can have a voice - women, doulas, midwives, birthworkers, and anyone who works with pregnant, birthing or postpartum women. Details of what to include in your abstract submission can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/10_fSHp3aZ7FX7NAM2-YzgVlh3WGhF-pAKvU1Rbj3fkM/edit?usp=sharing Submit in a Word document/PDF to [email protected]. Submission closes March 31st and submissions will be reviewed by an independent panel. #takethecake #stp24 #strengthtoprogress #midwiferyresearch #birthstories
Get your tickets now - Early bird tickets on sale now. Don't miss out! Head to https://buytickets.at/strengthtoprogress/1071840 to secure your ticket for just $175. Limited early bird tickets available so don't miss out. On sale until 1st June or until sold out. Don't miss the chance to see @dr.rachel.reed and @hannah.dahlen as keynote speakers as well as local speakers and the #festivalofdangerousideas Made possible with the help of @thebirthproject.australia @qiaraprobiotics @doulatrainingacademy #takethecake #strengthtoprogress #STP24 #bebig
Friends of Strength to Progress - keep an eye out in your inbox today for access to exclusive pre-sale tickets. Don't miss the opportunity to see both @dr.rachel.reed and Professor @hannah.dahlen speaking. https://buytickets.at/strengthtoprogress/1071840 For those who didn't attend STP23 watch this space for more info. Early bird tickets will go on sale in January. #strengthtoprogress #takethecake #bebig #STP24 #rachelreed #hannahdahlen
We are so excited to announce that next year Professor Hannah Dahlen will be joining @dr.rachel.reed as our second keynote speaker for Strength To Progress 2024. We know you are going to want to hear what she has to say - watch this space for ticket release dates. . . . . @hannah.dahlen is the Professor of Midwifery, Discipline Leader of Midwifery and Associate Dean (Research and Higher Degree Research) in the School of Nursing and Midwifery, Western Sydney University. She has been a midwife for more than 33 years. She is one of the first midwives in Australia to gain Eligibility and access to a Medicare provider number and prescribing rights following government reforms in 2010 and worked for nearly 10 years following this as a Privately Practising Midwife. Hannah has over 300 papers and book chapters and has strong national and international research partnerships. In 2019 Hannah was awarded a Member (AM) of the Order of Australia (General Division) in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list for her significant services to midwifery, nursing and medical education and research. In November 2012 Hannah was named in the Sydney Morning Herald’s list of 100 “people who change our city for the better” and named as one of the leading “science and knowledge thinkers” for 2012. #strengthtoprogress #takethecake #STP24 #keynotespeakers #rachelreed #hannahdahlen
We are very excited to announce that not only will the amazing @dr.rachel.reed be returning for Strength to Progres 2024 but she will be joined by another Australian midwifery icon who we cannot wait to see. Save the date Friday 11th October 2024. Pre-sale tickets will be available for this year's attendees and followers. Make sure you watch this space for general release dates - we promise you won't want to miss it. #strengthtoprogress #takethecake #bebig #bethechange #drrachelreed
It’s an honour to contribute to the ‘gathering’ in growing good birth culture in the ‘edges’- thank you @dr.rachel.reed for sharing some of my work at the @strengthtoprogress conference recently. #strengthtoprogress #birth #change #solidarity #startwhereyouare #birthecology #rewildingchildbirth
I spoke about the benefits of using your voice and a crystal singing bowl during childbirth in front of a bunch of mostly midwives and some doulas at the very first “Strength to Progress” conference! It was a very inspiring event organised by Dr Clare Davison (one of my midwives) which will definitely have a ripple effect in the birth world. I loved being a part of it and can’t wait to share more about the benefits of sound at birth and ways that we can support women to open up and release their voice to release their baby (and power). @midwife.dr.clare @strengthtoprogress #strengthtoprogress #soundbirth @nicolelloyd_soundbirth #midwives #midwivesaustralia #doulasofinstagram #perthdoulas #doulasupport #birthsupport #birthprofessionals #midwifeconference #birthconference @dr.rachel.reed
Highlight of the year? Quite possibly! Definitely a small life goal and absolute honour to see @dr.rachel.reed speaking at @strengthtoprogress and meeting her for a photo after As soon as I saw the ticket release for this event I snapped one up dreaming of this moment for MONTHS Still feel like I could squeal about it Absolute queen and legend of our time 🤗 #midwifethinking #midwife #doula #strengthtoprogress #midwifeconference #reclaimingchildbirth
I had the pleasure of attending the @strengthtoprogress conference on Friday and all I can say is WHOA. From witnessing @dr.rachel.reed in her element speaking on SOLIDARITY and RESISTANCE, to all of the other wonderful speakers who are trying to create change in the birth world, this event is one that I will be attending year after year in the hope that by gathering these powerful voices and raising these radical ideas, we can reclaim birth. Of course I took my camera along to capture all of the radical goodness and I’ll be sharing a highlight reel so so soon. Get your snacks ready 🍿
Yesterday I had the most incredible opportunity to speak at the 2023 Strength to Progress Conference here in Perth, alongside a lineup of the most inspiring and passionate speakers. The conference gathered birth workers from various industries and professions, all who are passionate about seeing a change in the birth world. My deepest thanks for @midwife.dr.clare and Ciara for their efforts to bring this event to life. With Rachel Reed as the key note speaker, as well as local passionate midwives, birth workers and women who presented on the topics that will no doubt speak change, the conference left me floored. Over 140 women came together with intention, love and enthusiasm to ignite movement. The atmosphere was electric. I spoke on the need for trauma-responsive care to become a compulsory component of tertiary education for our frontline maternity care providers, and the feedback I have received both yesterday and today has been overwhelmingly supportive. It shows me how deeply this work is needed. And it tells me that I can’t stop speaking on this until it’s heard. So, bring on Strength to Progress 2024! #strengthtoprogress
I love love loved 💕speaking at the Strength to Progress Conference today with a bunch of other passionate birth workers wanting to shake and wake up the way we think about birth 🌀🌀🌀 Nothing like a gathering of powerful women on a mission to make a difference 💪💕🙏🏻 #strengthtoprogress #midwives #doulasofinstagram #doulas @soundbirth_australia #crystalsingingbowl #soundbirth #soundbirthbowl #koshichimes #birthworld #naturalbirth #useyourvoice #vocalisation #naturalpainrelief #birthsupport #birthconference @midwife.dr.clare
Solutions need to be woman-led. #decisionmakingisnotshared #birthmap #strengthtoprogress #STP23 @birthmapping
We need to prepare women better for birth #strengthtoprogress #STP23 @empowermatrescence
You don't know what you don't know --- but you can educate yourself. #traumaresponsivecare #strengthtoprogress #STP23 @fionarogerson.counsellorperth
Ommmmmm - let your voice sing #soundbirth #soundbowl #strengthtoprogress #STP23 @soundbirth_australia
We don't need to fix it - just help #matrescence #matricentricfeminism #strengthtoprogress #STP23
Let's be more understanding. How can we help? #hyperemisisgravidarum #strengthtoprogress #STP23 @the_merrie_doula
Get your fingers out! #strengthtoprogress #STP23 #otherwaysofknowing @midwife.dr.clare
Let's change how we talk about risk #riskperception #strengthtoprogress #aSTP23 @eleanor_shenton
It's time to talk about physiologic plateaus. #plateausarenormal #physiologicplateau #strengthtoprogress #STP23
Don't ask for crumbs, take the whole cake!! @dr.rachel.reed @calmicbirthmidwifery @strengthtoprogress #strengthtoprogress #STP23
Just take the cake! #donttakecrumbs #STP23 #strengthtoprogress @dr.rachel.reed
Dr Rachel Reed keynote presentation #strengthtoprogress #STP23 @dr.rachel.reed
One of our own, @eleanor_shenton has designed this amazing Strength to Progress t-shirt for us. Available for order tomorrow for $50, come in sizes 8-20. Limited numbers are available for purchase tomorrow - first come first served. #strengthtoprogress #STP23 #bebig
We will be raising money for a cause that will be close to many of our hearts - Orana House . We have had so many kind donations provided by local businesses so we are running both a raffle and a silent auction. So bring some cash with you or be ready to do a bank transfer. 100% of the money raised will go to Orana House and don't forget it's a tax deduction! Find out more about the cause at https://orana.net.au/ #STP23 #strengthtoprogress #whiteribbon #oranahouse
You've done it again. The limited release tickets flew out the door yesterday. We are so honoured by the excitement around this event. We want as many people to be involved in this great day as possible but we are limited by seats in the conference space. The FINAL 20 TICKETS have now been released. After this we cannot release anymore (there is no more space!) so please make sure you buy a ticket now if you want to come. https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/strength-to-progress-conference-2023-tickets-568707388107 #strengthtoprogress #stp23
It goes without saying but we are going to say it anyway ... babes-in-arms are welcome at Strength to Progress 2023. We know that many of you have the most important job of looking after little ones, if they still require your full-time attention or you are breastfeeding please bring them along. It might be a good idea to bring a pram for them to rest in, as there may be limited facilities. And of course, breastfeeding is welcome. #STP23 #strengthtoprogress
FINAL TICKETS RELEASED We have just released a limited number of additional tickets for those still asking for them. But please get in quick, our numbers are limited. #STP23 #strengthtoprogress #bethechange #takeupspace https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/the-midwives-centre-61722785103
It's here! Here is the program for STP23. #STP23 #strengthtoprogress #bethechange #takeupspace https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/the-midwives-centre-61722785103
Introducing our amazing speakers #STP23 #strengthtoprogress #bethechange #takeupspace https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/the-midwives-centre-61722785103
Introducing our amazing speakers #STP23 #strengthtoprogress #bethechange #takeupspace https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/the-midwives-centre-61722785103
Introducing our amazing speakers #STP23 #strengthtoprogress #bethechange #takeupspace https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/the-midwives-centre-61722785103