FOR: Doulas, childbirth educators, midwives, student midwives, breastfeeding experts and other change-minded maternity professionals.
A 2 day international conference featuring 20+ scientists, academics and maternity leaders on the science of the infant microbiome and how it supports the physiology of pregnancy, birth and breastfeeding.
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THE MICROBIRTH PLAN
2 Day Virtual Conference - April 29/30 2023
This is for YOU if you want to:
➡️ Join an INSPIRING global community of childbirth educators, midwives, doulas, students and other birth/breastfeeding professionals, from many leading organisations
➡️ Learn from 20+ international speakers and maternity leaders in LIVE keynote presentations, and small-group discussions in a REALLY POSITIVE (and fun) learning environment
➡️ Learn exciting science that truly supports the physiology of pregnancy, birth and breastfeeding, based on the latest evidence-based research.
➡️ Learn simple inexpensive ideas about what PARENTS CAN ACTUALLY DO to optimise their own and their child's long-term health
➡️ Earn 12 hours CPD / Continuing Education credits accepted by ICEA, Lamaze International, CAPPA, DONA International, ACM, NMC and more!
Watch the trailer!
Featuring the conference hosts, MICROBIRTH filmmakers, Toni Harman and Alex Wakeford
Let's get connected, and let's all be part of
THE MICROBIRTH PLAN.
Feel it? Join us and be part of the change!
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THE MICROBIRTH PLAN
2 Day Virtual Conference 2023
Sat 29th April and Sun 30th April 2023
9:00am – 5:30pm Pacific Daylight Time (PDT)
Start time in different parts of the world HERE
Key Features
➡️ Keynote presentations from top microbiome scientists
➡️ Panel discussions with key thought-leaders
➡️ Breakout rooms for small-group discussions
➡️ UNIQUE LIVE networking opportunity - many organisations under one roof!
➡️ Exhibitor Hall with virtual booths
➡️ Scavenger hunt, quizzes and photo booths to make this a really fun experience
On-Demand Access
➡️ ON-DEMAND Access to all speaker recordings for ONE YEAR
Who is it for?
Childbirth educators, doulas, midwives, breastfeeding experts, students, doctors and other CHANGE MINDED health professionals.
What's the aim?
To provide parents with respectful maternity care that supports the microbiome.
What CE/CPD credits?
Earn 12 HOURS CE / CPD APPROVED - accepted by
ICEA, CAPPA, DONA International, Lamaze International, MEAC, ACM, NMC and more
This conference could accelerate change in global maternity care:
By doulas, childbirth educators and midwives bringing the science of the microbiome to PARENTS early in pregnancy...
➡️ Educating parents with this knowledge helps fuel a desire for maternity healthcare that supports the infant microbiome
➡️ If we can create a wave of parent demand, this could set the conditions to ACCELERATE CHANGE in global maternity systems
➡️ A "tipping point" for change could be reached quickly and organically, in a non-confrontational way
➡️ The happy by-product is that, together, we could transform the health of the next generation!
If you join this conference, you can be part of bringing this change!
Who are we to do this?
Our Story
We are Toni Harman and Alex Wakeford, filmmakers and parent advocates. In our daughter's birth by emergency C-section, we felt uninformed, unsupported and disempowered. We don't want other parents to feel this way.
In 2014, we launched the film MICROBIRTH with over 1,000 public screenings in 50 countries.
The film went down a storm with the birth community - but it didn't lead to the changes in maternity care that we were hoping for.
Now we want to take the next step
- with YOU joining this conference!
About The Event
Join Toni Harman and Alex Wakeford, the makers of MICROBIRTH along with top microbiome scientists, members of the global birth community - for our first ever LIVE international virtual conference held on 29th & 30th April, 2023.
With 12 HOURS CE / CPD (NOW APPROVED) accepted by ICEA, CAPPA, DONA International, Lamaze International, MEAC, ACM, NMC and more.
Who are the speakers?
➡️ Learn from 20+ top scientists and "thought-leaders" with keynote presentaions
➡️ Be part of the discussion with breakout rooms, networking and LIVE chat with your peers
➡️ This is no ordinary conference - it's visual, highly interactive and fun!
What does the conference look and feel like?
Watch this quick video!
On 29th April 2023, once you log into the special conference platform...
You'll be entering an amazing 3-d virtual world.
Step through the doors, and you'll have a choice of 3 rooms to enter - the Exhibit Hall (to visit the virtual exhibitor booths), the Auditorium (to watch the LIVE keynote presentations) and the Lounge (for networking and the breakout rooms)
Here's another sneak peek at the live conference...
The exterior view
The virtual lounge
The virtual lobby
➡️ Join childbirth educators, doulas, midwives and other CHANGE-MINDED birth workers from all over the world.
➡️ 20+ keynote presentations from brilliant speakers including some of the world's top scientists and "thought-leaders."
➡️ Take part in 8 breakout sessions - small group discussions to help you forge personal connections.
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Conference Agenda
(Subject to change)
Sat 29th April - Day One - Morning
Starts at 9am Pacific Daylight Time (PDT)
Times are for Pacific Daylight Time (PDT).
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Sat 29th April - Day One - Afternoon
Times are for Pacific Daylight Time (PDT).
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Sun 30th April - Day Two - Morning Session
Times are for Pacific Daylight Time (PDT).
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Sun 30th April - Day Two - Afternoon Session
Times are for Pacific Daylight Time (PDT).
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Ticket Prices
Subsidised Ticket Price
Ticket registration ONLY USD $85 + tax
If purchased before 26th April (23.59 PT)
Buy a ticket now and save USD $155 (compared to regular price USD $240
SUBSIDISED TICKET PRICE
(Tickets must be purchased before 26th April before 23.59 PT)
= USD $85 + tax
REGULAR PRICE
= USD $240 + tax
STUDENTS AND LOW/NO INCOME
= USD $60 + tax
GROUP OF 10 (Tickets for groups of up to 10 people)
= USD $750 + tax
ALL TICKET SALES END Wed 26th April 2023 at MIDNIGHT PACIFIC TIME
The Aim Of This Conference
We invite everyone from across all professions, and from across all pregnancy, birth and breastfeeding organisations.
In this conference, we will explore why/how to bring the science of the microbiome to parents to empower full informed choice.
Only together, we can make a difference.
We sincerely hope you decide to join us.
Toni and Alex
Conference Sponsors
Our Conference offers lots of innovative ways to connect with attendees.
CLICK HERE to view the conference sponsor packages available.
If your organisation would like to sponsor this event, get in touch!
CONTACT US.
Gold Sponsors
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Swag Bag Sponsors
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. Who is hosting this conference?
A. This conference 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 by attending?
A. The organisers have applied for 12 hours of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) or Continuing Education credits for midwives, childbirth educators and doulas.
Contact Hours and CPD credits will be available to be claimed for ONE YEAR from 31st May 2023.
MEAC – 12 Midwifery CEUs (Pending Approval)
ACM – 12 CPD Endorsed Hours APPROVED
NMC - Accepted as 12 CPD Hours by NMC APPROVED
ICEA – 12 Contact Hours APPROVED
Lamaze International – 12 Contact Hours APPROVED (12 Contact Hours APPROVED by ICEA and accepted as Lamaze contact Hours)
DONA International - 12 Contact Hours APPROVED (12 Contact Hours APPROVED by ICEA and accepted as Lamaze contact Hours)
CAPPA – 12 Contact Hours APPROVED (12 Contact Hours APPROVED by ICEA and accepted as Lamaze contact Hours)
Q. When/how can I claim the CPD/CE credits?
Contact Hours and CPD credits will be available to be claimed for ONE YEAR from 31st May 2023.
To claim your CPD/CE credits, you will need to:
- 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.
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You need to download the certificate - which will be available from 31st May 2023
Q. How can I log on on the days of the LIVE conference?
A. Your login details will be emailed to you ahead of the event. You can use these details to access the online event. However, you cannot share your login details with anyone else. Only one login per email address is allowed.
Q. The timings don't work for me. Can I watch ON-DEMAND?
A. The on-demand recordings will be available during and immediately after the conference on the event platform. 7 days after the conference ends, all the recordings will be available for 12 months to all conference attendees within our MICROBIOME COURSES School on Teachable.
However, it’s best to attend live so you can fully participate in all the roundtable discussions, connect live with fellow attendees and enjoy the full immersive interactive experience, but you can watch all the recordings on demand whenever it’s convenient for you during this period of time.
Q. Where will this conference be held?
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. What are the dates and times of the live conference?
Sat 29th April 9:00am - 5:30pm Pacific Daylight Time PDT
Sun 30th April 9:00am - 5:30pm Pacific Daylight Time PDT
Q. What time is this in other parts of the world?
Check start time in other parts of the world by CLICKING HERE
Q. What time does it start in other parts of the world?
London, United Kingdom: Sat Apr 29, 17:00 / 5:00 pm
Berlin, Germany: Sat Apr 29, 18:00 / 6:00 pm
New York City, New York, USA: Sat Apr 29, 12:00 / 12:00 pm
Los Angeles, California, USA: Sat Apr 29, 09:00 / 9:00 am
Melbourne, Australia: Sun Apr 30, 02:00 / 2:00 am
Q. How soon will the recorded speaker sessions be available on-demand? A. The on-demand recordings will be available during and immediately after the conference on the event platform. 7 days after the conference ends, all the recordings will be available for 12 months to all conference attendees within our MICROBIOME COURSES School on Teachable.
Q. Can I sponsor this event?
Absolutely! We are looking for individuals and organisations connected to the birth world who are looking to sponsor this event. We offer tiered pricing to suit all budgets.
Prices start from USD $150 for the SWAG BAG (digital product, a digital sample or flyer) to be distributed to all attendees.
Platinum, Gold and Silver level sponsors have a virtual booth in the Exhibit Hall - prices start from USD $750.
Check out the Sponsor Information Page: https://microbirth.teachable.com/p/sponsor2023
Q. How much does it cost to attend?
SUBSIDISED TICKET PRICE (Ends April 26th 2023 at 23.59)
= USD $85 + tax
= GBP £68 (£82 total)
STUDENTS, UNWAGED AND LOW-INCOME COUNTRIES
= USD $60 + tax
GROUP OF 10 (10 individuals)
= USD $750 + tax
REGULAR PRICE for individuals
= USD $240 + tax
TICKET SALES END AT MIDNIGHT PT on Wed 26th April 2023
Q. Do attendees get a swag bag of digital downloads?
A. Yes! If you sign up to the conference, you will be able to download a swag bag of digital goodies including downloadable PDFs.
Q. Do I need to install any special software?
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/
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