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Midwifery Today Conference
“Gentle Birth Is a Human Rights Issue”

Eugene, Oregon
March 30 – April 3, 2011 Conference

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SPEAKERS      CLASSES      LOCATION      TESTIMONIALS      MORE INFORMATION

Confirmed speakers include:

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Jan dancing with Ina May Gaskin
[Photo by Ricardo H. Jones]
Classes will include the following topics.

  • Midwifery Skills—two full days
  • Beginning Midwifery
  • Craniosacral Therapy for Mamas and Babies
  • Twins, Breeches and VBAC
  • Herbs for the Childbearing Year
  • Shoulder Dystocia and "Malpresentations"
  • Mexican Traditions and Techniques
  • Prolonged Pregnancy: Waiting, Watching, Worrying
  • Supporting Trauma and Abuse Survivors through Pregnancy and Postpartum


Attendees listening
[Photo by Ricardo H. Jones]
Location and Accommodations

Hilton Eugene and Conference Center
66 E. 6th Avenue
Eugene, OR 97401
Phone: (541) 342-2000 or (800) 937-6660
Fax: (541) 342-6661
www.hiltoneugene.com

The conference will be held at Hilton Eugene and Conference Center. The hotel, which was the location of the 2009 conference, is in the center of Eugene's downtown district. Located just off the I-5 corridor, in the heart of downtown Eugene, the hotel is adjacent to the Hult Center for the Performing Arts, 12 miles from the Eugene airport and minutes away from the University of Oregon. Within walking distance of the hotel you will find thirty excellent restaurants and the Fifth Street Public Market/Station Square. Guests benefit from numerous amenities and services, including complimentary round-trip shuttle to and from the airport. Enjoy the exciting Big River Grille restaurant inside the Hilton Hotel featuring fresh and creative Northwest cuisine. Guestroom key allows access to the indoor pool, exercise facility and outdoor Jacuzzi.

Registrants who call the Hilton Eugene directly at (541) 342-2000 or (800) 937-6660 by February 27, 2011, will receive the discounted rate. (Discounted rooms may be limited so book early for best results.) Reservations made after this date are subject to space and rate availability. You must mention that you are participating in the Midwifery Today conference to receive the discounted room rate of $114.00 for a standard single/double room or $124.00 for a standard triple/quad room. No more than 4 people are allowed in a room. All rooms are subject to state and local taxes (currently 10.5%) per room, per night. Group rates will be extended two days prior and two days following the conference dates, based on availability. The hotel accepts requests for room types (e.g., kings, queens) at the time of reservations; however, they cannot guarantee their availability upon arrival. Cancellations must be received 48 hours prior to arrival or 1 night room and tax will be charged. There is an early departure fee of $75.00. To avoid the fee guests must advise the hotel at or before check-in.

Parking at the Eugene Hilton: Parking fees have been waived for attendees of the Midwifery Today conference. Attendees staying at the hotel will have parking fees taken off their bill. Attendees not staying at the Hilton Eugene will have their parking validated.

View Scrapbooks of Previous Eugene Conferences

Read What Others Have Experienced at Midwifery Today Conferences

"Midwifery Today is such a blessing for us young ones coming up—it's a place where we can plug into the source. Thank you for your big hearts and hard work."
– Attendee at the Eugene 2005 Conference
 
The conference blew me away! I am still in a space of awe and deep gratitude for the inspiration and knowledge I was gifted there! Thank you so much for nourishing my passion and first steps into the path of midwifery.
– Attendee at the Eugene 2005 Conference
OTHER TESTIMONIALS ]

conference attendees dancing to marimba music

More Information

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  • Children at the Conference: Mothers may sit with babes in arms in the classrooms. However, out of respect for others, and because we are taping some of the classes, if a baby makes any noise, we must ask mother and baby to leave the room. Attendees must make their own arrangements for childcare.
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