Join us for an immersion experience to glean and share wisdom around the foundational concepts that are essential in supporting reproductive physiology from pre-conception through postpartum.  These understandings are essential when supporting the process to unfold as nature intended, to recognize when/if we need to act, and how to do so in a sacred and skillful way.  We will be sharing a home, sharing meals, working together on projects and role-playing scenarios, sitting around the fire and tending to the deep and lively conversations that will undoubtedly arise.  This retreat will encourage critical thinking, developing intuition, assessing the values you bring to your community, how to remain accountable, and how to move with integrity.  Open to those who serve pregnant, birthing, and postpartum families.  Foundational Concepts for Midwives offers a new way to look at what you think you already know.

PRE-GATHERING: Prior to our in-person gathering, we'll meeting virtually to get acquainted, answer everyone's questions, and get homework assignments.

DAY ONE:  We'll begin to gather in the afternoon, settling in, setting up, and sharing an evening meal.  The evening will give us an opportunity to share who we are, listen to the stories of others, and begin to build our community.

DAY TWO:  The day begins with a deep dive into hormonal physiology, moving into a understanding of how the brain and the body communicate through the autonomic nervous system.  We'll emphasize whole body systems as we walk through anatomy and physiology, ending the day with a project that deepens our understanding of the pelvic musculature.