Virtual International day of the Midwife

This is a 24 hour virtual conference held annually on International Day of the Midwife, 5th May 2013. A great way to hear from midwives and other interested parties from all over the world. This year the ARM is one of the sponsors and is also presenting a session on the New Vision. Join us!! See www.vidm.org for more details.

National Meeting 15th June 2013

 Saturday, June 15, 2013, 10 – 4.30

Third Stage of Labour

main speaker: Dr David Hutchon on ‘Delayed Cord Clamping’

plus roundtable forum exploring different approaches to facilitating the third stage of labour

venue: Summerhill Bowling Club, Winchester Terrace, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 6EH, approx 10 minute walk uphill from Newcastle Central Station

contacts: Julie Dawid 07957993370 juliedawid@yahoo.co.uk; Katherine Hales 07810665733 katherinehales@talktalkbusiness.net

Any members planning to come who feel they have particular knowledge or skills to pass on about the third stage of labour and would like to contribute to the roundtable forum, please get in touch with Julie 07957993370 juliedawid@yahoo.co.uk

Annual Retreat Fri 20 Sept – Fri 27 Sept 2013

Venue: The Farmhouse, Somersal Farm, Somersal Herbert, Nr Ashborne,Derbyshire, DE6 5PD

Come and share in a week of relaxing, story telling and eating good food. Vegetarian cooking, washing up and cleaning is shared by all and you are welcome to visit for a day, stay for a night or for the week. Therapies may be offered by participants. Book early as places are limited. Booking form

AGM: Sunday September 22 2013, Sheffield - details to follow

Homebirth Study Day: Wednesday September 25 2013 – details to follow

Annual Conference

Our conference in November 2012 was a great success with over 125 delegates. Held in Nottingham, it was titled Midwifery without Fear.  Our next conference is to be held on Friday March 14th 2014 also in Nottingham. Watch this space for details.