Speaker Interviews 2023

We have an exciting line-up of speakers for our 2023 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

Conference Main Speakers:
Collaboration of Care Providers: Utilizing the "Webster Technique" Andrew Dorough DC, CACCP
The Midwife's Role in Core and Pelvic Floor Health During the Perinatal Period Bernadette Lack RM (Hons), MPH
The Neurophysiology of Physiological Birth Catharine Hart Bsc (Hons), B Med Sci, Bsc Midwifery
Shoulder Dystocia: Prediction, Prevention, and Appropriate Response (Keynote Presentation) Elizabeth Davis CPM, BA Holistic Maternity Care
Caring for Clients With Disabilities in the Perinatal Period Lesley A. Tarasoff PhD
cupressure For Pregnancy and Birth Loredana Zordan RM, LAc
Midwifery-Led Fertility Care: A Family Centered Approach Marea Goodman LM, CPM & Ray Rachlin LM, CPM
Respectful Pelvic Exams From a Trauma-Informed Lens Molly Dutton-Kenny CPM, RM
Slow Weight Gain in the Early Days of Breastfeeding Patricia Díaz Lorenzo MD, Pediatrician, IBCLC, Doula
Decision Making and Psychiatric Medications in Pregnancy and Lactation Rebecca Feldman CNM, PMHNP-BC
Childbirth-Choice Facilitation for a Positive Birth Experience Sarah Mlambo RN, RM
Returning to Sex Postpartum: Expectation, Preparation, Treatments for Pain and Dysfunction Sonia Reiter OTR/L
Prenatal Environmental Exposures: What Midwives Need to Know Tanya Khemet Taiwo PhD, MPH, CPM
Turn the Microscope on Birth: The Microbiome and Midwifery (Keynote Presentation) Toni Harman BA

Clinical Tools for the Changing Landscape of Newborn Care Add-on Lecture Pack Speakers:
Trauma Informed Care in Clinical Infant Oral Assessment: Understanding Body Autonomy Effath Yasmin MA, HDSE, CLEC(USA), IBCLC, BCST (ICSB, SWISS), RCST
Powerful Relationships: How Babies (and Parents) Learn To Love Kathy Parkes MSN-Ed, BSPsy, RN, IBCLC, RLC, FILCA
Understanding Infant Crying Kimberly Bepler IBCLC, CPD, CLE, CNPE
Supporting Families With Sleep While Optimising Attachment and Responsive Feeding Lyndsey Hookway BSc, RNC, SCPHN, IBCLC
Clinical Assessment and Management of Jaundice in the Newborn Mariana Colmenares Castaño MD, IBCLC
Responsive Breastfeeding: The Key to Optimal Infant Development Martina Donaghy RN, RM, IBCLC, BSc, PGCE, MSc