About this Event
When babies present in the occipital-posterior (OP) position, labour is usually longer, more painful and tiring, with women frequently opting for epidurals as a “way out”. Working with women to achieve a physiological birth is rewarding for women, and midwives. It supports women’s belief in their innate ability to give birth and reinforces the unique knowledge and skills that midwives have to support women and their partners to keep labour and birth normal and to avoid interventions.Participants will engage in a number of practical skills, including language, positioning, rebozo, dance, movement, massage and counter-pressure.
Supporting OP Labour Aims:
- To explore the issues of occipital-posterior labour and their effects on labour.
- To examine the culture of contemporary practice surrounding OP labours.
- To review current statistics and practices around when supporting a woman with a baby in the OP position.
- To develop practical strategies for caring for women experiencing OP labour.
Learner outcomes:
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
- Critically examine the context around OP including information given to women
- Collate a toolkit of practical labour and birth support strategies
- Develop effective communication skills to use with women and colleagues regarding OP labours
Continuing Professional Development Points
3.25
Program
Download our full Supporting OP Workshop program here full program
Cost
The cost of the Supporting OP Labour Workshop is $135. The price includes morning or afternoon tea, and notes. Also, student and group discounts are available – contact us for details by email or phone us on (02) 9630 5357 for more information.
The Early Bird discounted ticket is $115.00. Save $20 when you register early! Registrations must be paid for by the 29th of May 2024 to receive this discount.
Event Venue
Soul Space Brisbane, 23 Parker Street, Newmarket, Australia
AUD 115.00 to AUD 135.00