program/programme - Canadian Association of Midwives

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program/programme - Canadian Association of Midwives
PROGRAM/PROGRAMME
13th Annual General Meeting, Conference & Exhibit
13ieme AGA, Congrès & Exposition
November 6-7-8, 2013
Ottawa Marriott Hotel
Ottawa, Ontario
www.canadianmidwives.org/conference
THANK YOU TO OUR INDUSTRY SUPPORTERS!
MERCI À NOS COMMANDITAIRES !
Executive
Supporting
Partners
Table of Contents / Table des matières
TABLE OF CONTENTS /
TABLE DES MATIÈRES
CAM President / Présidente ACSF
p. 02
Board Members / Membres Du Conseil
p. 03
Special Thanks / Remerciements
p. 03
Floor Plans / Plans du site
p. 04
Sponsors & Exhibitors / Commanditaires & Exposants
p. 05
Conference at a Glance / Résumé du programme
p. 14
Schedules & Presentation Summaries / Horaires & Résumés
p. 16
 Wednesday / Mercredi, November 6th, 2013
p. 16
 Thursday / Jeudi, November 7th, 2013
p. 17
 Friday / Vendredi, November 8th, 2013
p. 22
Poster Abstracts / Résumés des affiches
p. 27
Biographies
p. 28
Ads from our Sponsors / Publicités
p. 32
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CAM President / Présidente ACSF
WELCOME / BIENVENUE
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Welcome to the 13th Annual
Conference of the
Canadian Association of
Midwives / Association
canadienne des sages-femmes!
On behalf of the CAM/ACSF
Board of Directors, I am delighted
to welcome so many midwives,
maternity care professionals and
students from across the country
in our nation’s capital. This year’s
conference program promises
interesting topics, thought provoking issues, inspiring
speakers, a fabulous social event and, of course, dancing!
The theme of the 2013 CAM Conference is A Midwife for Every
Woman. As you enjoy the activities of the next three days,
we invite you to let your imagination be inspired - envision a
Canada where every woman who wants a midwife has access
to one in her own community! Share your vision and ideas
with us by writing them down on the suggestion cards located
throughout the conference venue. CAM/ACSF will soon be
updating the association’s Strategic Directions and Goals and
we need to hear from you, the members.
Here, in Ottawa, we have a unique opportunity to turn the
eyes of our country’s leadership toward midwives and the
importance of midwifery services in the delivery of primary
health care to women and newborns in every province and
territory throughout Canada. Our opening night will feature a
VIP lounge where visiting Members of Parliament will be able
to meet with midwives from their riding. Key political figures
have been invited to speak at the opening ceremony, and
they will also hear midwifery keynote speakers describe the
very reasons that midwives are vital for health care delivery
in Canada and globally. Throughout the conference, your
CAM/ACSF Executive members will be taking advantage of
opportunities and political engagements to address important
issues and raise the profile of midwifery at a national level.
What can you do to help? Speak with your MP, help us achieve
a record number of midwives present at Opening Night and
join us to make sure the voices of midwives are heard in every
corner of Canada!
Thank you for joining us here in Ottawa. Please enjoy the
conference program as well as the opportunity to reconnect
with old friends and meet new friends and colleagues from
across the country. I look forward to meeting each and every
one of you over the next few days!
Au nom de l’Association canadienne des sages-femmes, c’est
Bienvenue au 13e Congrès annuel de l’Association canadienne
des sages-femmes/ Canadian Association of Midwives!
Au nom des membres du conseil d’administration de l’ACSF,
c’est avec un grand plaisir que je souhaite la bienvenue à tant
de sages-femmes, de professionnels de la santé maternelle
et d’étudiantes venues des quatre coins du pays à la Capitale
Nationale. Cette année, le programme du congrès annonce
des sujets plus passionnants que jamais, des enjeux portant
à réflexion, des conférenciers inspirants, une activité sociale
fantastique et bien sûr, l’occasion de danser toute la soirée!
Le thème du Congrès 2013 de l’ACSF est Une sage-femme
pour chaque femme. Tandis que vous prenez part aux activités
durant les trois prochains jours, nous vous invitons à laisser
votre imagination prendre son envol et rêver à un Canada
où chaque femme qui souhaiterait profiter des soins d’une
sage-femme pourrait avoir accès à celle-ci au sein de sa
communauté. Partagez votre vision et vos idées avec nous
en les laissant à notre attention dans les boîtes à suggestions
disposées un peu partout dans les salles de conférence.
L’ACSF procèdera bientôt à une mise à jour des Objectifs et
orientations stratégiques de l’Association et, pour ce faire, nous
avons besoin d’entendre la voix de nos membres.
Notre présence à Ottawa représente une occasion unique
de nous faire entendre des leaders canadiens et de leur faire
prendre conscience de l’importance de la pratique sagefemme dans la prestation de soins de santé primaire offerts
aux femmes et aux nouveau-nés dans chaque province et
chaque territoire, partout au pays. Dans le cadre de notre soirée
d’ouverture, députés et sages-femmes des circonscriptions
associées pourront d’ailleurs se rencontrer au salon VIP
monté pour l’occasion. Des personnalités politiques clés ont
été invitées à prendre la parole au cours de la cérémonie
d’ouverture. Ces dernières auront en outre la chance d’écouter
les premiers conférenciers exposer les raisons pour lesquelles
les sages-femmes jouent un rôle crucial dans la prestation des
soins de santé au Canada et partout dans le monde. Pendant
toute la durée du congrès, la direction de l’ACSF profitera de
diverses occasions et rendez-vous politiques pour discuter
d’enjeux importants et braquer les projecteurs sur la pratique
sage-femme sur le plan national. Que pouvez-vous faire pour
donner un coup de main? Parlez à votre député, aidez-nous à
battre le record du nombre de sages-femmes présentes à la
soirée d’ouverture et joignez-vous à nous pour que les voix des
sages-femmes résonnent partout au pays!
Nous vous remercions d’avoir accepté notre invitation à
vous joindre à nous ici, à Ottawa, et nous espérons que vous
apprécierez le programme du congrès. Profitez de votre séjour
pour retrouver vos amis et collègues de partout au pays. Pour
ma part, j’ai déjà hâte de rencontrer chacun d’entre vous dans
les prochains jours.
Joanna Nemrava, RM
President, Canadian Association of Midwives
Joanna Nemrava, RM
Présidente, Association canadienne des sages-femmes
Board Members / Membres Du Conseil
BOARD MEMBERS / MEMBRES DU CONSEIL
Joanna Nemrava, President/présidente
Emmanuelle Hébert, Vice-President/vice-présidente
Jane Erdman, Treasurer/trésorière
Katrina Kilroy, Secretary/secrétaire
Aisia Salo, Alberta
Misty Wasyluk, British Colombia
Lisa Harcus, Manitoba
Nathalie Pambrun, New Brunswick / NACM
Ann Noseworthy, Newfoundland & Labrador
Lesley Paulette, North West Territories
Leslie Niblett, Nova Scotia
Amanda Tomkins, Nunavut
Lisa Weston, Ontario
Joyce England, Prince Edward Island
Claudia Faille, Québec
Maud Addai, Saskatchewan
Kathleen Cranfield, Yukon
Maryelle Boyes, Student Representative, British Colombia
SPECIAL THANKS / REMERCIEMENTS
CONFERENCE PROGRAM PLANNING COMMITTEE /
COMITÉ DE PROGRAMMATION
Patricia McNiven (McMaster)
Céline Lemay (UQTR)
Helen McDonald (McMaster)
Martha Aitkin (ON)
Lisa Weston (ON, CAM Board)
Zuzana Betkova (ON)
Jenni Huntly (ON)
Tonia Occhionero (CAM Executive Director)
EXHIBITOR AND SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM /
PROGRAMME DE COMMANDITES
Jill DeWeese-Frank, CAM Events Coordinator
Julie Surprenant, CAM Events Coordinator
(maternity leave replacement)
ABSTRACT REVIEW COMMITTEE /
COMITÉ SCIENTIFIQUE
Josée Lafrance (UQTR)
Caroline Paquet (UQTR)
Emmanuelle Hébert (UQTR)
Jude Kornelsen (UBC)
Karyn Kaufman (McMaster)
Manavi Handa (Ryerson)
Mary Sharpe (Ryerson)
Susan James (Laurentian)
REGISTRATION / INSCRIPTIONS
Annie Hibbert, CAM Administrative Assistant
VOLUNTEER PROGRAM /
PROGRAMME DES BÉNÉVOLES
Jill DeWeese-Frank, CAM Events Coordinator
Julie Surprenant, CAM Events Coordinator
(maternity leave replacement)
Annie Hibbert, CAM Assistant Administrator
SOCIAL EVENT / ÉVÉNEMENT SOCIAL
Jill DeWeese-Frank, CAM Events Coordinator
Julie Surprenant, CAM Events Coordinator
(maternity leave replacement)
TRANSLATIONS / TRADUCTIONS
Michèle Matte
Sophie Perrault
Claire Valade
Andrea Zanin
AUDIO VISUAL / AUDIO-VISUEL
Frishkorn
FINAL PROGRAM / PROGRAMME FINALE
Jill DeWeese-Frank, CAM Events Coordinator
Julie Surprenant, CAM Events Coordinator
(maternity leave replacement)
AND A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR VOLUNTEERS! / ET UN GROS MERCI À NOS BÉNÉVOLES!
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Floor Plans / Plans du site
FLOOR PLANS / PLANS DU SITE
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2013 Partners & Exhibitors / Commanditaires & Exposants
PARTNERS & EXHIBITORS /
COMMANDITAIRES & EXPOSANTS
Flora Health & Salus Haus
www.florahealth.com
Why do so many of us constantly feel tired or fatigued? Perhaps the reason is
iron deficiency, the most prevalent nutrient deficiency worldwide. Iron deficiency
is the leading cause of fatigue among women between the time of menstruation
and menopause. It is estimated that up to 26% of menstruating women are iron
deficient.
Women of childbearing age and adolescent girls need to regularly replace the
iron that is eliminated through monthly blood loss. The elderly are also at risk
because they no longer absorb iron from foods as efficiently as when they were
younger. Vegetarians and those who eat little or no red meat may also be iron
deficient. Endurance athletes and those who exercise regularly lose iron through
perspiration, putting them at risk for deficiency and decreased endurance.
Floravit® is a yeast-free, gluten-free liquid iron supplement that is specially
formulated for easy absorption and assimilation. In fact, over 98% of the iron
is available for quick potential absorption. The daily use of Floravit® helps
normalize low iron levels to boost energy, vitality and optimal health. Floravit® is
especially important before and during pregnancy, and while breastfeeding.
Pourquoi sommes-nous si nombreuses à nous sentir constamment fatiguées ou
épuisées ? C’est peut-être parce que nous avons une carence en fer, la carence
nutritive la plus répandue au monde. La carence en fer est la principale cause
de fatigue chez les femmes pendant la période qui s’étend de l’apparition des
règles jusqu’à la ménopause. On estime que 26 % des femmes qui ont leurs
menstruations ont une carence en fer.
Les femmes en âge de procréer et les adolescentes doivent régulièrement
remplacer le fer éliminé par la perte de sang qui survient chaque mois. Les
femmes plus âgées sont également à risque car elles n’absorbent plus le fer
contenu dans les aliments aussi bien que lorsqu’elles étaient plus jeunes. Les
végétariens et personnes qui mangent peu ou pas de viande rouge peuvent aussi
souffrir d’une carence en fer. Les athlètes d’endurance et les personnes qui
s’entraînent régulièrement perdent du fer par la transpiration, ce qui peut causer
un manque et réduire leur endurance.
Floravit® est un supplément de fer liquide sans levure et sans gluten
spécialement formulé pour être facilement absorbé et assimilé. En fait, plus
de 98 % du fer est disponible pour une absorption potentielle rapide. L’usage
quotidien de Floravit® aide à normaliser les faibles niveaux de fer, redonne
de l’énergie et de la vitalité et optimise votre santé. Il est particulièrement
recommandé de prendre Floravit® avant et pendant la grossesse et pendant
l’allaitement.
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2013 Partners & Exhibitors / Commanditaires & Exposants
HIROC
www.hiroc.com
HIROC is Canada’s leading provider of healthcare liability insurance offering a
broad range of insurance products and services, including risk management
programs and claims management expertise. HIROC also works with its
subscribers to bring about meaningful and productive change resulting in greater
safety and a reduction in claims and incidents.
HIROC, organisme sans but lucratif, est le principal fournisseur d’assurance
responsabilité au Canada. HIROC est constitué de 500 organismes. Il est la
propriété des organismes assurés et sous leur contrôle.
WorkAround Software, Inc.
www.workaround.ca
WorkAround Software is a Canadian-owned and operated software company that
develops, hosts and supports software applications. WorkAround has provided
services in the healthcare sector for over 10 years. WorkAround currently
provides hosting, training and support services for the open-source OSCAR EMR
to a number of midwifery practices in Ontario.
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We are also proud to announce our purpose-built health record software, EHRFlow.
Using our years of experience in technology and healthcare we have set out to build
an EHR system that is easy to use and simply powerful. EHRFlow is specifically
designed to meet the needs of all healthcare practitioners such as midwives, rather
than forcing all healthcare practitioners to adapt to M.D. specific software. All the
while, EHRFlow still adheres to government standards for EHRs. Visit our booth to
sign up as a pilot user and help us make EHRFlow the best EHR for midwives!
Aiken Medical Supplies Inc.
www.uriaid.com
Aiken Medical Supplies is located in Milton , Ontario. We are a small, female
owned and operating since 1997. We manufacture a Canadian made Female
Urine Collection Aid: Uri-Aid. The Uri-Aid is a patented, anatomically designed
funnel that screws onto a 90 mL standard urine collection container. The
Uri-Aid eliminates spillage and contamination of the urine sample, hands and
surroundings. As a unit it becomes leak-proof and it can hold up to 200mL of
urine, any excess can be poured out. Once the urine sample has been collected
the lid is then applied and the sample is ready for safe, sanitary handling and
transport. As you probably know, women have difficulty when collecting urine
samples in the small container provided by the lab. Presently this causes spillage
on the hands, container and surroundings, women are faced with the unpleasant
task of cleaning after themselves and others. Although all women can benefit
from using the Uri-Aid, it is particularly useful when assisting the elderly, the
infirm, children and during pregnancy.
2013 Partners & Exhibitors / Commanditaires & Exposants
Appleton Studio / Adrian Baker
Adrian Baker has been painting and exhibiting her art work nationally &
internationally since 1980. Her paintings have been featured on the covers of
magazines such as Reader’s Digest (US), the Canadian Medical Journal, The
Practicing Midwife (UK), and Homebirth Network (Australia). In 2009 Adrian
exhibited a series of birthing paintings at Dale Smith Gallery in Ottawa as a
fundraiser for the White Ribbon Alliance for Safe Motherhood, an organization
working to help reduce the shockingly high maternal death rates in developing
countries.
Adrian’s work can be found in numerous public and private collections across
Canada, the USA, and abroad. Her paintings can be viewed on her website: www.
adrianbakerart.com
Best Start Resource Centre
www.beststart.org
The Best Start Resource Centre supports service providers working on
preconception health, prenatal health and early child development. We provide
consultations, respond to inquiries, deliver training and professional development
(e.g., webinars, workshops, conferences, online courses), supply you with evidencebased resources and keep you connected (e.g., e-bulletins, electronic networks).
Le Centre de ressources Meilleur départ vise à faciliter le travail des
intervenants dans les domaines de la santé avant et pendant la grossesse et du
développement de la petite enfance. Nous offrons des consultations, formation
et perfectionnement professionnel (ex. webinaires, ateliers, conférences,
apprentissage en ligne), nous répondons aux demandes, nous offrons des
ressources fondées sur des données probantes et nous vous tenons au courant
(ex. bulletins, réseaux).
Birth Pool in a Box
www.birthpoolinabox.ca
The first and only FDA-approved birth pool, “Birth Pool in a Box” was designed in
careful consultation with mothers and midwives. The result is a leap forward in the
development of birthing pools, and has been used at more than 7,000 home and
hospital births. Now there is no compromise between performance and price for
mothers and midwives. Choices Childbirth Services is proud to distribute “birth pool
in a box” in Canada. “Choices” is also known in its local community for its prenatal
education, waterbirth education, and labour support services.
La première et seule piscine d’accouchement qui a été approuvé par l’association
américaine « FDA », les piscines « Birth Pool in a Box » ont été conçues en
consultation avec nombreuses mères et sages-femmes. Ces études ont aidé à
avancer le développent des piscines d’accouchement. Elles ont été utilisées dans plus
de 7000 accouchements dans l’eau, dans des hôpitaux, des maisons de naissance et
dans des résidences privées. Les mères et sages-femmes d’aujourd’hui ne sont pas
obligées de compromettre le bon fonctionnement à cause du prix. Choices Childbirth
Services sont fiers d’être les seuls distributeurs Canadiens des piscines « Birth Pool
in a Box ». Choices est aussi reconnu localement pour leurs cours de préparation
à l’accouchement, leurs cours d’accouchement dans l’eau, et leurs services
d’accompagnement à la naissance « doula ».
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2013 Partners & Exhibitors / Commanditaires & Exposants
Boiron Canada Inc.
www.boiron.ca
BORN
BORN is Ontario’s pregnancy, birth and childhood registry and network.
Established in 2009 to collect, share and rigorously protect critical data about
each child born in the province, BORN Ontario manages an advanced database
that provides reliable, secure and comprehensive information on maternal and
child care.
BORN est un registre et un réseau provincial qui recueille les données sur les
grossesses, les naissances et l’enfance des jeunes de l’Ontario. Créé en 2009
pour réunir, partager et protéger consciencieusement les données critiques sur
chaque enfant né dans la province, le Registre BORN Ontario administre une base
de données de fine pointe qui fournit des renseignements fiables, sécuritaires et
complets sur les soins donnés aux mères et à leurs enfants.
The Canadian Red Cross (CRCS)
www.redcross.ca
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2013 Partners & Exhibitors / Commanditaires & Exposants
Cuso International
www.cusointernational.org
Cuso International is an international development organization that works
through volunteers. We work in over 20 countries and seven focus areas,
including: Education, HIV and AIDS, Disability, Health and Social Well-being,
Secure Livelihoods, Participation and Governance and Environment and Natural
Resource Management. Cuso International recruits skilled professionals from
a variety of professional backgrounds to work in partnership with local or
national organizations around the world. Volunteers are matched to placements
that meet the direct requests of our overseas partners. They work to share
skills and experiences with local colleagues, so their impact continues long
after they return home.
Cuso International est un organisme de développement international et d’envoi
de coopérants-volontaires. Nous travaillons dans sept domaines : l’éducation, le
VIH et le sida, la condition des personnes handicapées, la santé et le bien-être
social, les moyens de subsistance durables, la participation et la gouvernance
ainsi que l’environnement et gestion des ressources naturelles. Nos
coopérants-volontaires remplissent des mandats qui répondent aux demandes
des nos partenaires outre-mer. Les coopérants-volontaires collaborent à des
programmes conçus et gérés localement, de sorte à ce que la population locale
profite des fruits de leur travail et des connaissances qu’ils ont transmises
longtemps après leur départ.
Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS),
Government of Nunavut
The Department of Health is responsible for health services and social
programming in Nunavut. Staff at the Department of Health work to improve the
health and well-being of Nunavummiut by addressing the differing needs of each
community through culturally appropriate programs and services.
Le ministère de la Santé est responsable des services de santé et des
programmes sociaux au Nunavut. Le personnel du Santé s’efforce d’améliorer
la santé et le bien-être des Nunavummiut en répondant aux divers besoins de
chaque collectivité grâce à des programmes et services adaptés à leur culture.
Homeocan Inc
www.homeocan.ca
Iota Birthing Stools
www.iotabirthingstools.com
Iota Birthing Stools, a family run business, are the makers of fine maple birthing
stools and Pinard horns. Our design has become a favorite among birth professionals
for its removable legs, adjustable size, and ease of cleaning and transport.
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2013 Partners & Exhibitors / Commanditaires & Exposants
Lansinoh
www.Lansinoh.com
Lansinoh offers a wide-range of premium breastfeeding and baby products that
enable moms to feed, pump, and store their breastmilk safely including: Affinity® Pro
Double Electric Breast Pump, Manual Breast Pump, NaturalWave™ Nipple featuring
the mOmma bottle, HPA® Lanolin, Soothies® Gel Pads, TheraPearl 3-in-1 Breast
Therapy Gel Packs, Disposable Nursing Pads, Breastmilk Storage Bags and storage
containers, and Clean and Condition™ Baby Wipes. For more details: Lansinoh.com
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)
www.msf.ca
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international medical humanitarian
organization working in more than 80 countries to assist people whose survival is
threatened by violence, neglect, or catastrophe. Every day, MSF aid workers from
around the world provide lifesaving assistance to people affected by disaster, conflict,
epidemics, or exclusion from healthcare. MSF works independently of political,
religious or other motivations, delivering medical aid based on human need, often in
difficult geographical or political contexts, where others cannot or choose not to go.
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Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) est une organisation humanitaire internationale
qui est présente dans plus de 60 pays afin d’offrir de l’assistance médicale à des
individus et des populations négligés et menacés par des conflits, des maladies ou
des catastrophes. Tous les jours, des travailleurs humanitaires MSF du monde entier
fournissent une assistance vitale aux personnes touchées par des catastrophes, des
conflits, des épidémies, ou qui n’ont pas accès à des soins de santé. MSF travaille
sans aucune discrimination quant à la race, la religion, les opinions philosophiques ou
politiques, pour fournir une aide médicale en fonction des besoins humains, souvent
dans des contextes géographiques ou politiques difficiles, là où d’autres ne peuvent
ou ne veulent pas aller.
Midwifery Supplies Canada
www.midwiferysupplies.ca
Equipment for midwives & new moms.
2013 Partners & Exhibitors / Commanditaires & Exposants
Mothers Choice Products
www.motherschoiceproducts.com
Mothers Choice Products is a national distributor of mom and infant products
including the WHO Code compliant breastfeeding company Ameda. Mothers Choice
Products knows how much breastfeeding matters to moms and their babies and
that is why we strive to educate and support the professional community. Mothers
Choice Products is also a distributor of TENS products which provide natural
labour pain relief and pelvic floor exercisers for optimal women’s health.
Mothers Choice Products est un distributeur national de produits pour mamans et
nourrissons, incluant la marque Ameda, manufacturier de produits d’allaitement
se conformant au code de l’OMS. Mothers Choice Products connait l’importance de
tout ce qui a trait à l’allaitement pour les mamans et leurs bébés, et c’est pourquoi
nous nous efforçons d’éduquer et de soutenir la communauté professionnelle.
Mothers Choice Products est également le distributeur canadien des produits TENS
qui offrent un soulagement naturel de la douleur liée à l’accouchement ainsi qu’un
exerciseur du plancher pelvien favorisant une santé optimale chez la femme.
Natasha Smoke Santiago
http://storytellershouse.com/
She:kon, I am Natasha Smoke Santiago, and I make artwork. My work makes me
feel, and I hope it makes you feel. As you may see, my art is heavily influenced by
the symbols, stories and history of my culture. This is not only native american
art, but Haudenosaunee Art, distinct and full of deep meaning, meaning that I
try to share with the world and also with my family. I am carrying on traditions
handed to me by Elders and I hope to hand that knowledge to my children through
living the culture. Most of my works have a story connected with them, and as
time goes by, more of those stories will be shared here. Not every work is that
deep, some are just pretty, and I hope those bring you joy as well!
Northwest Territories Health and Social Services
www.hss.gov.nt.ca
Health and Social Services
Promote, protect, and provide for the health and well-being of the people of the
NWT
Parentbooks
www.parentbooks.ca
PARENTBOOKS’ selection of books and DVDs for midwives is unequaled.
PARENTBOOKS also offers the most comprehensive selection of parenting
resources available anywhere. Our knowledgeable staff can help you and your
clients find the resources you need.
PARENTBOOKS offre une incomparable sélection de livres & DVD en anglais peur
sages-femmes. En plus, PARENTBOOKS offre las plus vaste & complet sélection
de ressources pour parents qui est disponible. Compter sur notre personnel
expert pour vous aider à trouver tout ce qu’il vous faut.
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2013 Partners & Exhibitors / Commanditaires & Exposants
Platinum Naturals
www.platinumnaturals.com
Platinum Naturals is a premium vitamin and supplement company built on the
principle of using onlyhigh quality ingredients that are as close to nature as
possible. Platinum Naturals utilizes a proprietary Omega Suspension Technology
(OST®) that suspends active ingredients in omega oils were they can be more
effectively absorbed. Platinum Naturals produces a line of prenatal products
that contain no artificial colours, preservatives or ingredients. Just vitamins and
minerals. Platinum’s firm belief is “You are what you absorb™”.
PureMidwifery Equipment & Supplies Ltd.
www.puremidwifery.net
PureMidwifery Equipment & Supplies Ltd. is dedicated to providing midwives, and
those within the midwifery community, with the highest quality and best selection
of equipment and supplies. PureMidwifery is known for unsurpassed customer
service, knowledge and expertise. I am passionate about midwifery care and am
thrilled to work closely with midwives to ensure they have the best of what is
available. I don’t sell to other sectors of healthcare… PureMidwifery is dedicated
to midwives.
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PureMidwifery Equipment & Supples Ltd. est dédié à fournir des sages-femmes,
et celles au sein de la communauté des sages-femmes, avec la meilleure qualité
et la meilleure sélection de équipement et de fournitures. PureMidwifery est
réputé pour son service clientèle inégalé, de connaissances et d’expertise. Je
suis passionné par les soins de sage-femme et je suis ravie de travailler en
étroite collaboration avec les sages-femmes pour s’assurer qu’ils ont le meilleur
de ce qui est disponible. Je ne vends pas à d’autres secteurs de la santé ...
PureMidwifery est dédié aux sages-femmes.
Rinovum Women’s Health
The Stork® conception aid by Rinovum® Women’s Health is designed to be a
non-invasive treatment option for patients that are trying to conceive. This FDAcleared product helps couples who are trying to conceive from the privacy of
home using cervical cap insemination. The Stork is intended to assist the patient
population that has been diagnosed with common difficulties such as: diminished
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complement their path to becoming pregnant. Many patients are using diagnostic
tools to enhance their chances for conception. The Stork can provide these
patients with a natural option designed to complement their fertility treatment
path, whether they are just thinking about starting their family or have been
trying for longer. The product is priced at $79.99 per device, The Stork provides
the patient with a more economical, “first-step” treatment option to try before
advancing into further assisted reproductive treatments.
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Medical Equipment, Emergency Preparedness Supplies, Pandemic Planning
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Conference at a glance / Résumé du programme
WEDNESDAY / MERCREDI, NOVEMBER 6TH, 2013 (PAGE 16)
8:00AM-12:30PM
DALHOUSIE SALON – 3RD FLOOR
The Association of Ontario Midwives (AOM)
Emergency Skills Workshop (ESW)
8:00AM-3:00PM
RECEPTION AREA – 2ND FLOOR
On-site registration for AGM, Pre-Conference,
Workshops and Conference
9:00AM-12:00PM
Pre-Conference Workshops / Ateliers pré-congrès
1:30PM-4:00PM
VICTORIA NORTH BALLROOM – 2ND FLOOR
CAM Annual General Meeting
Assemblée générale annuelle
6:00PM-7:00PM – RECEPTION AREA – 2ND FLOOR
On-site registration for Conference
7:00PM-8:30PM – VICTORIA NORTH BALLROOM – 2ND FLOOR
Opening Ceremonies / Cérémonie d’ouverture – Keynote Speaker: Professor Mary Renfrew, BSc, RN, RM, PhD, Director, Mother and Infant Research Unit School of
Nursing and Midwifery and Director of Applied Health Research College of Medicine, Dentistry and Nursing University of Dundee, Scotland
Midwifery and quality care: the story of the Lancet Series on Midwifery / La profession de sage-femme et la qualité des soins : l’histoire de la série Lancet sur la pratique sage-femme
8:30PM-11:00PM – VICTORIA NORTH AND SOUTH BALLROOMS – 2ND FLOOR
Welcome Reception with Exhibits / Réception avec les exposants
THURSDAY / JEUDI, NOVEMBER 7TH, 2013 (PAGE 17)
7:00AM-7:45AM – BALLROOM GALLERY – 3RD FLOOR
Morning Yoga
7:30AM-8:30AM – VICTORIA SOUTH BALLROOM – 2ND FLOOR
Breakfast / Exhibits / Posters
8:30AM-8:45AM – VICTORIA NORTH BALLROOM – 2ND FLOOR
Presidents’ Welcome / Mot de bienvenue – Joanna Nemrava, RM CAM President
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8:45AM-9:15AM – VICTORIA NORTH BALLROOM – 2ND FLOOR
Plenary Session: Vicki Van Wagner, RM, PhDc – Defining Normal Birth / Définir l’accouchement normal
9:15AM-10:00AM – VICTORIA NORTH BALLROOM – 2ND FLOOR
Keynote Speaker: Eugene Declercq, PhD, Boston University School of Public Health
Perspectives on mothers and midwives: who’s choosing a midwife?
Perspectives sur les mères et les sages-femmes : qui choisit une sage-femme ?
10:00AM-10:30AM – VICTORIA SOUTH BALLROOM – 2ND FLOOR
Nutritional Break / Exhibits / Posters
7:00AM-5:00PM
RECEPTION AREA – 2ND FLOOR
On-site registration for Conference
10:30AM-11:15AM – VICTORIA NORTH BALLROOM – 2ND FLOOR
Panel Discussion – A Midwife for Every Woman: Why Midwifery-Led Research is Key /
Une sage-femme pour chaque femme : Pourquoi la recherche menée par les sages-femmes est essentielle
11:15AM-11:45AM – VICTORIA NORTH BALLROOM – 2ND FLOOR
Plenary Session: Lorna McRae RM, MSW – Social Determinants Inform and Improve Clinical Practice / Les déterminants sociaux informent et améliorent la pratique clinique
12:00PM-1:30PM – VICTORIA SOUTH BALLROOM – 2ND FLOOR
Lunch / Exhibits / Posters
1:30PM-3:00PM
Concurrent Sessions
3:00PM-3:30PM – VICTORIA SOUTH BALLROOM – 2ND FLOOR
Nutritional Break / Exhibits / Posters
3:30PM-4:00PM – VICTORIA NORTH BALLROOM – 2ND FLOOR
Plenary Session: Nathalie Pambrun, SF; Rachel Olson, PhD
Protecting the Future of Aboriginal Communities: Exploring the Path of the National Aboriginal Council of Midwives
Protéger l’avenir des communautés autochtones : explorer le cheminement du Conseil national des sages-femmes autochtones
4:00PM-4:45PM – VICTORIA NORTH BALLROOM – 2ND FLOOR
Keynote Speaker: Michèle Taïna Audette, President Native Women’s Association of Canada
Giving Life, Teaching Life / Donner la vie, enseigner la vie
4:45PM-5:00PM
Announcements / annonces
7:30PM-1:00AM – SOCIAL EVENT – SUMMIT ROOM – 27TH FLOOR
An evening of good food, fun and dancing! / Une soirée remplie de plaisirs, de danse et de bonne bouffe
Conference at a glance / Résumé du programme
CONFERENCE AT A GLANCE /
RÉSUMÉ DU PROGRAMME
FRIDAY / VENDREDI, NOVEMBER 8TH, 2013 (PAGE 22)
7:00AM-7:45AM – BALLROOM GALLERY – 3RD FLOOR
Morning Yoga
7:30AM-8:30AM – VICTORIA SOUTH BALLROOM – 2ND FLOOR
Breakfast / Exhibits / Posters
8:45AM-9:15AM – VICTORIA NORTH BALLROOM – 2ND FLOOR
Plenary Session: Amy McGee, RM, PhD
Addiction, Harm Reduction and a Nice Glass of Red: Substance use Considerations for Mothers and Midwives
Dépendance, réduction des risques et un bon verre de rouge : théorie pour l’ouverture du cœur
9:15AM-9:45AM – VICTORIA NORTH BALLROOM – 2ND FLOOR
Plenary Session: Nadya Burton, PhD; Claire Dion Fletcher, RM; Cheryllee Bourgeois, RM
Birth and its Meanings: Collaborations in the Creation of Indigenous Curriculum in Midwifery Education
La naissance et ses significations : collaborations dans la mise en place d’un contenu autochtone
au sein des programmes de formation de sages-femmes
7:00AM-3:00PM
RECEPTION AREA – 2ND FLOOR
On-site registration for Conference
9:45AM-10:00AM – VICTORIA NORTH BALLROOM – 2ND FLOOR
Announcements, Poster Prize
10:00AM-10:30AM – VICTORIA SOUTH BALLROOM – 2ND FLOOR
Nutritional Break / Exhibits / Posters
10:30AM-11:00AM – VICTORIA NORTH BALLROOM – 2ND FLOOR
Isabelle Brabant, SF
Social perinatal period at the Maison Bleue: an innovative practice model / Périnatalité sociale à la Maison Bleue : un modèle de pratique novateur
11:00AM-12:00PM – VICTORIA NORTH BALLROOM – 2ND FLOOR
Breeching the Barriers
Presented by the Coalition for Breech Birth – Summary: Ten energetic Ottawa women, members of the Coalition for Breech
Birth will come together to re-enact how breech birth was brought back to Ottawa.
12:00PM-1:30PM – VICTORIA SOUTH BALLROOM – 2ND FLOOR
Lunch / Exhibits / Posters
1:30PM-3:00PM
Concurrent Sessions
3:00PM-3:30PM – RECEPTION AREA – 2ND FLOOR
Nutritional Break
3:30PM-4:00PM – VICTORIA NORTH BALLROOM – 2ND FLOOR
Plenary Session: Kellie Thiessen, CNM, PhDc
Factors Influencing Utilization of Midwifery Services in the Canadian Province of Manitoba
Les facteurs influençant l’utilisation des services de sages-femmes dans la province canadienne du Manitoba
4:00PM-4:30PM – VICTORIA NORTH BALLROOM – 2ND FLOOR
Plenary Session: Amy Romano, MSN, CNM
“Midwifery Model” Decision Support: Implementing Shared Decision Making in Maternity Care
Le soutien décisionnel dans « le modèle de pratique sage-femme » : instaurer la prise de décision partagée dans les soins de maternité
4:30PM-5:00PM – VICTORIA NORTH BALLROOM – 2ND FLOOR
Closing Ceremonies / Mots de la fin
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Simultaneous translation will be available for all plenary presentations in Victoria North and for French Concurrent Sessions /
La traduction simultanée sera disponible pour toutes les présentations dans la salle Victoria North ainsi que pour toutes les présentations en français.
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Wednesday / Mercredi, November 6th 2013
SCHEDULES &
PRESENTATION SUMMARIES/
HORAIRES & RÉSUMÉS
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6TH, 2013
Le mercredi 6 novembre, 2013
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8:00AM-12:30PM
DALHOUSIE SALON – 3RD FLOOR
1:30PM-4:00PM
VICTORIA NORTH BALLROOM – 2ND FLOOR
The Association of Ontario Midwives (AOM) Emergency
Skills Workshop (ESW)
CAM Annual General Meeting
(Free of charge, for CAM members only)
8:00AM-3:00PM
RECEPTION AREA – 2ND FLOOR
Assemblée générale annuelle
On-site registration for AGM, Pre-Conference, Workshops
and Conference
9:00AM-12:00PM
Pre-Conference Workshops / Ateliers pré-congrès
WORKSHOP 1:
RIDEAU SALON – 3RD FLOOR
DR. TANYA SMITH, TCM, FABORM
Applying Acupressure in Labour, Birth and Postpartum
WORKSHOP 2:
ALTAVISTA SALON – 2ND FLOOR
JOAN FISHER, RN, BN, MED, IBCLC
When Breastfeeding is Difficult: What Helps?
WORKSHOP 3:
WELLINGTON SALON – 3RD FLOOR
DR. CRAIG CAMPBELL
Improve and Broaden your Suturing Skills:
Suturing for Midwives
6:00PM-7:00PM
RECEPTION AREA – 2ND FLOOR
On-site registration for Conference
7:00PM-8:30PM
VICTORIA NORTH BALLROOM – 2ND FLOOR
Welcome Remarks & Greetings
Mots de bienvenue
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: PROFESSOR MARY RENFREW, BSC,
RN, RM, PHD, DIRECTOR, MOTHER AND INFANT RESEARCH
UNIT SCHOOL OF NURSING AND MIDWIFERY AND DIRECTOR
OF APPLIED HEALTH RESEARCH COLLEGE OF MEDICINE,
DENTISTRY AND NURSING UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE, SCOTLAND
Midwifery and quality care: the story of
the Lancet Series on Midwifery
This presentation will describe the forthcoming Lancet Series
on Midwifery. This series is the result of work by a group of
35 co-authors from five continents. It brings together evidence
from systematic reviews and meta-syntheses, statistical
modelling, and country-level case studies to examine the global
impact of midwifery on the survival, health, and well-being
of women and infants. The history of the development of
the series will be presented, along with preliminary findings,
including an evidence-based framework for quality maternity
care that can inform planning and evaluation of care provision
in all settings. Please note: this presentation contains prepublication material, and it is requested that you do not
disseminate the findings presented.
Thursday / Jeudi, November 7th, 2013
La profession de sage-femme et la qualité des soins :
l’histoire de la série Lancet sur la pratique sage-femme
Cette communication nous informera sur la future
publication des « Lancet Series on Midwifery », une série
de documents qui résulte de la collaboration de 35 auteurs
en provenance de cinq continents. Ces publications mettront
en lumière les preuves issues de revues systématiques
et de méta-synthèses, de modélisations statistiques ainsi
que d’études de cas de certains pays qui illustrent l’impact
de la pratique sage-femme sur la survie, la santé et le
bien-être des femmes et de leurs nourrissons au niveau
planétaire. L’histoire de l’élaboration de cette série sera
partagée en même temps que les trouvailles préliminaires,
y compris un cadre théorique fondé sur les preuves visant
à assurer des soins de maternité de qualité et à faciliter la
planification et l’évaluation de la fourniture des soins dans
tous les milieux de pratique. Veuillez noter qu’au cours de
cette communication, de l’information pré-publication sera
partagée, alors nous vous prions de ne pas diffuser les
résultats présentés.
8:30PM-11:00PM
VICTORIA NORTH AND SOUTH
BALLROOMS – 2ND FLOOR
Welcome Reception with Exhibits
Réception avec les exposants
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7TH, 2013
Le jeudi 7 novembre, 2013
7:00AM-5:00PM
RECEPTION AREA – 2ND FLOOR
On-site registration for Conference
7:00AM-7:45AM
BALLROOM GALLERY – 3RD FLOOR
Morning Yoga
7:30AM-8:30AM
VICTORIA SOUTH BALLROOM – 2ND FLOOR
Breakfast / Exhibits / Posters
8:30AM-8:45AM
VICTORIA NORTH BALLROOM – 2ND FLOOR
Presidents’ Welcome, Joanna Nemrava, RM
8:45AM-9:15AM
VICTORIA NORTH BALLROOM – 2ND FLOOR
PLENARY SESSION: VICKI VAN WAGNER, RM, PHDC
Defining Normal Birth
A multiplicity of “normal birth statements” exist but often
have contradictory meanings and serve different purposes.
It is important to explore the implications for midwives in
this move to define and use categories of normal pregnancy
and birth and consider how they may enhance or hinder our
clinical and professional goals.
Définir l’accouchement normal
De nombreux “énoncés de principe sur l’accouchement
normal” circulent actuellement mais souvent les définitions
sont contradictoires et ces énoncés visent des buts
différents. Il est essentiel d’explorer les implications, pour
les sages-femmes, de cette recherche de définition et
d’utilisation de catégories relatives à l’accouchement normal
et d’évaluer comment ces énoncés peuvent améliorer ou
entraver nos buts cliniques et professionnels.
9:15AM-10:00AM
VICTORIA NORTH BALLROOM – 2ND FLOOR
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: EUGENE DECLERCQ, PHD, BOSTON
UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Perspectives on mothers and midwives:
who’s choosing a midwife?
After an initial examination of contextual differences in
maternity care between the US and Canada, the presentation
will examine both U.S. national birth certificate data and the
results of a series of national surveys of mothers entitled
Listening to Mothers to examine trends in the characteristics
and attitudes of mothers who choose a midwife for prenatal
care and attendance at birth in the US.
Perspectives sur les mères et les sages-femmes :
qui choisit une sage-femme ?
Cette pré0sentation portera en premier lieu sur les
différences contextuelles relatives aux soins de maternité
entre les États-Unis et le Canada. Par la suite, nous
examinerons les données tirées des certificats de naissance
aux É.-U. et les résultats d’une série de sondages nationaux
américains intitulés Listening to Mothers (Écoutons les
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Thursday / Jeudi, November 7th, 2013
femmes) afin de cerner les caractéristiques et les attitudes
des mères ayant choisi une sage-femme pour leur suivi de
grossesse et leur accouchement.
10:00AM-10:30AM
VICTORIA SOUTH BALLROOM – 2ND FLOOR
Nutritional Break / Exhibits / Posters
10:30AM-11:15AM
VICTORIA NORTH BALLROOM – 2ND FLOOR
FACILITATOR: PATRICIA MCNIVEN, RM, PHD
PRESENTERS: EILEEN HUTTON, RM, PHD, MARY RENFREW
BSC, RN, RM, PHD, LIZ DARLING, RM MSC PHD(C)
A Midwife for Every Woman:
Why Midwifery-Led Research is Key
Support for midwifery care comes from many sources
including client feedback and political awareness. But one of
the most powerful tools to support and evaluate the impact
of midwifery care comes from well-designed research. It
is important for midwives to take leadership roles in the
research process. The panel will address the ways in which
midwife-led research contributes to the conference theme of
a midwife for every woman.
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Une sage-femme pour chaque femme : Pourquoi la
recherche menée par les sages-femmes est essentielle
L’appui à la pratique sage-femme vient de plusieurs sources,
mais la recherche reste un des outils les plus puissants pour
appuyer et évaluer l’impact des services sage-femme. Il est
important pour les sages-femmes de prendre des rôles de
chef de file dans le domaine de la recherche. Les panellistes
présenteront les façons que la recherche sage-femme
contribue au thème du congrès : une sage-femme pour
chaque femme.
11:15AM-11:45AM
LORNA MCRAE RM, MSW
Social Determinants Inform and Improve Clinical Practice
Social determinants of health are useful as organizing
principles for clinical approaches in midwifery care. Over
many years of experience working with women adversely
affected by lack of income, unstable housing, scarce
nutrition, early life stresses, gender inequities, and racism
we have found clinical work improves when working from
a solid base of understanding of the structural dynamics
of inequity. This workshop focuses on how to integrate a
thorough understanding of the risks, vulnerabilities and
resiliencies with excellence in clinical practice. Three clinical
scenarios will be discussed in detail as examples on how to
practice from this perspective.
Les déterminants sociaux informent et améliorent
la pratique clinique
Les déterminants sociaux de la santé sont utiles en tant
que principes pour l’organisation des approches cliniques
dans le cadre de la pratique sage-femme. Au cours de
nos années d’expérience de travail auprès de femmes qui
sont négativement touchées par le manque de revenu, une
situation de logement instable, un manque de ressources
alimentaires, des facteurs de stress pendant l’enfance,
des iniquités face au genre et du racisme, nous avons
constaté une amélioration de notre travail clinique lorsque
nous travaillons à partir d’une compréhension solide
des dynamiques structurelles de l’iniquité. Cet atelier
vise à montrer les façons d’intégrer cette compréhension
approfondie des risques, des vulnérabilités et des résiliences
à une pratique clinique de qualité. Nous discuterons en détail
de trois études de cas afin d’illustrer comment exercer notre
profession à partir de cette perspective.
12:00PM-1:30PM
VICTORIA SOUTH BALLROOM – 2ND FLOOR
Lunch / Exhibits / Posters
 CONCURRENT SESSIONS
(1:30PM-3:00PM)
GROUP A:
ALTAVISTA SALON – 2ND FLOOR
1:30PM-2:00PM
NATHALIE PAMBRUN, SF
Working as a midwife with Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)
Manitoba native Nathalie Pambrun is a trained midwife
currently living in New-Brunswick. The proposed
presentation seeks to familiarize participants with the daily
challenges a midwife faces in international humanitarian aid.
Nathalie will share her first hand experience of a 6 month
assignment in Chad and draw parallels between her work in
Canada and her work in Chad with Doctors without Borders.
Travailler comme sage-femme avec Médecins
Sans Frontières (MSF)
Native du Manitoba, Nathalie Pambrun est une sage-femme
diplômée qui vie présentement au Nouveau Brunswick. La
présentation proposée cherche à familiariser les participants
avec les défis quotidiens rencontrés par une sage-femme
dans le cadre d’un travail humanitaire international. Nathalie
partagera son expérience en tant que sage-femme dans le
cadre d’une mission de 6 mois au Chad. Nathalie fera un
parallèle entre son travail au Canada et son travail au Chad
avec Médecins Sans Frontières.
Thursday / Jeudi, November 7th, 2013
2:00PM-2:30PM
TONYA MACDONALD, RM; MARIE CARMELE CHARLES, SF
Pwojè Piti Wazo- A Qualitative Exploration of Maternal
Mortality in a Rural Haitian Community
A visual presentation will introduce workshop participants
to the background of “Pwojè Piti Wazo”, population of
interest, methods and findings of this qualitative study on
maternal mortality. Within the presentation, there will be an
opportunity to critique the study, and to discuss research
issues regarding maternal mortality and strategies to
achieving Millennium Development Goal 5.
Pwojè Piti Wazo - Une exploration qualitative de la mortalité
maternelle dans les communautés rurales haïtiennes
Une présentation visuelle introduira les participantes de
l’atelier aux antécédents du « Pwojè Piti Wazo », la population
ciblée, les méthodes et les découvertes de cette étude
qualitative sur la mortalité maternelle. Il y aura possibilité
au cours de la conférence de critiquer l’étude et de discuter
des résultats obtenus face à la mortalité maternelle et
des stratégies pour atteindre l’Objectif 5 des Objectifs du
Millénaire pour le développement.
2:30PM-3:00PM
CATHY ELLIS, RM, BFA, MSC
Partnerships in Global Midwifery Care
This presentation will focus on UBC Midwifery’s
international maternity care partnerships, mutual benefits
and short comings, using both empirical and experiential
findings. The “Students for Global Citizenship” program at
the Midwifery Division, UBC has developed partnerships in
several countries over the last nine years. Data gathered
will help to direct our ethical considerations for global
midwifery engagement and to develop future directions for
our global work.
Partenariats des services de sages-femmes dans le monde
Cette conférence ciblera les partenariats internationaux
pour des soins de maternité établis par le département
d’études de formation de sages-femmes de l’université de
la Colombie-Britannique (UBC), en mettant en lumière leurs
avantages et défauts mutuels par le biais de conclusions
empiriques et expérientielles. Au cours des neuf dernières
années, le programme de la direction de pratique sagefemme de l’UCB intitulé « étudiantes pour une citoyenneté
planétaire » a mis sur pied plusieurs partenariats dans
différents pays. Les données recueillies serviront à
guider nos considérations éthiques pour un engagement
international en pratique sage-femme et à développer les
futures avenues de notre travail planétaire.
GROUP B:
RIDEAU SALON – 3RD FLOOR
2:00PM-2:30PM
KARLINE WILSON-MITCHELL, RM, RN, CNM, MSN; JOANNA
BENNETT, RM, RN, PHD
Factors Associated with Adolescent Pregnancy,
Psychological Distress and Suicidal Behavior: An
Exploratory Study
Adolescent pregnancy and psychosocial health have
been priorities for both the International Confederation of
Midwives and the World Health Organization. Research
within the Caribbean and Latin America has noted
psychological distress and suicidal behaviors reaching
prevalence of between 13 and 67% amongst pregnant
adolescents (Pinheiro, Coelho, Silva, Quevedo, Souza,
Castelli, Matos, Mollborn, Morningstar & the Jamaican
global School-based Health Survey-2010). This study,
which explores the self-reported perceptions of pregnant
adolescents, seeks to inform policy and practice as it
pertains to adolescent maternity healthcare.
Les facteurs associés à la grossesse, la détresse
psychologique et le comportement suicidaire chez
les adolescentes : une étude exploratoire
Parmi les priorités de la Confédération internationale des
sages-femmes et de l’Organisation mondiale de la santé,
on compte la grossesse et la santé psychosociale durant
l’adolescence. Des recherches effectuées dans les Antilles
et en Amérique latine démontrent que la prévalence de la
détresse psychologique et de comportements suicidaires
chez les adolescentes enceintes se situe entre 13 et 67 %
(Pinheiro, Coelho, Silva, Quevedo, Souza, Castelli,Matos,
Mollborn, Morningstar & The Jamaican global School-based
Health Survey-2010). La présente étude, qui explore les
perceptions rapportées par les adolescentes enceintes,
cherche à informer les décideurs et les cliniciens sur cette
problématique qui touche aux soins de maternité offerts
aux adolescentes.
2:30PM-3:00PM
MANAVI HANDA, RM, MSC
Interim Federal Health Plan Cuts and Implications for
Pregnant Women – Experiences from Toronto
This presentation will provide an overview of the recent
changes to the Interim Federal Health Plan and implications
these changes have on pregnant women. An overview
of literature on refugee status and uninsured status on
pregnancy and outcomes will be provided. Finally this
presentation will discuss experiences from Toronto and
some strategies midwives in Ontario have utilized to provide
care to this uniquely vulnerable population.
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Thursday / Jeudi, November 7th, 2013
Les coupures intérimaires au plan des soins de santé du
gouvernement fédéral et leurs implications pour les femmes
enceintes – Expériences à Toronto
Cette allocution donnera un aperçu des changements récents
au Plan intérimaire des soins de santé du gouvernement
fédéral et de leurs répercussions sur les femmes enceintes.
Une revue des recherches actuelles sur le statut de
réfugiée et sur l’absence de couverture par le programme
d’assurance-maladie et leurs conséquences y sera diffusée.
À la fin de la présentation, nous discuterons de certaines
expériences à Toronto et des stratégies utilisées par des
sages-femmes ontariennes dans la fourniture des soins à
cette population spécialement vulnérable.
GROUP C:
WELLINGTON SALON – 3RD FLOOR
1:30PM-2:00PM
BARBARA KATZ ROTHMAN, PHD
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Fragmentation: Putting the Pieces back together
The work of the midwife, like so much work in the
contemporary world, is being fragmented, broken into its
component parts. While the women themselves may have
come to appreciate the range of specializations, there
are costs both hidden and overt to this challenge to the
‘continuity of care’ model midwifery historically presented.
This paper will draw out the implications of the complicated
web which surrounds, and sometimes entraps, the
birthing woman.
Fragmentation : Remettre les morceaux ensemble
Le travail d’une sage-femme, à l’image du milieu du travail
dans notre monde contemporain, est devenu fragmenté,
décomposé en ses diverses composantes. Même si les
femmes elles-mêmes peuvent apprécier la gamme de
spécialisations, cela entraîne des coûts inhérents cachés et
constitue un défi au modèle de «continuité de soins» offerts
par les sages-femmes tel que présenté historiquement. Cette
présentation mettra en lumière toutes les implications de
cette toile compliquée qui entoure, et parfois prend au piège,
la femme en travail.
2:00PM-2:30PM
BETTY-ANNE DAVISS, RM, MA
Informed Choice and the "Tyranny" of the Brownie Promise
Attending Brownies and swearing in our childhood promises
to “do my best to God and the Queen, to help other people
at all times,” might have had more influence than we know
on how to both fight for our ideals and still fit into status
quo society. This presentation will draw a parallel to the
work of Lord and Lady Baden Powell and the history of the
development of idealist ideologies around which midwifery
was formed in Canada and the UK.
Résumé disponible seulement en anglais
2:30PM-3:00PM
SARAH MUNRO, PHDC
Models of Rural Maternity Care: Barriers and Attributes
of Interprofessional Collaboration with Midwives
Interprofessional collaboration as currently conceptualized
at the policy level does not reflect the reality of relationships
between midwives and other primary care providers in rural
and remote British Columbia. The most significant barriers
to collaboration in our study were (1) inequitable funding
and (2) differences in scopes of practice. Considering
these barriers, we propose alternative models of rural
maternity care involving midwifery developed through
integrated knowledge translation with key stakeholders
and study participants.
Modèles de soins de maternité en zone rurale : les barrières
à une collaboration interprofessionnelle avec des sagesfemmes et revue des particularités de ces modèles
Dans les zones rurales et éloignées de la ColombieBritannique, la collaboration interprofessionnelle élaborée
actuellement au niveau politique ne reflète pas la réalité
des relations entre les sages-femmes et des autres
intervenants de soins de santé primaires. Selon notre
étude, les obstacles les plus importants à une collaboration
sont (1) le financement insuffisant et (2) les différences
entre les champs de pratique. Après avoir considéré ces
obstacles, nous proposons des modèles alternatifs de soins
de maternité pour les régions rurales incluant les services
de sages-femmes grâce à un transfert du savoir intégré aux
intervenants-clés et aux participants à la recherche.
GROUP D:
DALHOUSIE SALON – 3RD FLOOR
1:30PM-2:00PM
KELLY KLICK, RM
PIIPC Midwives Bring Prenatal Care to Inner City Women
through an Innovative Research Based Collaborative
Care Model
The new Partners in Inner-city Integrated Prenatal Care
(PIIPC) project in Winnipeg is an exciting multidisciplinary
collaborative care model. One of the PIIPC initiatives has
midwives (dubbed ‘PIIPC Gypsies’) providing care to women
who are at risk of inadequate prenatal care. Midwifery care
offered at Healthy Baby / Healthy Start sites is coordinated
with acute care and obstetrical services, and a Pregnancy
Passport and other facilitators are used to decrease the
barriers to care.
Les sages-femmes du PIIPC fournissent des soins prénatals
aux femmes du centre-ville par le biais d’un modèle de
soins collaboratifs innovateur, fondé sur les preuves
Le nouveau projet de partenariat pour des soins prénatals
intégrés dans le centre-ville (PIIPC) de Winnipeg constitue
un modèle stimulant de soins collaboratifs multidisciplinaires.
Thursday / Jeudi, November 7th, 2013
Une des initiatives du PIIPC est la contribution des sagesfemmes (appelées les « gitanes » du PIIPC) dans la prestation
de soins prénatals à des femmes qui sont à risque de ne
pas recevoir un suivi prénatal adéquat. La coordination des
soins offerts par les sages-femmes aux centres de Bébés en
santé/bon départ (Healthy Start) est assurée par les services
d’obstétrique et de soins actifs. Des outils de facilitation
comme le passeport de grossesse sont utilisés en vue de
réduire les barrières aux soins.
2:00PM-2:30PM
RAYMONDE GAGNON, SF, MSC, CAND.PHD
Measures for reducing recourse to avoidable
obstetrics procedures for low-risk women
The Institut national d’excellence en santé et en services
sociaux du Québec (INESSS), along with its obstetrics
partners including midwives, has taken up the issue of
increased obstetrics procedures with a view to formulating
recommendations on procedures that may be avoidable. The
results of the in-depth study of electronic fetal surveillance,
labour inducement and acceleration, Caesareans, epidural
anaesthetic and non-pharmacological methods for pain
management provide encouraging possibilities for action
in order to reduce obstetrics procedures.
Mesures pour diminuer le recours aux interventions
obstétricales évitables pour les femmes à faible risque
L’Institut national d’excellence en santé et en services
sociaux du Québec (INESSS) s’est penché avec ses
partenaires en obstétrique, dont les sages-femmes, sur
la problématique de l’augmentation des interventions
en obstétrique dans la perspective d’émettre des
recommandations sur les interventions qui seraient évitables.
Les résultats de l’étude approfondie de la surveillance fœtale
électronique, du déclenchement et de l’accélération du
travail, de la césarienne ainsi que de l’analgésie péridurale
et les méthodes non pharmacologiques de la gestion de la
douleur fournissent des pistes d’actions encourageantes afin
de réduire les interventions obstétricales.
2:30PM-3:00PM
BEVERLEY O`BRIEN, RM
Efficacy and Safety of Water Immersion to Promote
Maternal Comfort during Labour / Birth: Retrospective
Chart Review
A “Shared Care” project was implemented by physicians,
midwives and community / maternity nurses to meet
maternity needs at an Alberta community health centre.
The majority of women chose to labour and birth in warm
baths to promote their comfort particularly if their birth
was attended by a midwife. Shorter labours and less
pharmaceutical interventions were reported without an
increase in maternal or newborn adverse events.
L’efficacité et la sûreté de l’immersion dans l’eau afin
de favoriser le confort de la mère durant le travail et
l’accouchement : une revue rétrospective de dossiers
Des médecins, des sages-femmes et des infirmières
en obstétrique et en santé communautaire ont mis sur
pied un «projet partagé» afin de répondre aux besoins
spécifiques des soins de maternité dans un centre de santé
communautaire de l’Alberta. La plupart des femmes ont
choisi d’utiliser un bain chaud durant leur travail et leur
accouchement comme méthode de confort particulièrement
lorsqu’elles étaient assistées par des sages-femmes. On a
observé une réduction de la durée du travail et du recours
à des interventions pharmaceutiques, sans pour autant
observer une augmentation des issues défavorables chez
les mères ou les nouveau-nés.
3:00PM-3:30PM
VICTORIA SOUTH BALLROOM – 2ND FLOOR
Nutritional Break / Exhibits / Posters
3:30PM-4:00PM
VICTORIA NORTH BALLROOM – 2ND FLOOR
PLENARY SESSION: NATHALIE PAMBRUN, SF; RACHEL
OLSON, PHD
Protecting the Future of Aboriginal Communities: Exploring
the Path of the National Aboriginal Council of Midwives
This multimedia presentation will showcase the National
Aboriginal Council of Midwives’ work in supporting the
development of diverse Aboriginal midwifery services across
Canada. Through print materials, videos, the development
of an interactive toolkit and consultations with Aboriginal
communities across Canada, the diversity of histories,
current settings and future visions for restoring midwifery
in Aboriginal communities is apparent.
Protéger l’avenir des communautés autochtones :
explorer le cheminement du Conseil national
des sages-femmes autochtones
Cette présentation multimédia montrera le travail du
Conseil national des sages-femmes autochtones visant
à encourager le développement des divers services
de sages-femmes autochtones à travers le Canada. La
diversité de leurs histoires, les arrangements actuels et
les visions futures pour restaurer la pratique sage-femme
dans les communautés autochtones seront partagés par le
biais de matériel imprimé, de vidéos, d’une boîte à outils
interactive nouvellement créée et des consultations avec
les communautés autochtones du Canada.
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4:00PM-4:45PM
VICTORIA NORTH BALLROOM – 2ND FLOOR
4:45PM-5:00PM
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: MICHÈLE TAÏNA AUDETTE, PRESIDENT
NATIVE WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION OF CANADA
7:30PM-1:00AM
SOCIAL EVENT – SUMMIT ROOM (27TH FLOOR)
Giving Live, Teaching life
Promoting the expansion of current health policy to offer
midwifery as an essential health service through informed
choice for Aboriginal women is part of the agenda of the
Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC) Health Unit.
Through work with essential partners and government policy
makers, NWAC is working on promoting the encouragement
of more women to become Aboriginal midwives and birth
attendants to answer the call for safe, culturally appropriate
birthing options for Aboriginal women.
Announcements / Annonces
An evening of good food, fun and dancing!
Une soirée remplie de plaisirs, de danse et de bonne bouffe
Donner la vie, enseigner la vie
Résumé disponible en anglais seulement
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8TH, 2013
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Le vendredi 8 novembre, 2013
7:00AM-3:00PM
RECEPTION AREA – 2ND FLOOR
On-site registration for Conference
7:00AM-7:45AM
BALLROOM GALLERY – 3RD FLOOR
Morning Yoga
7:30AM-8:30AM
VICTORIA SOUTH BALLROOM – 2ND FLOOR
Breakfast / Exhibits / Posters
8:45AM-9:15AM
VICTORIA NORTH BALLROOM – 2ND FLOOR
PLENARY SESSION: AMY MCGEE, RM, PHD
Addiction, Harm Reduction and a Nice Glass of Red:
Substance use Considerations for Mothers and Midwives
Fiction and traditional academic prose will be used to
discuss substance use and consumption. I will build an
argument for the ubiquity of substance use, the source of
harm, and the utility of harm reduction as an instrument for
midwives and mothers.
Dépendance, réduction des risques et un bon verre
de rouge : théorie pour l’ouverture du cœur
La fiction et la prose académique traditionnelle seront
utilisées pour discuter de la consommation de substances.
Je mettrai en lumière l’omniprésence de l’utilisation de
substances, des risques qu’elle engendre et de l’utilité de
la réduction des risques en tant qu’instrument à l’intention
des sages-femmes et des mères.
9:15AM-9:45AM
VICTORIA NORTH BALLROOM – 2ND FLOOR
PLENARY SESSION: NADYA BURTON, PHD; CLAIRE DION
FLETCHER, RM; CHERYLLEE BOURGEOIS, RM
Birth and its Meanings: Collaborations in the Creation of
Indigenous Curriculum in Midwifery Education
This paper explores the success and challenges of a project
carried out by the Midwifery Association of Indigenous
Students (MAIS) designed to integrate Indigenous content
and pedagogy into the curriculum of an elective Midwifery
Education Program course Birth and its Meanings at
Ryerson University. The paper reflects on the ways in
which Indigenous content and perspectives are often silent
and invisible in many areas of teaching in the university (in
Midwifery Education as much as elsewhere), and reflects
on the applicability of this project to other midwifery
education settings.
Friday / Vendredi, November 8th, 2013
La naissance et ses significations : collaborations dans
la mise en place d’un contenu autochtone au sein des
programmes de formation de sages-femmes
Cette communication présentera le succès remporté par
un projet mis en place par l’association des étudiantes
sages-femmes autochtones (MAIS) et des défis rencontrés.
Ce projet a été conçu pour intégrer un contenu et un
enseignement autochtone au plan du cours facultatif « La
naissance et ses significations » (trad. libre) dans le cadre du
programme en pratique sage-femme de l'université Ryerson.
Cette démarche se veut une réflexion sur le manque de
visibilité et du silence entourant le contenu autochtone et
ses perspectives dans plusieurs domaines d’enseignement à
l’université (autant au département de formation de sagesfemmes qu’ailleurs) et se penche sur l’applicabilité de ce
projet dans les autres programmes en pratique sage-femme.
10:00AM-10:30AM
VICTORIA SOUTH BALLROOM – 2ND FLOOR
Nutritional Break / Exhibits / Posters
10:30AM-11:00AM
VICTORIA NORTH BALLROOM – 2ND FLOOR
PLENARY SESSION: ISABELLE BRABANT, SF
Périnatalité sociale à la Maison Bleue :
un modèle de pratique novateur
Exploration de la notion de périnatalité sociale telle que
pratiquée à la Maison Bleue et des spécificités du rôle de la
sage-femme au sein d’une équipe proposant des services
interdisciplinaires intégrés de santé, psychosociaux,
éducatifs et communautaires, de manière intensive, dans
un environnement de proximité à taille humaine.
Social perinatal period at the Maison Bleue:
an innovative practice model
Exploration of the idea of the social perinatal period as
practiced at the Maison Bleue and the specificities of
the midwife’s role within a team that offers integrated
interdisciplinary health, psychosocial, educational and
community services with an intensive approach, in a
human-scale setting that’s close to home.
11:00AM-12:00PM
VICTORIA NORTH BALLROOM – 2ND FLOOR
PLENARY SESSION
Breeching the Barriers
Presented by the Coalition for Breech Birth
Ten energetic Ottawa women, members of the Coalition for
Breech Birth will come together to re-enact how breech birth
was brought back to Ottawa.
Résumé disponible en anglais seulement
12:00PM-1:30PM
VICTORIA SOUTH BALLROOM – 2ND FLOOR
Lunch / Exhibits / Posters
 CONCURRENT SESSIONS
(1:30PM-3:00PM)
GROUP A:
ALTAVISTA – 2ND FLOOR
1:30PM-2:00PM
DR. VYTA SENIKAS BSC, MDCM, FRCSC, MBA
Alcohol Use and Pregnancy: What is the Issue
The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada
has led the development of a consensus report on screening
and recording alcohol use in women of child-bearing age and
pregnant women, and published a national consensus guideline
on Alcohol Use and Pregnancy. Given the confusion surrounding
thresholds of alcohol use in pregnant women and women of
child-bearing age, there was a need to reconcile the information
and to provide clear direction to healthcare providers. This
presentation will highlight definitions, consumption statistics,
screening and counseling tools as well as recommendations
from the Alcohol Use and Pregnancy consensus guideline.
La consommation d’alcool durant la grossesse :
quelle est la problématique ?
La Société des obstétriciens et gynécologues du Canada,
qui a dirigé l’élaboration d’un rapport de consensus sur le
dépistage de la consommation d’alcool chez les femmes en
âge de procréer et les femmes enceintes et sa consignation,
a publié une directive clinique de consensus national
sur la consommation d’alcool et la grossesse. En raison
de la confusion observée par la suite au sujet des seuils
de consommation d’alcool pour les femmes enceintes et
les femmes en âge de procréer, il a été jugé nécessaire
de concilier l’information et de fournir des directives
claires aux intervenants de la santé. Cette communication
mettra en lumière les définitions, les statistiques de
consommation, le dépistage et les outils de counselling ainsi
que les recommandations issues de la Directive clinique de
consensus sur la consommation d’alcool et la grossesse.
2:00PM-3:00PM
SHAWNA CLOUTHIER, BSC; WENDY MOULSDALE, RN;
KRISTEN KEILTY
How Midwives can Help Sustain Women, Motherhood,
and Family in the Face of Pregnancy and Infant Loss
In this engaging presentation, increased awareness will be
gained on the uniqueness of pregnancy and infant loss from
the perspective of a bereaved mother, NICU Nurse, and
student midwife / funeral director. How midwives might offer
support to woman and their families will be explored.
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La manière dont les sages-femmes peuvent soutenir les
femmes, la maternité et la famille lors de la perte d’un
enfant durant la grossesse et après la naissance
Cette communication nous amènera vers une
conscientisation accrue de la dimension unique de la perte
d’un enfant durant la grossesse et après la naissance par
le biais de la perspective d’une mère endeuillée, d’une
infirmière de l'unité de soins intensifs néonatals, d’une
étudiante sage-femme et d’un directeur de maison funéraire.
Nous explorerons quel type de support les sages-femmes
peuvent offrir aux mères et à leurs familles.
GROUP B:
RIDEAU SALON – 3RD FLOOR
1:30PM-2:00PM
SUZANNAH BENNETT, MHSC; TASHA MACDONALD, RM,
MHSC; ANNA MEUSER, MPH
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Group B Streptococcus:
Postpartum Management of the Neonate
This session will highlight research from the Association
of Ontario Midwives’ clinical practice guideline on Group
B Streptococcus: postpartum management of the neonate
(2013). Considerations for developing a care plan for the
asymptomatic newborn born to GBS positive mothers with
different clinical scenarios will be explored.
Les streptocoques du groupe B :
prise en charge du nouveau-né en postnatal
Cette présentation mettra en lumière les recherches tirées de
la directive clinique de l’Association des sages-femmes de
l’Ontario sur les streptocoques du groupe B (SGB) et la prise en
charge du nouveau-né en postnatal (2013). Nous explorerons, à
l’aide de diverses études de cas, les paramètres pour élaborer
un plan des soins à donner aux nouveau-nés asymptomatiques
dont la mère est porteuse du SGB.
2:00PM-2:30PM
BETH MURRAY-DAVIS, RM, PHD
Development of a Standardized Clinical Outcome Review
Tool for Improving Patient Safety
Our project modified and evaluated a computer application
developed in the UK and adapted it for a Canadian context
to aid in the systematic review of events with the aim of
identifying factors resulting in substandard client care, and
of forming action plans for preventing future adverse events.
The systematic review of adverse events is a key process in
promoting patient safety.
Développement d’un outil de revue des résultats cliniques
standardisé pour améliorer la sécurité des patients
Notre projet visait à modifier et à évaluer un logiciel
développé en Grande-Bretagne, à l’adapter au contexte
canadien dans le but d’améliorer la revue systématique
des événements afin d’identifier les facteurs causant la
prestation de soins sous-optimaux aux patients et à élaborer
des plans d’action pour prévenir de futurs événements
indésirables. La revue systématique des événements
indésirables constitue un processus essentiel afin d’assurer
la sécurité des patients.
2:30PM-3:00PM
GISELA BECKER, RM
SOGC Guideline for Health Professionals Working
with First Nations, Inuit and Métis
This Guideline was developed in collaboration with the
National Aboriginal Health Organization in order to provide
health professionals in Canada with the knowledge and
tools to provide culturally safe care to First Nations, Inuit
and Métis women and through them to their families.
The Aboriginal Health Initiative Committee of the SOGC,
along with select experts in First Nations, Inuit and Métis
health, convened to develop the updated guideline, with a
particular focus on the social determinants of health. The
Guideline includes socio-demographic, cultural and historical
context, clinical tips, case studies and evidence-based
recommendations. Topics covered include: demographics;
social determinants of health; health systems, policies and
services; women’s sexual and reproductive health; maternal
health; mature women’s health; and changing outcomes
through culturally competent care.
Directive clinique de consensus à l’intention des
professionnels de la santé oeuvrant auprès des Inuits,
des Métis et des Premières Nations de la SOGC
Cette directive clinique a été élaborée en collaboration
avec l’Organisation nationale de la santé autochtone en vue
d’informer et d’outiller les professionnels de la santé du
Canada pour qu’ils puissent offrir des soins sécuritaires
en concordance avec la culture aux femmes autochtones,
inuites et métis et à travers elles, à toutes leurs familles. Il
y eut entente entre le Comité sur la santé des Autochtones
de la SOGC et une sélection d’experts en santé sélectionnés
parmi les Autochtones, Inuits et Métis pour élaborer une mise
à jour de la directive clinique axée particulièrement sur les
déterminants de la santé. Cette directive clinique présente
le contexte sociodémographique, culturel et historique, des
études de cas, des conseils cliniques et des recommandations
basées sur les preuves. Parmi les sujets traités, on retrouve
les aspects démographiques; les déterminants sociaux de
la santé ; les systèmes, les politiques et les services de
santé; la santé sexuelle et reproductive des femmes; la santé
maternelle; la santé des femmes mûres; et l’observation de
changements au niveau des résultats émergeant de soins en
harmonie avec la culture.
Friday / Vendredi, November 8th, 2013
GROUP C:
WELLINGTON SALON – 3RD FLOOR
1:30PM-2:00PM
MANAVI HANDA, RM, MSC; JAY MACGILLIVRAY, RM
Social Justice as a Core Tenet of Midwifery Care in Canada
This presentation will discuss that social justice has
been a core tenet of midwifery care within Canada and
that it should explicitly be incorporated into midwifery
statements of philosophy. The presenters will discuss their
own experiences on the front lines of providing care to
marginalized women from a variety of different vulnerable
populations. The presentation will open up discussion with
the audience to include perspectives on social justice, care
for marginalized women and some of the challenges and
future possibilities for midwives throughout Canada.
La justice sociale comme principe central
de la pratique sage-femme au Canada
La présentation portera sur le fait que la justice sociale
a toujours été au cœur des soins offerts par les sagesfemmes au Canada et qu’elle devrait être incorporée de façon
explicite dans les principes philosophiques de la profession
sage-femme. Les présentatrices partageront leurs propres
expériences sur le terrain lorsqu’elles dispensent des soins
aux femmes marginalisées issues de populations vulnérables
variées. La discussion sera ensuite ouverte à l’auditoire
et inclura des perspectives sur la justice sociale, les soins
offerts aux femmes marginalisées et quelques-uns des
défis et possibilités futures concernant les sages-femmes
à travers le Canada.
2:00PM-2:30PM
KAREN LAWFORD, RM, AM
Invisible Policies: Just ‘cause you can’t see them, doesn’t
mean they’re not there
The purpose of the presentation is to create a linkage
between policy and a midwifery scope of practice. I will
highlight the presence of invisible policy and use a case
study to demonstrate the impacts of invisible policy on
midwives and women.
Les politiques invisibles : ce n’est pas parce que
vous ne les voyez pas qu’elles n’existent pas
Le but de cette allocution est de créer un lien entre les
politiques et le champ de pratique des sages-femmes. Je
mettrai en lumière la présence de politiques invisibles et
utiliserai une étude de cas pour démontrer les répercussions
de ces politiques sur les sages-femmes et les femmes.
2:30PM-3:00PM
MARY SHARPE, RM, MED, PHD
Exploring Spaces: A Way to Resist the Force towards
Institutionalization
The inner and outer spaces of midwives and the women with
whom they work will be explored in light of the inevitable
forces towards institutionalization. The paper looks to
understand how space both constrains and enables midwives
and women as a way to find renewed ways of being.
Explorer les espaces : Une façon de combattre le
courant qui mène à l’institutionnalisation
Nous explorerons les espaces de travail internes et
externes des sages-femmes et des femmes qu’elles
suivent à la lumière des courants inévitables menant à
l’institutionnalisation. Cette communication vise à mieux
comprendre comment l’espace limite les sages-femmes
et les femmes tout en leur permettant de s’ouvrir aux
possibilités de renouveler les façons d’être.
GROUP D:
DALHOUSIE SALON – 3RD FLOOR
1:30PM-2:00PM
HOLLIDAY TYSON, RM, RN
Can Virtual and Simulated Clerkship Components Improve
Preparation for Live Workplace Experience?
There is an urgent need in Canadian midwifery education
to develop innovative approaches to introduction to and
assessment of competencies which are not clinical
placement dependent, both because of the design based
limitations of these placements and the chronic shortage
of them. This evidence based presentation introduces CAM
members to new virtual and simulation based approaches
to standardizing and improving midwifery education at the
clerkship level.
La simulation et l’apprentissage virtuel durant l’internat :
une partie de la solution en vue d’améliorer la préparation
des étudiantes à l’expérience réelle du milieu du travail ?
Les programmes de formation de sages-femmes au
Canada doivent élaborer de façon urgente de nouvelles
méthodes innovatrices destinées à présenter et à évaluer
les compétences qui ne sont pas dépendantes des stages
cliniques, en raison des limites de conception de ces
stages et du manque chronique de milieux de stages.
Cette allocution fondée sur les recherches présentera aux
membres de l’ACSF de nouvelles méthodes de simulation
et d’apprentissage virtuel qui permettront de standardiser
et d’améliorer la formation des sages-femmes à l’étape de
l’internat.
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2:00PM-2:30PM
CÉLINE LEMAY, SF, PHD
Active Management of the Third Stage:
Time for a Commentary
This presentation is the résumé of a commentary about the
active management of third stage of labour in the context
of an emergency skills workshop for midwives. Research
and discourses have to be criticized and the ethos of the
profession reaffirmed.
Gestion dirigée lors du troisième stade :
voici l’occasion d’un commentaire
Cette présentation est l’abrégé d’un commentaire traitant
de la gestion dirigée lors du troisième stade du travail
dans le contexte d’un atelier de formation en urgences
obstétricales à l’intention des sages-femmes. Il est essentiel
de développer un sens critique envers les recherches et les
discours ainsi que de réaffirmer l’ethos de la profession.
2:30PM-3:00PM
ANN NOSEWORTHY, RM, RN, MA, PHDC
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A Relational Research Methodology for Midwifery
The session presents a relational research methodology
developed during my PhD (Midwifery) study. It is also
suggested that this methodology may have relevance for
midwifery practice.
Une méthodologie de recherche relationnelle
pour la pratique sage-femme
Cette allocution présentera la méthodologie d’une étude
relationnelle élaborée pendant mon doctorat en pratique
sage-femme. Il s’agit également d’une invitation à considérer
cette méthodologie comme un outil approprié dans le cadre
de la pratique sage-femme.
*2:00PM-3:00PM
FILM – VICTORIA NORTH – 2ND FLOOR
A Mother is Born
We are a group of three medical students from the University
of Alberta (U of A) who have come together to create an
educational documentary about “woman-centered care” that
focuses on the various birthing options available for lowrisk obstetrics. Our mission is to bridge the gap between
doulas, midwives, nurses and physicians with a focus on
interprofessional education. We want to discover where
common ground exists.
3:00PM-3:30PM
RECEPTION AREA – 2ND FLOOR
Nutritional Break
3:30PM-4:00PM
VICTORIA NORTH BALLROOM – 2ND FLOOR
PLENARY SESSION: KELLIE THIESSEN, CNM, PHDC
Factors Influencing Utilization of Midwifery Services
in the Canadian Province of Manitoba
A critical analysis of the utilization of regulated midwifery
services will be discussed. The most seminal factors influencing
the implementation and utilization of regulated midwifery
services in Manitoba will be presented. Finally, specific future
strategies will be presented for discussion regarding necessary
collaborative efforts to facilitate access to midwifery services for
women who would like the choice of midwifery care.
Les facteurs influençant l’utilisation des services de
sages-femmes dans la province canadienne du Manitoba
Nous ferons une analyse critique de l’utilisation des services
de sages-femmes réglementées. Nous présenterons les
facteurs les plus déterminants qui influencent la mise sur pied
et l’utilisation des services de sages-femmes réglementées au
Manitoba. Finalement, nous discuterons ensemble des futures
stratégies spécifiques concernant les efforts collaboratifs
nécessaires pour faciliter l’accès aux services de sagesfemmes aux femmes qui souhaitent un suivi sage-femme.
4:00PM-4:30PM
VICTORIA NORTH BALLROOM – 2ND FLOOR
PLENARY SESSION: AMY ROMANO, MSN, CNM
“Midwifery Model” Decision Support:
Implementing Shared Decision Making in Maternity Care
Shared decision making (SDM) has been called “perfected
informed consent” because it brings together best evidence
with an explicit exploration of the individual’s values,
concerns, and preferences to arrive at the right plan of care.
This session will provide an overview of SDM, examine the
rationale for implementing SDM in maternity care, and explore
implementation models for various types of midwifery practices.
Le soutien décisionnel dans « le modèle de pratique
sage-femme » : instaurer la prise de décision partagée
dans les soins de maternité
On a baptisé la prise de décision partagée (SDM) le
« consentement informé perfectionné » parce qu’elle associe
meilleures preuves et exploration explicite des valeurs
individuelles, préoccupations et préférences pour en arriver
à un plan de soins adéquat. Cette présentation fera un survol
de la prise de décision partagée (SDM), examinera comment
concrétiser son implantation dans les soins de maternité et
explorera divers modèles d’instauration pour les différents
types de pratique sage-femme.
4:30PM-5:00PM
VICTORIA NORTH BALLROOM – 2ND FLOOR
Closing Ceremonies
Mots de la fin
Poster abstracts / Résumés des affiches
POSTER ABSTRACTS /
RÉSUMÉS DES AFFICHES
REGISTRATION AREA – 2ND FLOOR
TITLE
AUTHOR
Is Natural Birth A Luxury in Canada?
Rivka Cymbalist, BA, CD(DONA)
Alcohol Use and Pregnancy: What are the issues?
Vyta Senikas, MD; George Carson, MD;
Lori Vitale Cox, PhD; Joan Crane, MD
Improving maternal health in Tanzania, Africa –
Introducing the midwifery model of care
Leesha Mafuru, RM
Midwife Assisted Births: Fine for you but not for me
Sarah Sangster; Karen Lawson, PhD
Application of Adult Education Theories to Promote
Effective Teaching of Shoulder Dystocia Management.
Basak Ardalani, RM
CPGs at your Service
Anna Meuser, MPH
Quels rôles pour les relais communautaires et les
accoucheuses traditionnelles en santé maternelle au Mali ?
Valérie Perrault, SF
The effect of emergency obstetric care use and skilled
birth attendant coverage on maternal survival in India
Ann Montgomery, PhD(c)
Stigmatized by Association: Challenges for Providers
and researchers
Dr Patience Aniteye (PhD), Dr Susanah Mayhew (PhD),
Dr Beverley O'Brien (PhD)
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Keynote and plenary speakers / Conférenciers
KEYNOTE AND PLENARY SPEAKERS /
CONFÉRENCIERS
Professor Mary Renfrew BSc, RN, RM, PhD
Director, Mother and Infant Research Unit School of Nursing and Midwifery
and Director of Applied Health Research College of Medicine, Dentistry
and Nursing University of Dundee, Scotland
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Having first studied social science and nursing at the University of Edinburgh, Mary
qualified as a midwife in 1978, and gained her PhD in 1982. She moved to the University
of Lethbridge in 1984, where she helped to establish the Alberta Association of Midwives,
becoming its first spokesperson and acting President. On her return to the UK, she
established and led the national Midwifery Research Initiative at the National Perinatal
Epidemiology Unit in the University of Oxford, where she contributed to the Effective Care
in Pregnancy and Childbirth project, and became a founding co-editor of the Cochrane
Pregnancy and Childbirth Group. In 1996 she founded the multidisciplinary Mother and
Infant Research Unit (MIRU) in the University of Leeds; MIRU’s research has been used
to inform and shape policy and practice in maternity care and infant feeding nationally
and internationally. Mary moved to the University of Dundee in 2012, where she is leading
programmes of work on reducing inequalities in health and on improvement science.
In addition to over 120 academic journal publications, Mary has written widely about
maternity care and infant feeding, and is author and editor of books for academic,
professional and lay audiences. She was appointed an inaugural Senior Investigator
with the National Institute for Health Research, and has been Chair of the WHO Strategic
Committee for Maternal and Newborn Health. She is a member of the ICM Research
Standing Committee and the WHO working group on quality of care in midwifery, and is
currently leading a global alliance to write a Special Series on Midwifery for the Lancet,
funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
Eugene Declercq, PhD,Boston University School of Public Health
Declercq, Eugene PhD - Professor of Community Health Sciences and Assistant Dean for
DrPH Education at the Boston University School of Public Health and professor on the faculty
of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Boston University School of Medicine. He has served as
lead author of national reports on women’s experiences in childbirth and in the postpartum
period entitled Listening to Mothers I, II & III and New Mothers Speak Out. He was a technical
advisor to the film documentary, The Business of Being Born and developed and presented
the short film, Birth by the Numbers and a companion website of the same name (www.
birthbythenumbers.org). He is one of the Principal Investigators for the Massachusetts
Outcomes Study of Assisted Reproductive Technologies (MOSART) an NIH funded study of
infant and maternal outcomes associated with assisted reproductive technologies
Keynote and plenary speakers / Conférenciers
Audette, Michèle Taïna: President Native Women’s Association of Canada
Hailing from the Innu community of Mani Utenam, next to the town of Sept-Îles on the
North shore of the St. Lawrence River, Michèle Audette followed in the footsteps of her
mother, respected Innu activist Evelyne St-Onge. Working with Quebec Native Women
Inc. since 1990, Audette was elected President of this organization in November 1998.
Endorsing her predecessors’ equal rights commitments, Audette was also a strong
advocate of women’s positions on a number of issues such as Bill C-7 (which dealt with
First Nations governance) on the division of matrimonial real property.
Nemrava, Joanna RM
Joanna Nemrava has been an active member of the Board of Directors of the Midwives
Association of B.C. since 2004 and the Canadian Association of Midwives since 2008.
Joanna received her midwifery training though the Midwifery Education Program at the
University of British Columbia. She now lives in Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada,
where she is Head of the Department of Midwifery at Royal Inland Hospital and runs
a community based midwifery clinic. Joanna is also a clinical educator for the UBC
Midwifery Education Program since 2009.
Bourgeois, Cheryllee RM
Cheryllee is a Cree / Metis working with Seventh Generation Midwives Toronto since 2007. She is a sessional instructor
in the Ryerson Midwifery Education Program and active supporter of aspiring and current Indigenous midwifery students.
Cheryllee is currently working as Midwife Co-Lead in the establishment of a Midwife-Led and Indigenous governed Birth
Centre in Toronto. Cheryllee is a proud mother of three children.
Brabant, Isabelle SF
Sage-femme depuis plus de 30 ans, Isabelle Brabant s'est impliquée tout au long du processus de reconnaissance et de
développement de la profession de sage-femme au Québec. Passionnée par toutes les questions entourant la périnatalité,
elle donne des ateliers et des conférences au Québec, en France et ailleurs dans le monde. Elle travaille présentement à la
Maison Bleue, auprès des femmes vivant en contexte de vulnérabilité.
Burton, Nadya PhD
Nadya Burton PhD is a sociologist and Assistant Professor in the Midwifery Education Program, where she has been
teaching at both Ryerson and McMaster Universities since 1999. Her teaching is primarily dedicated to helping future
midwives work competently, compassionately and effectively across differences of class, race, ethnicity, sexuality, religion,
ability and language, as well as to thinking critically about midwifery in a broader social and cultural context. Her research
focuses on midwifery as social change; equity and diversity in midwifery; provision of midwifery care to women without
health care insurance; and genetic testing, informed choice and disability rights.
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Keynote and plenary speakers / Conférenciers
Darling, Liz RM MSc PhD(c)
Liz Darling has been a registered midwife in Ontario since 1997, and currently practices in Ottawa. She is an Assistant
Professor in the Midwifery Education Program at Laurentian University. She has a Master’s degree in Health Research
Methodology from McMaster University. She is currently a doctoral candidate in Population Health at the University of
Ottawa and is supported by a Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship from CIHR. Her doctoral research is an investigation
of the impact of universal hyperbilirubinemia screening in Ontario. She was actively involved in the creation of Ontario’s
perinatal registry (BORN-Ontario) which incorporates midwifery data, and continues to play an ongoing role in BORN’s
research and quality improvement endeavors. She has also been involved with perinatal surveillance at the national level
since 2008 through the Canadian Perinatal Surveillance System (CPSS), and is currently a member of the CPSS’s Expert
Advisory Committee.
Fletcher, Claire Dion RM
Claire Dion Fletcher is an Aboriginal (Potawatomi and Lenape) midwife. She graduated from the Ryerson Midwifery
Education Program in April 2013. Previous to midwifery, she received a Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology/
Immunology and International Development Studies from Dalhousie University, where her focus was gender, healthcare and
development. While at Ryerson She helped start the Midwifery Association of Indigenous Students. Claire has participated in
research projects in Gender and Women’s Studies, Gender and Education, and Aboriginal Midwifery.
Hutton, Eileen RN, RM, PhD
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Professor Hutton is Assistant Dean in the Faculty of Health Sciences and Director of Midwifery at McMaster University in
Hamilton, Canada and member of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and associate member of the Department
of clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics. She is Professor of Midwifery Science at Vrije University in Amsterdam,
the Netherlands. She has expertise in clinical trials, systematic reviews and meta-analyses, clinical epidemiology, and
implementing evidence-based practice. Her particular interest is in normal childbirth, external cephalic version, time of
clamping the umbilical cord in term neonates, sterile water injections for labour pain relief and place of birth.
McGee, Amy RM, PhD
My name is Amy Campbell McGee and I am a researcher and midwife living in Ottawa. I have previously worked as an art
therapist, social worker and as a wilderness instructor. I have three kids and a polar explorer in my family
McRae, Lorna RM, MSW
BA (Hons) Political Science; Master of Social Work; BHSc (Midwifery) Over 12 years working as a social worker in antiviolence work, community development and homelessness; mental health. Over 12 years working as a Registered Midwife.
Founding co- partner in Access Midwifery and Family Care, serving a diverse population, many of whom are negatively and
severely affected by social determinants of health. Part time Instructor UBC Midwifery for the past 6 years. Participant in the
Students for Global Citizenship project as a supervisor in Ugandan placements for midwifery students.
Olson, Rachel PhD
Rachel holds a PhD in Social Anthropology from the University of Sussex. Her research focuses on Aboriginal midwifery,
maternal health, and childbirth in First Nations communities. Rachel is a citizen of the Tr’ondek Hwech’in First Nation from
Yukon, Canada. Rachel is a Director of the Firelight Group Research Cooperative and has been conducting research in First
Nation communities since 1998, working on various projects, from oral history, traditional land use and traditional knowledge
to First Nations health issues. University of Sussex, Anthropology, Brighton, United Kingdom.
Keynote and plenary speakers / Conférenciers
Pambrun, Nathalie SF
Registered Midwife: Co-Chair of the National Aboriginal Council of Midwives (NACM), Nathalie is a Métis midwife from the
Red River Valley in Manitoba. In 2004, she graduated from Laurentian University in Sudbury. Since then, she practiced as
a midwife for 7 years in Winnipeg, working primarily with adolescent Aboriginal mothers. In 2011, she relocated to New
Brunswick with her family where she is actively working on the recognition and funding of midwifery services.
Under her leadership as co-Chair of the National Aboriginal Council of Midwives (NACM), Aboriginal midwifery has gained
important visibility in many regions across the country. In 2012, Ms Pambrun led community based consultations with several
Aboriginal communities in British Columbia, Saskatchewan and Ontario, bringing direct support to close to 10 communities
interested in rematriating birth and midwifery practice for the women and families of their communities.
Romano, Amy MSN, CNM
Amy Romano has worked in the maternity care field as a clinician, research analyst, educator, and consumer advocate since
2001. From 2010-2013, she directed the Transforming Maternity Care Partnership, a national effort to improve maternity care
quality in the United States. She now consults to private and nongovernmental organizations working to improve maternity
care quality and value through clinical and health system innovation. Romano has practiced midwifery in the home, birth
center, and hospital settings and taught in the nurse-midwifery program at the Yale School of Nursing. An accomplished
writer, Romano was also a member of the editorial team for the 9th edition of the landmark women’s health book, Our
Bodies, Ourselves, released in 2011, and co-authored Optimal Care in Childbirth: The Case for a Physiologic Approach,
published in 2012.
Thiessen, Kellie CNM, PhDc
Kellie is prepared as both a nurse and a midwife and has an extensive clinical background in maternal health care. She
obtained her Master of Science in Nursing and Midwifery from Georgetown University in 2002. Kellie will complete her
doctorate from the University of Manitoba in fall of 2013, in the Applied Health Sciences Program. Her research focus relates
to access in health policy and its impact on delivery of programs, especially to women and their families. She has worked in
the United States, Brazilian, and Canadian health care systems.
Van Wagner, Vicki RM, PhDc
Vicki is a midwife in Toronto and in Nunavik, Quebec, an Associate Professor at the Ryerson University Midwifery Education
Program, staff at Mount Sinai Hospital and member of the Ontario Maternal and Newborn Advisory Committee. Her PhD
research explores the application of evidence-based practice in maternity care and her research interests include northern
and aboriginal midwifery, normal birth and clinical education.
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