This weekend's events were inspiring and incredibly productive. They also generated some positive press from our local newspapers.
The Press-Citizen, Iowa City's local community newspaper, printed this op-ed that advocates for the legalization and licensure of direct-entry midwives in Iowa. Friend of Iowa Midwives Erin Auer-Sears was also quoted in an earlier article before the workshop.
The Daily Iowan, newspaper for the University of Iowa, features an article about the workshop as well as a webcast with a brief interview with our guest speaker, the fabulous Ida Darragh. Lots of Friends members are featured, and lots of adorable babies!
What an outstanding start for our group!
Monday, September 24, 2007
Friday, September 7, 2007
Our next meeting
Our next Friends of Iowa Midwives meeting will be on Sunday. We have a full and exciting agenda as we prepare for events later this month. Please join us!
Date: Sunday, September 9
Time: 2:00 - 4:00
Place: BabyMatters in Cedar Rapids (address and map here)
Children welcome.
Main Agenda Items:
1. NARM legislative workshop and Red Tent event
2. Presentation and discussion: Nonprofit Status
3. Organization Building and Leadership
4. The Community Voice TV show
For more information, email info@friendsofiowamidwives.org
Date: Sunday, September 9
Time: 2:00 - 4:00
Place: BabyMatters in Cedar Rapids (address and map here)
Children welcome.
Main Agenda Items:
1. NARM legislative workshop and Red Tent event
2. Presentation and discussion: Nonprofit Status
3. Organization Building and Leadership
4. The Community Voice TV show
For more information, email info@friendsofiowamidwives.org
Sunday, September 2, 2007
Upcoming Workshop and Red Tent Event
Midwifery is currently under attack in Iowa. Direct-Entry Midwives in our state face criminal investigation and prosecution for practicing medicine without a license – a felony charge that carries a sentence of up to five years in prison. Now is the time for supporters of childbirth options to come together to preserve the rights of Iowans to give birth where and with whom they choose!
Please join Friends of Iowa Midwives for a day of education and entertainment to learn how you can help ensure that Iowa's families have access to safe homebirth with legal midwives.
PREPARING FOR LEGISLATION WORKSHOP
Date: September 22, 2007
Time: 9:00-5:00
Place: Saddlebrook Clubhouse, 120 Paddock Blvd., Iowa City
Speaker: Ida Darragh, CPM and testing director for NARM
Registration fee: $15 (Scholarships available.)
Continental breakfast and lunch will be provided!
To register: Call Moira at (319) 484-4086 or email: register@friendsofiowamidwives.org.
Please include your name, phone number, and mailing address.
BOLD RED TENT
After the workshop, we will be hosting a BOLD Red Tent event, along with a special performance by the Rasket El-Nehri Bellydancing Troupe.
"A BOLD Red Tent is an opportunity for every community to find out about how local mothers are giving birth by hearing directly from mothers. It is also a healing 'tent,' where mothers who have had challenging births can heal through the telling of their stories."
We will be sharing our birth stories in a safe, supportive circle and video documenting our experiences of the birthing environment in Iowa. We want to hear your story! This event is free and intended for women. Nursing babies are welcome.
For more information on both of these events, visit the Friends of Iowa Midwives website.
Please join Friends of Iowa Midwives for a day of education and entertainment to learn how you can help ensure that Iowa's families have access to safe homebirth with legal midwives.
PREPARING FOR LEGISLATION WORKSHOP
Date: September 22, 2007
Time: 9:00-5:00
Place: Saddlebrook Clubhouse, 120 Paddock Blvd., Iowa City
Speaker: Ida Darragh, CPM and testing director for NARM
Registration fee: $15 (Scholarships available.)
Continental breakfast and lunch will be provided!
To register: Call Moira at (319) 484-4086 or email: register@friendsofiowamidwives.org.
Please include your name, phone number, and mailing address.
BOLD RED TENT
After the workshop, we will be hosting a BOLD Red Tent event, along with a special performance by the Rasket El-Nehri Bellydancing Troupe.
"A BOLD Red Tent is an opportunity for every community to find out about how local mothers are giving birth by hearing directly from mothers. It is also a healing 'tent,' where mothers who have had challenging births can heal through the telling of their stories."
We will be sharing our birth stories in a safe, supportive circle and video documenting our experiences of the birthing environment in Iowa. We want to hear your story! This event is free and intended for women. Nursing babies are welcome.
For more information on both of these events, visit the Friends of Iowa Midwives website.
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