* Last updated 8/15/2017
October 14th-- Region I Meeting
7:30-5:45 . Kingston, NY
Want a beautiful leaf peeping trip that also includes advancing women's health? NYSALM has organized an incredible Region 1 conference looking at topics ranging from global health to diversity in midwifery to the opiate crisis.
September 26th-- MA Midwifery Summit and Affiliate Meeting AND Affiliate Business Meeting
Tuesday, September 26th. 8a-5pm
Cyprian Keyes, Boylston, MA (near Worcester)
Registration is $38. For registration and details, click
here.
Join us for the first Massachusetts Midwives Summit to advance midwifery in our state. Expert panels will discuss workforce development, clinical innovation, legislation and regulation and healthy equity.
Given the large number of midwives that will be gathered at the MA Midwifery Summit, we will be holding our Fall Business meeting at the Summit site. 12-1pm
All midwives welcome, even those not attending the Summit. We will also have video conference available. We will be discussing strategies to increase ACNM membership and increase our Public Relations efforts.
June 18-22-- International Confederation of Midwives, Triennial Congress
Toronto, Candaa. All details here
June 4th-- Membership Event, "Celebrating Midwifery Students"
Join us for a potluck, drinks and community. We'll pair students/new grads with experienced midwives to share their clinical pearls and advice. Leverett, MA. For more information email [email protected]
May 21-25-- ACNM Annual Meeting
Chicago, IL. All details here
May 2nd-- Partners in Perinatal Health
MA ACNM will be co-sponsoring the PIPH annual conference. Norwood, MA. Information here
April 9th-- Affiliate Meeting and Lecture "The Role of CNMS in Sexuality Counseling"
Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, MA
April 7-9th-- Civil Liberties and Public Policy Conference
MA ACNM will be co-sponsoring the CLPP conference for reproductive justice. Amherst, MA. Information here
February 28th-- Film Screening for Black History Month
The Diversity and Inclusion Committee is pleased to invite you to a a film screening and discussion of the traditions, and historical significance of granny midwives in the United States. This event is open to members of the area birthing community. Miss Margaret: The Story of an Alabama Granny Midwife (2008), 50 min. Light refreshments will be served at 5:30pm, the film will begin at 6pm.
Meigs Conference Room, 4th Floor Founders. Mass General Hospital, Boston
January 31st-- Sexual Health Lobby Day
MA ACNM is among 30 organizations lobby for full contraceptive coverage and confidential health services for young women. State House, Boston MA.
January 25th-- Affiliate Meeting
Agenda includes strategic plan for 2017; legislation updates; diversity and inclusion updates; response to opiate crisis. South Shore Hospital, South Weymouth.