When: October 17th, 2008
Where: Midwives Alliance of North America Conference, State Theatre, Traverse City, Michigan

Mickey Sperlich will be one of the authors featured at a book signing event at the 2008 Midwives Alliance of North America Conference. Mickey and Julia Seng are authors of Survivor Moms: Women’s Stories of Birthing, Mothering, and Healing after Sexual Abuse. This book was written to help break down the isolation pregnant women and their caregivers often feel–as though they were the only ones having to cope with these challenges. It includes excerpts from 81 women’s stories as well as information from a wide range of professional sources.

Survivor Moms is published by Motherbaby Press, a division of Midwifery Today.

Here is information about the MANA conference.

Full disclosure: I’m the Marketing Director at Midwifery Today.

When: October 7, 2008, 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Where: 2239 Lane Hall, 204 S. State St, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1290

Do you work with pregnant women? Do you know a woman who has been sexually abused? Then you need to attend this event to hear Mickey Sperlich and Julia Seng read from their recently published book, Survivor Moms: Women’s Stories of Birthing, Mothering, and Healing after Sexual Abuse.

Survivor Moms features excerpts from the stories of 81 women who have suffered and survived childhood sexual abuse, along with information from a wide range of professional sources about how adult women are affected by childhood maltreatment and sexual trauma. It was published by Motherbaby Press, a division of Midwifery Today.

This talk is part of the Institute for Research on Women and Gender’s Perspectives on Healing Series. and is co-sponsored by School of Social Work. For more information: (734)764-9537, or irwg@umich.edu

Full disclosure: I’m the Marketing Director at Midwifery Today.

When: August 14th, 2008
Where: Center for the Childbearing Year, 722 Brooks St, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Presenters: Mickey Sperlich MA, CPM and Julia Seng PhD CNM

Attend this workshop for an overview of post traumatic stress, trauma and the evidence-based studies of the effects of sexual abuse on childbearing. You’ll learn about confidentiality and the importance of boundaries. You’ll also learn how maternity and mental health professionals can collaborate to facilitate healing and post-traumatic growth.

Onsite sales of the presenters new book, Survivor Moms: Women’s Stories of Birthing, Mothering, and Healing after Sexual Abuse will benefit the Doulas Care Program.

This workshop is part of a quarterly educational series “With Women.” It is approved for 1.5 nursing and doula CEUs. Fee $10; 1.5 Nursing and Doula CEUs approved; add $20 to fee for CEU processing; free to Doulas Care Volunteers. To register, call 734-332-8070 or doulascare@center4cby.com.

Survivor Moms is published by Motherbaby Press a division of Midwifery Today

If you’re a baby sling enthusiast, consider attending the Babywearing Conference, August 3-6 at Reed College in Portland, Oregon. The aim of this event is to bring together parents, manufacturers, educators and retailers — anyone involved in any way with baby slings.

There will be classes and events for both new and experienced babywearers, as well as exhibits, networking opportunities and the fun of getting together with people who are excited about the same things that excite you.

Look here for information about the Babywearing Conference, including rates and accommodations.

If you live in or near New York city, plan to attend the 3rd Annual “Celebrate Birth Picnic” June 18th from 12 pm - 4 pm in Central Park. The picnic will be held in the East Meadow at 97th Street and 5th Avenue (just to the right of the East 97th St. entrance) and there is a $10 suggested donation per person.

The afternoon will be full of games, music, activities, and birthday cake. Friends of the Birth Center and the former staff of Elizabeth Seton will provide the cake and entertainment for the kids. Ongoing demonstrations and activities including homeopathy, massage, chiropractic, yoga, capoeira, cooking, nutrition, crafts, music, and more

Visit www.friendsofthebirthcenter.org for more information.

(This sounds like fun! Too bad I’m on the other side of the country.)