Speaker Interviews 2026
We have an exciting line-up of speakers for our 2026 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.
Please note, these are NOT presentations and do not count towards educational hours
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| Bridging the Postpartum Gap: Addressing Long-Term Risks After Gestational Diabetes Abigail Corbin RM MHM |
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| Sterile Water Injections: A Sustainable & Effective Option for Addressing Low Back Pain in Labour
Awube Menlah RN, CRA, PhD, FGCNM |
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| Eating Disorders in the Perinatal Period: A Hidden Crisis in Maternal Care Crystal Karges MS, RDN, IBCLC |
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| Neonatal Resuscitation Today: New Guidelines, Changing Tools & Getting Priorities Right Karen H. Strange CPM, AAP/NRP Instructor (Keynote Presentation) |
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| Managing POTS During Pregnancy: Empowerment Through Quality Care Kate Levick RN, PhD |
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| Moxibustion for Breech Presentation and Postnatal Recovery
Loredana Zordan RM, Acupuncturist |
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| "Let them Cook": Infant Feeding Support for Gen Z & Gen Alpha
Miranda Buck RN, RM, IBCLC, PhD |
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| Bonding, Safety, and Savings: The Case for Home-Based Phototherapy Miriam Pettersson MD, PhD |
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| Clinical Competencies for Assessment and Repair of Birth-Related Tissue Trauma Nell Tharpe MS CNM, CRNFA, FACNM |
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| Shoulder Dystocia: Beyond Biomechanics Nicole Morales LM CPM (Keynote Presentation) |
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| When Care Isn't There: Lack of Access to Mental Health Services Is Costing Mothers' Lives Rebecca Feldman CNM, PMHNP-BC |
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| At the Crossroads: Community-Based Midwives and the Legal World Wendi Cleckner LM, CPM, JD |
| Postpartum Care in Practice: Clinical Strategies for Physical and Emotional Recovery Add-on Lecture Pack: | |
| Overcoming Obstacles in Breastfeeding: A Case Study Approach
Brenda Wagner MD, FRCS(C) Diplomate ABOG |
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| Beyond the Bleed: Postpartum Hemorrhage Prevention, Recognition & Response Helen Hurst DNP, RNC-OB, APRN-CNM |
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| Extending the Continuum of Care: Pelvic Health as a Vital Sign in Postpartum Recovery
Ibukun Afolabi PT, MScPT, PCES, CCE, CD, SpBAP |
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| The Silent Threat After Delivery: Recognizing the Hidden Signs of Postpartum Preeclampsia Isabella Garti PhD, MN, RM |
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| Healing the Hidden Wounds: Breaking the Silence on Perineal Trauma and Reclaiming Recovery Marjan Khajehei RM, PhD |
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| Touched by Trauma: How Perinatal Experiences Shape the Parent-Infant Bond Rebecca Moore MbChb, BSC, MRCPsych |