Hudson Valley Birth Network is a group founded on the belief that birth is a normal, natural, physiological event. Birth can deeply affect our physical, mental and spiritual well-being. By making informed choices and having confidence in the process, families can experience safe and satisfying childbirth. The goal of the Hudson Valley Birth Network is to promote awareness and availability of childbirth options through:

Information We provide education for consumers and professionals about childbearing and parenting options, believing that responsible decisions can be made only when full information is available.

Support We ensure that families have a network of experienced, educated and encouraging people to help them make informed choices and enjoy birth and parenting.

Advocacy We offer comprehensive and up-to-date information via classes, seminars, workshops and referral services.

• Acupuncture
• Birth Doulas
• Childbirth Education Classes
• Chiropractors
• Counseling and Therapy
• Hypnosis
• Lactation Consultants
• Midwives
• Pediatricians
• Physical Therapy / Fitness
• Postpartum Doulas
• Support Groups
• Women's Health Providers

The Hudson Valley Birth Network is proud to present: 

Cesarean Section Symposium 2010 -

Striving Towards Appropriate Use

Keynote Speaker: Maureen Corry MPH, Director of Childbirth Connection

Panel discussion featuring:

Sylvie Blaustein, CNM

Cynthia Cutting, MSN, APRN, PMHNB-PC

Lawrence G. Mendelowitz, MD

Ali Mendelson, MD

Moderated by Catherine Gallagher, CNM

May 18, 2010

Registration 8:30 a.m.

Keynote Speaker  9:30 a.m.

Break for Lunch  11:30a.m.

Panel Discussion 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

The James House Mansion

701 North Broadway

Sleepy Hollow, NY

Registration Form               More Information

(Pre-registration Highly Recommended, Seating is Limited)

Registration Fees:

Medical/Birth Professional - $100.00 (before May 8)

Medical/Birth Professional - $125.00 (after May 8)

General Public - $50.00

Nurses - $50.00

Students - $30.00

Lunch will be available for purchase, please bring cash.

ACNM Specialty Credit has been applied for.

DONA International has awarded 5 CEU's.

• What is a midwife?
• Warning Signs of Preterm Labor
• Prenatal Tests for Birth Defects
• Is a Doula for Me?
• Am I in Labor?
• Epidural Anesthesia

• How to Choose a Childbirth Class
• Cesarean Birth
• Breastfeeding
• Postpartum Sadness
• Pain Relief Without a Needle or a Price Tag

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HVBN C-section Symposium

On May 18, 2010, the Hudson Valley Birth Network will be hosting an all day gathering to talk about c-sections and VBAC's at the James House in Sleepy Hollow, NY.  Maureen Corry will be our guest speaker in the morning, followed by a Q&A panel in the afternoon.  Participants in the panel will include mother-baby therapists, local obstetricians, midwives, and others.  This is a chance for the public to ask questions about the climbing c-section rate in this country and find out the changes that need to be made to make birth safer for mother and baby. For more information, see our FLYER or click HERE to register

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