Get in the Yearbook!
To celebrate the 50th anniversaries of Lamaze International and ICEA, we are offering a unique way for members to make a statement in the 50th Anniversary Mega Conference Onsite Program. 
Congratulate colleagues, announce your new certifications, advertise your Web site or blog, or just tell everyone how excited you are to attend the 50th Anniversary Mega Conference.
Yearbook Space is offered in three sizes: business card ($50 - see right), ¼ page ($75) and ½ page ($100).
Contact exhibits@futureofbirthconference.org or call 202-367-1138 today to reserve your yearbook space.
Attend and Earn!
Need to renew your certification for Lamaze International or ICEA? Attendance at the full line-up of educational offerings at the 50th Anniversary Mega Conference satisfies your continuing education requirements for Lamaze and ICEA recertification!
Earn contact hours from Lamaze, ICEA, VNA (nursing), ACNM and IBLCE. Check back for specific contact hour amounts for each group.
Download the complete registration brochure (PDF)
Preliminary program subject to change.
Pre-conference Childbirth Educator Seminar
Day 1: Wednesday, September 29
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Day 2: Thursday, September 30
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Are you ready to be a dynamic, evidence-based childbirth educator? Enhance your knowledge and continue on the path to certification by adding this pre-conference seminar to your conference experience. Save time and travel with this opportunity to meet core eligibility requirements to sit for the Lamaze Certification Exam, which is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies, and the ICEA Certification Exam.
This unique one-time Childbirth Educator Seminar will be co-taught by Lamaze Trainer Teri Shilling and ICEA Trainer Marilyn Hildreth to create a dynamic hybrid experience for aspiring childbirth educators. Both Lamaze International and ICEA have approved this seminar to meet their respective certification requirement. Seminar attendance and full conference attendance will satisfy professional development requirements for
both organizations.
Upcoming Exam Dates
Lamaze International
October 22, 2010*
April 21, 2011
ICEA
Examinations are individually scheduled at locations, dates and times convenient to the certification or recertification candidate.
*While this seminar meets professional development requirements, you must apply by September 13, 2010 to be eligible to sit for the October exam.
Daily Conference Program
Thursday, September 30
3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
First-Timer and International Attendee Meet and Greet
Connect with others who are dedicated to improving birth experiences within their own country. And, if this is your first meeting, gain insight on how to navigate the next few days and make the most of your conference experience.
5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Opening Session/Film Showing
Laboring Under an Illusion
Join documentary director, anthropologist and childbirth educator Vicki Elson, as she introduces her film Laboring Under an Illusion: Mass Media Childbirth vs. the Real Thing.
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Welcome Reception/Exhibit Hall
Join your friends and colleagues at the grand opening of this historic conference celebrating 50 years of Lamaze International and the International Childbirth Education Association (ICEA). You’ll have the opportunity to view the industry’s must have products and services. Light snacks will be served.
Friday, October 1
6:15 a.m. – 7:00 a.m.
Morning Exercise Session
Positive Postures: Uniting Yoga with Childbirth Education
Ann Israel, MA, RYT, E-RYT, LCCE, FACCE
7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
Exhibits Open/Continental Breakfast/Roundtables
8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Keynote Session: The ‘Tipping Point’ in Childbirth Education: The Consequences of Ignorance
Penny Simkin, PT, CD(DONA)
9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Exhibit Hall Open
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Concurrent Sessions A
A-1 Teaching Techniques for Promoting Safe and Healthy Birth
Barbara Hotelling, BSN, WHNP, CD(DONA), LCCE, FACCE
A-2 Uniting for Normal Birth: Even in the Hospital?!
Lisa Gartin, RN, CD(DONA), CLEC, LCCE
A-3 Attachment Parenting in a Detached World: Creating Strong Connections from Birth
Lysa Parker, MS, CFLE
A-4 Toxic Matters
Judith Focareta, MEd, RN, LCCE; Michelle Ondeck, MEd, RN, LCCE, FACCE
A-5 Bringing Baby Home: Creating Healthy Relationships During the Transition to Parenthood
Renay P. Bradley, PhC; Joni Parthemer MEd, ICCE; Emily Nackley, BA; John Gottman, PhD
A-6 Supporting the Journey, Avoiding the Obstacles: Interactive Strategies for Dynamic VBAC Classes
Sharon Muza, BS, CD(DONA), LCCE
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Networking Luncheon/Exhibit Hall
Enjoy lunch in a relaxed atmosphere as you visit with the exhibitors offering products and services of interest to you and the families you serve. Celebrate your role in childbirth education as you peruse the special items and relics commemorating the 50th anniversaries of both organizations.
1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Concurrent Sessions B
B-1 Research Update for Childbirth Educators
Debby Amis, RN, BSN, CD(DONA), LCCE, FACCE
B-2 Perinatal Mood Disorders—How to Teach Basic Information in Class
Birdie Meyer, MA, RN
B-3 Pregnancy Following Perinatal Loss: Education and Support for Parents
Joann O’Leary, PhD, MPH, MS, IMH-E®(IV)
B-4 Becoming Baby-Friendly: Strategies Creating a Culture that Promotes Successful Breastfeeding
Eileen DiFrisco, MA, RN, IBCLC
B-5 Marketing to a New Generation of Parents: Success as a Childbirth Business Owner
Stefanie Antunes, CD(DONA), CHBE, LCCE
B-6 Balloons, Balls, Beads, Bags, Blocks: Creating Fun and Inexpensive Visual Aids
Teri Shilling, MS, CD(DONA), IBCLC, LCCE, FACCE
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Poster Presentations in the Exhibit Hall
Take this opportunity to view childbirth educator poster presentations, cast a vote for your favorite and visit with exhibitors while enjoying a refreshment break in the exhibit hall.
4:00 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.
Keynote Session: Social Media Panel
34 Million Moms Are Online, Are You? Why and How to Get Into the Conversation
Amy Romano, MSN, CNM; Robin Elise Weiss, BA, CD(DONA), ICCE-CPE, CLC, LCCE, FACCE; Beverly Robertson, March of Dimes; Amber Naslund,Radian 6
An expert panel will explore the growing impact of Social Media. Learn how you can be involved in the conversation and engage women outside of traditional childbirth classes. If you are a social media user, follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/LamazeAdvocates and engage this panel and fellow attendees using hashtag #CBEsocmed
6:15 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Dine Arounds (Optional)
The Milwaukee Host Committee will set up reservations at the best restaurants. Hit a hot spot while getting to know colleagues and the associations’ leaders. Sign up at the hospitality desk.
Saturday, October 2
6:15 a.m. – 7:00 a.m.
Morning Exercise Session
Let that Belly Dance!
Dawn Kersula, MA, RN, IBCLC, LCCE, FACCE
7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
Exhibits Open/Continental Breakfast/Special Interest Roundtables
8:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.
ICEA Membership Meeting
9:15 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.
Lamaze Membership Meeting
9:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
Poster Presentations in the Exhibit Hall
Take this opportunity to view childbirth educator poster presentations, cast a vote for your favorite and visit with exhibitors while enjoying a refreshment break in the exhibit hall.
10:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Concurrent Sessions C
C-1 Childbirth and Breastfeeding Education for the African-American Mother
Ngozi Tibbs, LLLL, CPD, CLC
C-2 Courageous Childbirth—From “I think I can...” to “Yes, I can!”
Patricia Predmore, BSN, ICCE, CD(DONA), CLC, LCCE, FACCE
C-3 Make ‘em Laugh—How to Add Humor to Your Teaching
Barbara Buckner Suarez, ICCE, LCCE
C-4 Reducing the Cesarean Section Rate— Why Should We Care and What Can We Do?
Terrie Watkins, MSN, CNM, LCCE, FACCE
C-5 Safe or Selfish? Attitudes Toward Home Birth in the United States
Rixa Freeze, PhD
C-6 Fear—Conquering the Monster in the Room
Patty Brennan BA, CD(DONA), PCD(DONA)
12:30 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
50th Anniversary Luncheon
2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Concurrent Sessions D
D-1 Research Papers
From Childbirth Educator to Doula and Back Again: Trends in the History of Birth Advocacy and Education
Christine Morton, PhD; Clarissa Hu, PhD
The Lived Experience of Lactation Following Bariatric Surgery
Susan Welke, RN-MNN, LCCE
The Experience of Home Birth: Preparing for Birth
Judith Lothian, RN, PhD, LCCE, FACCE
D-2 Choose Your Words: How Words Impact Childbirth and Parenting Decisions
Karen Prior, RYT, CD(DONA), ICPFE, LCCE
D-3 The Alchemy of Supporting Fathers Throughout the Primary Time
Patrick Houser, BBA
D-4 How to Increase Focus and Reduce Pain During Labor: Breath Intervention Strategies
Rose St. John, E-RYT, T-500
D-5 Safer Birth Practices—A Multi-professional Approach and the More OB Experience
Karen Bailey, MD, FRC, SC, FACOG; Liz DeMaere, RN, BN, LCCE;
Sharon Dalrymple, RN, BN, MEd, LCCE, FACCE
D-6 National Quality Measures of Maternity Care: The VBAC Story
Debra Bingham, RN, DrPH, LCCE
3:30 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
Exhibit Hall Open
4:15 p.m. – 5:45 p.m.
Keynote Session: Perspectives on Developing a Collaborative System of Care and Education
Warren P. Newton, MD, MPH
6:30 p.m.
Closing Night Celebration Event: A Night Out in Laverne and Shirley’s Milwaukee
“Schlemiel, schlimazel, hasenpfeffer incorporated!” Unwind from a day of learning and join your colleagues in the heart of Milwaukee. Visit the famous Miller Brewing Company, enjoy dinner at the Miller Inn and laugh with folks from Milwaukee’s own ComedySportz! Ticket purchase required. All participants must be at least 21. Limited availability.
Sunday, October 3
6:30 a.m. – 7:15 a.m.
Morning Exercise Session
The Yoga Birth Method—How Yoga Can Be Used as a Labor Technique to Achieve Natural and Enlightened Childbirth Experience
Dorothy Guerra, RYT, CAPPA
7:15 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
Continental Breakfast
8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Concurrent Sessions E
E-1 To See Our Breasts as Others See Them: Historical, Sociocultural, Political and Biomedical Views
Wendy Budin, RN-BC, PhD, LCCE, FACCE
E-2 Mistakes Childbirth Educators Make on the Internet
Robin Elise Weiss, BA, CD(DONA), ICCE-CPE, CLC, LCCE, FACCE
E-3 Teaching Without Lecturing: How Small-group Dialog Fosters Change
Carrie Kenner, BA, CBE, CD(DONA)
E-4 Teaching Labor Dystocia: From Start (Induction) to Finish (Cesarean Section)
Liz Marshall, MPH, ICCE
E-5 The Transformative Language of Birth
Kerry Tuschhoff, HCHI, CHt, CI
9:45 a.m – 11:30 a.m.
Closing Keynote Session: Impact of Birthing Practices on Breastfeeding
Linda Smith, BSE, IBCLC, FIL
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Lamaze Program Directors Meeting