September 25, 2009, Ottawa, ON - The Ottawa based advocacy group Coalition for Breech Birth (CBB) will host the International Breech Birth Conference at the Bronson Centre in Ottawa, October 15 and 16, 2009.
On the heels of new guidelines published by the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC), the International Breech Conference will bring together a community of experts and consumers from around the world working toward the restoration of breech delivery skills to maternity care providers.
Sept 18 - 7:30 p.m. Ottawa screening of the award-winning documentary by Debby Takikawa narrated by actor Noah Wyle, presented as a fundraiser for the Coalition for Breech Birth. The feature will be preceded by the Ottawa premiere of the filmmaker's new short film entitled, 'Reducing Infant Mortality' and will be followed by an interactive panel discussion featuring local experts. St. Paul's University Amphitheatre, Sept. 18 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $15 at door (cash). Advance tickets and price sets available on www.breechbirth.ca/wbw.html or whatbabieswantottawa@gmail.com.
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MIDWIFERY CONSUMERS HOST 'RED TENT' IN ASSOCIATION WITH 'BIRTH' FUNDRAISER
Opportunity to share birth stories and contribute to the 'International Library of Birth Truths'
August 10, 2009 (Ottawa, ON) – Running concurrently with the Ottawa premiere of the play 'Birth', join the Ottawa Consumers Supporting Midwifery Care (CSMC) in the BOLD 'Red Tent' - a gathering of women, telling of birth experiences and offering of resources related to childbirth in the Ottawa region, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The event takes place on Saturday, August 15 between the matinée and evening performances of 'Birth' at St. Paul's University Atrium, 233 Main Street.
Eight local actresses – Kate Drummond, Heather Archibald, Nancy Kenny, Natasha Jetté, Chantale Plante, Robin Guy, Miriam Westland, and Corinne McDonald – appear in Birth next week on August 14, 15, 16 at St. Paul’s University Amphitheatre.
OTTAWA PRODUCTION OF ACCLAIMED BIRTH PLAY OPENS DISCUSSION ON BIRTH CHOICES
Local premiere of global theatre-for-change initiative to benefit Breech Birth Conference
July 30, 2009 (Ottawa, ON) – As a fundraiser and lead-up to the International Breech Birth Conference (Oct. 15-16) the consumers group Coalition for Breech Birth (CBB) in partnership with Three Sisters Theatre Company is delighted to present the Ottawa premiere of Birth at St. Paul’s University Auditorium, 223 Main Street on August 14, 15 & 16. A matinée performance will take place on August 15 at 2:30 p.m.
Birth is a critically acclaimed production that has been performed around the world to more than 10,000 people each year as part of BOLD (Birth On Labour Day), a global arts-based movement addressing the issue of childbirth choices and local groups raising money for related causes. Described as the "Vagina Monologues of birth". this play is a painfully honest, brutally funny, and incredibly moving journey through the true birth stories of eight modern-day women. A key part of the evening is the "talkback" following the play, where audience members have the opportunity to discuss these issues with local professionals working in maternity care.
July 27, 2009, Ottawa, ON - The Ottawa based advocacy group Coalition for Breech Birth (CBB) will host the International Breech Birth Conference at the Bronson Centre in Ottawa, October 15 and 16, 2009.
On the heels of new guidelines published by the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC), the International Breech Conference will bring together a community of experts and consumers from around the world working toward the restoration of breech delivery skills to maternity care providers.
Media Releases:
1. International Breech Birth Experts Converge in Ottawa
2. Film: What Babies Want - An Exploration of Infant Consciousness
3. Midwifery Consumers host 'Red Tent' in association with Birth fundraiser
5. Ottawa Production of acclaimed Birth Play Opens Discussion on Birth Choices
6. Ottawa to Host International Conference on Breech Birth
Other Event Notices:
1. What Babies Want - Film Screening & Pane Discussion (Ottawa)
2. Ottawa production of Birth, A Play by Karen Brody
3. BOLD 'Red Tent' in Ottawa ~ A fundraiser for the Breech Birth Conference
