Speaker Interviews 2024
We have an exciting line-up of speakers for our 2024 GOLD Midwifery Conference. We had a chance to sit down with some of the Speakers before the conference begins and learn a little bit more about them and what they will be presenting this year. Interviews will be posted as they become available. Enjoy!
Please note, these are NOT presentations and do not count towards educational hours
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| Somatic Movement: An Exploration of Applications in Midwifery Practice, Education, and Leadership Akane Sugimoto Storey MSc, CPM, RSME |
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| Ironing Out the Details: The Hidden Crisis of Iron Deficiency During Pregnancy (Keynote Presentation) Augustine Colebrook MA, MCHS |
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| Improving Outcomes for the Dyad: Identification & Management of Hypertension in Pregnancy Autumn Fuselier DNP, APRN, CNM |
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| The Midwife's Role in Providing a Survivor-Centered Approach to Intimate Partner Violence During Childbearing Cassandra Aho MCHS, CPM |
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| Gestational Diabetes: Optimizing Pregnancy and Post-Pregnancy Care Dr. Claire L. Meek MBChB, MRCP, FRCPath, PhD |
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| Beyond 'Supporting' VBAC: How to Facilitate Vaginal Birth After Cesarean
Dr. Hazel Keedle PhD, RN, RM |
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| From Birth to Healing: The Power of Debriefing in Perinatal Trauma Care (Keynote Presentation) Illiyin Morrison Registered Midwife |
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| Expanding Our Knowledge of the Clinical Management of Asthma During Pregnancy Dr. Karen McLaughlin PhD, RN, RM |
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| Prenatal Assessment for Early Detection and Prevention of Potential Breastfeeding Challenges Dr. Manisha Gogri MBBS, IBCLC, CBE |
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| "But You're Supposed to Be Happy!" Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders Marie Zahorick MS, APRN, FNP-C, IBCLC |
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| Nature's Nurturers: Plant Medicine for Perinatal Mental Health Melissa Cole MS, IBCLC |
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| Sort Your Meconium Out! Silke Teresa Powell RM |
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| Achy But Not Breaky: Pregnancy Related Pelvic Girdle Pain Meets Contemporary Pain Science Dr. Sinéad Dufour PT, PhD |
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| Aromatherapy in Midwifery Practice: Clinical Pearls Stephanie McBride RH, CA |
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| Breast Milk Immunology and Its Impact on Neonatal Health Dr. Stephanie N. Langel Ph.D. |
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| Birth at the Border: A Case Study of Refugees and Migrants at the Tijuana-San Diego Border (Diversity, Equity & Inclusivity Bonus) Ximena Rojas Garcia |
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| Comprehensive Care for Six Newborn Challenges: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Support Add-on Lecture Pack: | |
| How Low Is Too Low? Managing Newborn Hypoglycemia Anya Kleinman MD, IBCLC |
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| Creating A Care Plan for the Jaundiced Newborn Aruna Savur MBBS, DNB (PED), Adv Training in NICU, IBCLC, CIMI (IAIM) |
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| From Distressed to Regulated: A Holistic Way to Comfort the Unsettled Baby Carol Smyth IBCLC, MBACP, BABCP |
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| Unlocking the Power of Proper Latching: Overcoming Challenges and Maximizing Breastfeeding Success Dianne Cassidy MA, IBCLC-RLC, ALC |
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| Critical Congenital Heart Disease: A Guide to Screening & Management Gayatri Jape MBBS, MD, FRACP, PhD |
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| Assessment and Management of Tongue-tie in Infants Sarah Oakley RN SCPHN (Health Visitor) IBCLC |
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