Love is the Science of Birth: 7th International Birth Conference

Lessons

1. Love is the Science of Birth: new trends in ChildBirth

   59 mins

   Opening general session

2. Monitrice in Russia $5000 - Purchase Now

   6 hours 37 mins

   History of the profession. What is the difference between a doula and a monitrice? The scope of practice and responsibilities. The legal issues. Russian expirience. Professional Association in Russia. The specifics of Child Birth in Russia. How to deal with hospitals and midwives. Practical advice, discussions, cases from practice.

3. Introduction to Birthing From Within

   14 hours 53 mins

   Birthing From Within’s foundation training is for anyone who wants to experience and learn about unique and powerful model of childbirth preparation. This Introductory Workshop is the first step to becoming a Certified Birthing From Within Doula or Mentor. Participants typically describe this three-day workshop as «life-changing», «mind-turning», and «heart-opening».

4. Placental Balsam: placental allogenic balm

   2 hours 14 mins

   By collecting the information from various sources, combining the scientific knowledge and traditional remedies, Katerina has developed new recipes of placental balsamic blends. The essence of embalming is the impregnation of organ tissues with antiseptic substances that allow the release of rare and useful components without destroying their vitality.

5. Singing Birth

   6 hours 54 mins

   Singing Birth workshop focuses on three levels of learning: knowledge, physical awareness, active practice. The participants will be able to acquire information about the processes of conception, pregnancy and birth from the prospective of historical, iconographic, ethnographic, women studies and scientific narratives.

6. Wimyn’s Circles: how to begin

   8 hours 50 mins

   From the dawn of time we met together to speak and listen, to create beauty and support each other. For the first time in Russia, Sister MorningStar and Katerina Perkhova represent a practical and inspiring course for all women who want to create their first Circle of Women.

7. MorningStar Yoga

   2 hours 0 mins

   Join the morning singing and yoga practice for the happiness of all mothers and babies all over the world!

8. Conception Preparation in Slavic Tradition

   4 hours 48 mins

9. Peace. Love. Midwifery: mediation for Doulas and Midwives

   2 hours 38 mins

   The mediator and the midwife will talk about basic principles, techniques and tricks that help to minimize conflicts in the birth team, as well as heal old injuries inflicted by colleagues. Also we will discuss our conflicts with clients!

10. Dynamic baby-gymnastics: misconceptions and mistakes

    3 hours 33 mins

    Having been engaged in dynamic gymnastics for babies since 1986, directly working with children and teaching parents, advising instructors, developing it both technically and conceptually, Leonid constantly encounters some misconceptions concerning this method. As a result, we have incorrect understanding and a lot of mistakes.

11. What do we know about VBAC?

    We will discuss the pregnancy and the childbirth after cesarean section. How we can help and prevent possible complications. Case studies, controversies and tricks of the trade.

12. Newborn First Breaths (NFB)

    4 hours 20 mins

13. The magic of smells

    2 hours 16 mins

    Smell is one of the strongest senses. Correctly built aroma composition will help smooth out the «angles» of pregnancy, help in childbirth and postpartum period. Also can create remedies for ourselves, for our mothers, for our children!

14. The Cabaret

    1 hour 25 mins

    Songs, dances, performances: show your talents! It will be fun!

15. Nervous system development stages from birth to pre-school age

    3 hours 44 mins

    What are the signs of possible problem? What is the norm and how to spot a pathology? Detection of abnormalities and prophylaxis.

16. Shoulder Dystocia: a new look

    1 hour 10 mins

    What is the true dystocia, and what is false? What we forgotten between theory and practice? Bring your stories and questions!

17. Precious Pushing Trainer

    1 hour 23 mins

    How to prepare our pelvic floor and vaginal muscles for birth, how to get a breathing and pushing skill and most importantly — combine it with the pelvic floor contractions, how to heal from painful periods, cervical erosion... And much more!

18. Placenta Encapsulation: Russian experience

    2 hours 46 mins

    Personal experience of using the placenta after childbirth. Placenta in Russia as a medicinal product. Personal experience placental buisness. Features of the legislation and the Russian mentality. Unique compounds. The main questions for those who want to become specialists in encapsulation. All participants will have the opportunity to join the Russian Association of Placental Capsulation Specialists.

19. The third and fourth stages of labor

    3 hours 7 mins

20. Birth tourism: a new trend

    2 hours 52 mins

    Indonesia, the United States, India, Egypt, the Dominican Republic, Europe... Why our pregnant women flying to the other end of the Earth to give birth to their child? We will discuss political, philosophical and legal issues, as well as talk about the practical part of childbirth abroad. Experienced moms and midwives will share with you their secrets and useful tips for parents and professionals!