Water Birth study day with Dianne Garland

Water birth Study day facilitated by DIANNE GARLAND FRCM SRN RM ADM PGCEA MSc

• Internationally renowned lecturer with over 34 years of waterbirth experience
• Sandwich lunch included (Please inform the organisers of any dietary requirements at least one week prior to the study day).
• Six hours of participatory learning
• Open to all Maternity Staff and Local Birth Workers
• Discounted rate for RCM Branch Members & Royal Surrey Staff

Aims and objectives for waterbirth study session:

Aim – To promote waterbirth as a peaceful and safe option of delivery for mother, baby and practitioners.

W – Why Water – introduce the benefits of water to mother, baby and practitioners

A – Accentuate physiology – promote the efficiency of water to enhance normality within a safe and caring environment.

T – Theories – understand the theories of using water including hormonal effects.

E – Engaging with parents – utilise and develop all opportunities to engage with parents regarding the use of water.

R – Robust care – discuss and evaluate the clinical care required to support waterlabour and birth.

B- Breathing – understand the concepts of the first breathe including some of the controversies surrounding birth underwater.

I – Investigate options – introduce other disciplines involved in waterbirth i.e infection control.

R – Research – discuss and appraise research surrounding safe waterbirth practice. Evaluate quantitative and qualitative studies

T – Teaching – expanding clinical and educational needs of individual

H – Help – offer ongoing support through international contacts

Refunds available up to 30 days prior to the event.

Host or Publisher RCM Guildford and District Branch