Calling all doulas, childbirth educators, midwives and other health professionals.
Want to know EXACTLY how to optimise a baby's long-term health?
ALL ACCESS PASS: The Microbirth Summit
28 Speakers. 12 Hours of Inspirational Learning. 12 Hours CPD/CE
Includes the latest evidence-based research on:
➡️Perinatal Neuroscience ➡️ The Infant Microbiome
➡️Maternal Nutrition ➡️Human Milk Bioactives
➡️The critical science all parents need to know (and the amazing way you can do that)
Watch this quick trailer to find out what people think of THE MICROBIRTH SUMMIT
With The All Access Pass, you will learn from:
> 28 speakers > 20+ presentations
> 12 hours of inspirational learning > Downloadable Transcripts
✅ Overview of The First 24 Hours: 9 Instinctive Newborn Behaviours
✅ Why Evidence-Based Neonatal Care in the First 24 Hours is Vital
✅ Neuroscientific Approaches: Concept of Nurturescience and Zero Separation
✅ Developmental Overview of Physiology in the First 24 Hours
✅ Neuroplasticity and Early Interventions
✅Overview of the Microbiome and the Birth Environment
✅How the Microbiome Transitions from Pregnancy to Childbirth
✅ What Practitioners Can Do to Improve Neonatal Care With Actionable Strategies
And much much more!
Don't miss this low-priced Microbirth Summit - a wonderful learning opportunity to upskill your knowledge about perinatal neuroscience and the infant microbiome!
Evidence-based
Expand your knowledge by watching 20+ evidence-based presentations by world-leading scientists and other maternity experts.
Global community
Active discussion forums so you can become part of a global community of attendees from around the world - together, let's share ideas on how to bring this incredible science to parents.
Online and accessible!
Fully accessible online learning! Join from the comfort of your own home. No travel necessary. Learn from experts whose knowledge has the power to transform maternity care.
TICKET PRICING: All Access Pass
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Only USD $97 + tax.
This is for you...
If you want short evidence-based presentations on the science that validates what you do, plus practical actionable steps to transform the first 24 hours of a baby's life.
So.... who is hosting THE
MICROBIRTH SUMMIT 2023?
We are Toni Harman & Alex Wakeford, your Summit Hosts!
We are the filmmakers behind the documentary MICROBIRTH (that's why this is called The Microbirth Summit!).
Like you, we care very deeply about providing the very best care for all birthing families.
But maybe, like us, you feel that some maternity systems do not (yet) fully support and respect the physiology of pregnancy, labour, birth, skin-to-skin and exclusive breastfeeding.
We created this Summit to share amazing knowledge, but this is part of a bigger picture...
The bigger picture is The Microbirth Plan...
We ran our first ever scientific conference in April 2023. We had an AMAAAAAZING reaction from the 425 attendees from around the world.
Narelle Crane, a midwife, IBCLC and Lamaze Educator from Australia told us about the conference: "I received mind-blowing information that has to be shared with as many people as possible"
Margi Deneau-Saxton, a Perinatal Nurse Educator from the USA said: "Overwhelmed and with an intense desire to move the agenda forward."
If we want "to move the agenda forward", then we realised this "mind-blowing information" has to be shared wider, to reach more clinicians, midwives, childbirth educators, doulas, lactation experts and other health professionals.
That's why we decided to offer the "encore" from the conference at a super-affordable price, with the hope this knowledge becomes a powerful catalyst for much-needed change.
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Our roadmap for change is called The Microbirth Plan - you can watch the recording within this Summit!
We sincerely hope you decide to join us. We hope you feel inspired by what you learn.
We hope you decide to take the next steps with us.
Together, we are stronger.
Our Summit Partners
We are journeying to make a positive impact on global maternity care with the following organizations:.
ALL ACCESS PASS
Be part of the movement that transforms maternity care today!
TOPIC 1. Perinatal Neuroscience And The Microbiome
➡️ Nils Bergman: Nurturescience and Zero Separation
➡️ Jill Bergman: Practical Workshop – First Beginnings of Nurturescience
➡️ Rodney Dietert: Using The Microbiome To Promote Baby’s Healthy Development
➡️ Michelle Irving: How Can We Protect The Normal Colonization Of Infant Skin During Vaginal Birth
➡️ Raylene Phillips: The Sacred Hour: Uninterrupted Skin-To-Skin Immediately After Birth
➡️ Jennie Joseph: Saving Lives! Building A Movement To Birth A More Just And Loving World
TOPIC: 2. Maternal Nutrition, Microbial Seeding & The Bioactive Components Of Human Milk
➡️Elizabeth Cottrell: The Importance Of Maternal Diet In Pregnancy For Promoting Life-Long Health
➡️ Noel T. Mueller: Human Microbiota and Cardiometabolic Diseases
➡️Jennifer Smilowitz: The Impact Of Human Milk Bioactive Molecules On Infant Gut Microbiome And Lifelong Health
➡️Meghan Azad: Part One - On-Stage Interview About The Science Of Human Milk
➡️Meghan Azad: Part Two - On-Stage Interview About The Science Of Human Milk
➡️Soo Downe/Anna Byrom: Midwifery Care And The Microbiome - Evidence And Debate
TOPIC: 3. Perinatal Education: Why Childbirth Educators, Doulas And Midwives Need To Bring This Science To Parents
➡️ Hermine Hayes-Klein (Lawyer): Human Rights, Childbirth, And The Microbiome
➡️ Leslie Arnott Community And Consumer Engagement Lead): Implementing Change In Maternity Care
➡️ Barbara Harper (Waterbirth International): Waterbirth And The Newborn Microbiome
➡️ Tanya Cawthorne: Birth On Your Terms (Lamaze International): Why Millennial And Gen Z Parents Need To Take Back Their Births
➡️ Elizabeth Kirts (ICEA): Anxiety In Our Patients And Clients: How Can We Help?
➡️ Hillary Melchiors (DONA International): Doulas Are Microbiome Supporters!
➡️ Laura Nance/Katie Nyberg (CAPPA): Reducing Parent Guilt By Meeting Them Where They Are
➡️ Cathy Daub/Cristin Tighe (BirthWorks International): The Vaginal Secret
➡️Alex Wakeford (The Microbirth Plan): How Fathers And Partners Can Support The infant Microbiome
➡️Roundtable Discussion About The Future Of Childbirth Education And Doula Care
ALL ACCESS PASS that includes:
✅ Immediate Access To All 28 Presentatiions
✅ One Year Extended Access
✅ Downloadable Transcripts of ALL 28 Presentations
✅ Downloadable Audio Recordings of ALL 28 Presentations
✅ Downloadable Super-Summaries of ALL 28 Presentations
✅ PLUS Downloadable Certificate of Completion with 12 Hours CPD/CE
12 Hours CPD/ CE Accreditation from:
12 Hours CPD by ACM (Australian College of Midwives)
12 Hours CE by MEAC (Midwifery Education Accreditation Council) accepted as 12 Hours CE by Lamaze International, ICEA, CAPPA, DONA International & More
SUMMIT CONTENT SCHEDULE
TOPIC ONE:
Perinatal Neuroscience & The Microbiome
6 Speakers - 4 Hours of World-Changing Presentations
TOPIC ONE
Perinatal Neuroscience
& The Microbiome
✔️Learn actionable steps to improve neonatal outcomes in the first 24 hours after birth.
✔️ You can be the one to bring the latest evidence-based science into childbirth education.
✔️Teach parents what they can do to support the 9 Instinctive Newborn Behaviours.
✔️This could potentially lead to changes in clinical practice during the critical neonatal period.
Nils Bergman
PhD, Public Health Physician
Perinatal Neuroscience: Nurturescience and Zero Separation
Jill Bergman
Educator Kangaroula
Practical Workshop: First Beginnings Of Nurturescience
Rodney Dietert
Phd, Emeritus Professor of Immunotoxicology,
Cornell University
Using The Microbiome To Promote Baby’s Healthy Development
Michelle Irving
PhD, Lecturer In Midwifery, University Of Bournemouth
How Can We Protect The Normal Colonisation Of Infant Skin During Vaginal Birth?
Raylene Phillips
MD, MA, FAAP, FABM, IBCLC Associate Professor Of Pediatrics/Neonatology
The Sacred Hour: Uninterrupted Skin To Skin Immediately After Birth
Jennie Joseph
LM, CPM President
& Founder Of Commonsense Childbirth Inc.
Saving Lives! Building a movement to birth a more just and loving world
TOPIC TWO:
Maternal Nutrition, Microbial Seeding
& The Bioactive Components Of Human Milk
6 Speakers - 3.5 Hours of Incredible Presentations
TOPIC TWO:
Maternal Nutrition, Microbial Seeding
& The Bioactive Components
Of Human Milk
✔️Learn what expectant parents can eat to impact their child's life-long health
✔️Find out how alterations in the infant gut microbiome increases the risk of chronic disease
✔️ Discover the latest from clinical trials into maternal-child microbial seeding ("vaginal seeding")
✔️Deep dive into the bioactive components of human milk, including proteins, fats, and human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs)
Elizabeth Cottrell
PhD, Lecturer In Maternal And Fetal Health, University Of Manchester
The Importance Of Maternal Diet In Pregnancy For Promoting Life-Long Health
Noel T. Mueller
PhD, Associate Professor, Department Of Epidemiology, Johns Hopkins University
Human Microbiota and Cardiometabolic Diseases
+
On-Stage Interview About Maternal-Child Microbial Seeding In Infants Born By C-section
Jennifer Smilowitz
PhD, Associate Director Of The Human Studies Research Program For The Foods For Health Institute At University Of California Davis
The Impact Of Human Milk Bioactive Molecules On Infant Gut Microbiome And Lifelong Health
Meghan Azad
PhD, Professor, Department Of Pediatrics, University Of Manitoba
On-Stage Interview About The Science Of Human Milk
Soo Downe
Professor Of Midwifery Studies, University Of Central Lancashire (Uclan)
Midwifery Care And The Microbiome - Evidence And Debate
Anna Byrom
PhD, FHEA, NTFS, Midwife, Senior Midwifery Educator, Publisher The Practising Midwife
Midwifery Care And The Microbiome - Evidence And Debate
TOPIC THREE:
Perinatal Education: Why Childbirth Educators, Doulas And Midwives Need To Bring This Science To Parents
5 Speakers - 1.5 Hours of Brilliant Presentations
TOPIC THREE:
Perinatal Education: Why Childbirth Educators, Doulas And Midwives Need To Bring This Science To Parents
✔️Learn the connection between the microbiome and human rights (Hermine Hayes-Klein, US lawyer)
✔️Find out how to implement change in maternity care (Leslie Arnott, Community & Consumer Lead)
✔️ Discover if/how waterbirth affects the microbiome (Barbara Harper, Waterbirth International)
✔️Learn why Millennial and Gen-Z parents need to take back their births (Tanya Cawthorne. Lamaze International)
✔️Discover how doulas and childbirth educators can help parents with anxiety (Elizabeth Kirts, ICEA)
Hermine
Hayes-Klein
Lawyer And Parent Advocate
Human Rights, Childbirth, And The Microbiome
Leslie Arnott
Community And Consumer Engagement Lead, Stakeholder Relations And
Partnership-Building
Implementing Change In Maternity Care
Barbara Harper
Founder
And President,
Waterbirth International
Waterbirth And The Newborn Microbiome
Tanya Cawthorne
LCCE, FACCE, Co-Founder Lamaze Australia, Immediate Past President Lamaze International
Birth On Your Terms: Why Millennial And Gen Z Parents Need To Take Back Their Births
Elizabeth Kirts
President, International Childbirth Education Association (ICEA)
Anxiety In Our Patients And Clients: How Can We Help?
TOPIC THREE:
More Presentations & Roundtable Discussions On Why Childbirth Educators, Doulas And Midwives Need To Bring This Science To Parents
12 Speakers - 3 Hours of Awe-Inspiring Presentations
TOPIC THREE:
✔️Deep dive into how doulas and educators can reduce parent guilt (Laura Nance/Katie Nyberg, CAPPA)
✔️Learn why doulas are microbiome supporters (Hillary Melchiors, DONA International)
✔️In an innovative skit, find out "The Vaginal Secret" (Cathy Daub/Cristin Tighe. BirthWorks International)
✔️Join Summit hosts, Toni Harman and Alex Wakeford, to discover more about The Microbirth Plan!
✔️PLUS - A roundtable discussion with leaders from Lamaze International, DONA International, CAPPA, ICEA, APPPAH, BirthWorks International and Doula UK, plus other maternity leaders!
Hillary Melchiors
PhD, MPH, CD(DONA), LCCE President,
DONA International
Doulas Are Microbiome Supporters!
Laura Nance
CPD, CNPE, CLD, CCCE, CLE, CPFE, CCFS, PPNFS,
CAPPA Senior Program Advisor
Reducing Parent Guilt By Meeting Them Where They Are
Katie Nyberg
CLD, CPD, CNPE, CLE,
CAPPA Senior
Program Advisor
Reducing Parent Guilt By Meeting Them Where They Are
Cathy Daub
Founder And President, BirthWorks International
The Vaginal Secret
Cristin Tighe
Program Director, BirthWorks International
The Vaginal Secret
Alex Wakeford
Founder and host,
The Microbirth Summit 2023
How Fathers And Partners Can Support The infant Microbiome
Leila Baker
Team Leader,
Doula UK
Participant In The Roundtable Discussion About The Future Of Childbirth Education And Doula Care
Martina Donaghy
RM, IBCLC, BSc, MSc, Infant Feeding Specialist, Lecturer in Midwifery
Participant In The Roundtable Discussion About The Future Of Childbirth Education And Doula Care
Includes:
RECORDED ZOOM BONUS SESSION:
Toni Harman & Alex Wakeford - The Microbirth Plan: How To Bring The Microbiome To Parents
Toni Harman and Alex Wakeford
The Microbirth Plan: Our Plan To Bring The Science To Parents
ALL ACCESS PASS
INCLUDES
IMMEDIATE ACCESS TODAY + ONE YEAR ACCESS TO ALL VIDEOS + 12 HOURS CPD/CE + Downloadable Transcripts + Downloadable Audio Recordings
ALL ACCESS PASS Approved for:
12 CPD HOURS by Australian College of Midwives
12 CONTACT HOURS by ICEA.
Accepted as 12 CE Hours by ICEA, Lamaze International, DONA International and CAPPA.
12 Hours (1.2 CEUs) approved by MEAC
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. Who is hosting this Summit?
A. This Summit is hosted by Alto Films Ltd, the content creation company owned by Toni Harman and Alex Wakeford. Toni and Alex are the filmmakers behind the award-winning documentary MICROBIRTH. Toni and Alex, and their company Alto Films Ltd, are completely independent. We have no affiliations with, and receive no income from, any other organisation or company.
Q. What CE/CPD credits can I get with the ALL ACCESS PASS?
A. The ALL ACCESS PASS gives you immediate access, plus extended access for one year, plus transcripts (for person use only) and audio recordings (for personal use only) With the ALL ACCESS PASS, the presentations have been approved for 12 hours of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) or Continuing Education credits for midwives, childbirth educators and doulas.
CPD/CE with ALL ACCESS PASS
> 12 Hours CPD endorsed by the Australian College of Midwives.
> 12 Hours CPD accepted by NMC.
> 12 Contact Hours approved by ICEA.
> 12 Contact Hours approved by ICEA are accepted as 12 Contact Hours by Lamaze International, DONA International and CAPPA.
> 12 Midwifery CE Hours (equivalent to 1.2 CEUs) approved by the Midwifery Education Accreditation Council (MEAC)
Q. When/how can I claim the CPD/CE credits?
If you purchase the ALL ACCESS PASS, 12 Contact Hours and 12 CPD credits are available if you:
- Watch all presentations - either live during the conference or the recordings which will be available on the Teachable site: https://microbirth.teachable.com
- You have to complete the post-session graded test for each session presentation (available on the Teachable site: https://microbirth.teachable.com
- You need to score over 70% in each presentation graded multiple choice test to prove an understanding of the topic discussed.
- All student records may be requested by accrediting organisations to show you have watched all sessions, and completed all the post-session graded tests.
Q. How much is an ALL ACCESS PASS?
ALL ACCESS PASS is priced at USD $97 + tax
(LIMITED TIME OFFER - SAVE $50, Usual Price is USD $147 + tax)
Includes:
ONE YEAR ACCESS (and immediate access to all presentations)
+ Downloadable Transcripts
+ Downloadable Audio Recordings
+ Downloadable Super-Summaries
+ 12 HOURS CPD/CE
Q. How can I watch the Microbirth Summit?
A. The Summit recordings are all available on the Teachable site.
- Go to https://microbirth.teachable.com
- Sign in with your email.
- Go to MY COURSES
- Click ALL ACCESS PASS: THE MICROBIRTH SUMMIT 2023
- Then you'll be able to access the recordings
You cannot share your login details with anyone else. Only one login per email address is allowed.
Q. Is this taking place in a location?
A. This is an online event. You do not have to travel to any specific location. You can participate anywhere that you have Internet access. The event is accessible from desktop, mobile and tablet devices. And please spread the word. We are counting on you to invite others! Help us spread the word. You can simply share the link to this page, and they can register at their convenience.
Q. When does access end?
A. If you purchase the ALL ACCESS PASS upgrade and you'll have access for a WHOLE YEAR!
Q. Do I need to install any special software?
A. NO. You do not need to download or install any software to participate in our conference. You only need to have access to the Internet.
Q. What if I have another question?
A. For any other questions or nquiries, contact: Toni Harman, Producer/ Director, MICROBIRTH contact us here
https://microbirth.com/contact-us/