Speaker Interviews 2025
We have an exciting line-up of speakers for our 2025 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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| Maternity Care for Autistic Parents: Practical Strategies for Inclusive Support Aimee Grant PhD |
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| Ironing Out the Details: The Hidden Crisis of Iron Deficiency During Pregnancy
Anna Byrom RM, PhD, PGCertEd, BSc |
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| Distress in Labour: A Psychoneuroendocrine Approach Anna Maria Rossetti Certified Midwife |
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| Strategies for Fetal Malposition: Recognition & Response Fiona Hallinan Nurse, Midwife, Bodyworker, Educator |
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| New Insights into Birth Plans: Research on Women's Experiences and Provider Engagement Hazel Keedle RN RM PhD (Keynote Presentation) |
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| Protecting Your Midwifery Practice: Legal Strategies for Practicing With Confidence
Hermine Hayes-Klein JD |
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| The Power of Reflection: Effective Birth Debriefing for Better Outcomes
Illiyin Morrison Registered Midwife |
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| Navigating Intimacy: Enhancing Sexual Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum Jessica Diggs LM, CPM |
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| Voices of Experience: Understanding Black Birthing and Breastfeeding Journeys Natashia Conner PhD, M.Phil., MS, IBCLC, CHES |
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| Mastering the Assessment and Repair of Birth Lacerations Nell Tharpe MS CNM, CRNFA, FACNM |
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| Insights from Traditional Practices: Exploring Ayurvedic Wisdom for Post-Partum Wellbeing Priyanka Idicula Certified Professional Midwife |
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| Key Nutritional Insights for Lactating Parents Rachel M. Dean MPH, RDN, LDN, IBCLC, RLC |
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| The Influence of Labor Dance on Pain Intensity, Cortisol Levels and Duration of Labor Raharni Rosfiyanti Meta SST.Keb., MTr.Keb |
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| Vitamin D: Ensuring Optimal Levels for Healthy Child Development Rosa Sorribas IBCLC |
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| Creating Calm: Effective Strategies for Reducing Stress and Anxiety During Pregnancy Dr. Ruth Oshikanlu RN RM RSCPHN BSc PGDip PGDip MSc DUniv (Keynote Presentation) |
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| Birth Doulas and End-of-Life Doulas: Two Sides of the Same Coin (Bonus Education - Diversity, Equity & Inclusivity Presentation) Patty Brennan BA, CBD, CPD, CEOLD |
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| Birth and Beyond: Navigating the Unexpected Add-on Lecture Pack: | |
| Overcoming Obstacles in Breastfeeding: A Case Study Approach
Amrita Desai MSc, LCCE, IBCLC |
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| What About Dad? Understanding and Addressing Postpartum Depression In Men
Luis Resendez MFT |
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| Addressing Umbilical Cord Complications: From Knots to Prolapse
Nichole Wardlaw CNM, DNP, FACNM |
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| Managing Unexpected Breech Births: From Surprise to Solution
Nicole Morales LM CPM |
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| Managing Pelvic Organ Prolapse After Birth Dr. Sinéad Dufour PT, PhD |
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| Restoring the Connection: Methods for Repairing Ruptured Client Relationships Tori Hamilton RN, IBCLC, PMH-C |
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