2nd Conference Announcement and Call for Papers Normal Labour and
Birth: 4th Research Conference: Normalising childbirth through authentic
collaboration
The Grange Hotel Conference Centre, Grange Over Sands, English Lake
District
Wednesday 10 – Friday 12 June 2009
This event is run in collaboration with the Royal College of
Midwives, the American College of Nurse Midwives, the Midwives Alliance
of North America, and the Canadian Midwives Association. Comments by
attendees at previous Normal Labour and Birth Research Conferences:
Absolutely excellent want to do it again!!! Soon!
Having it in the Lake District was like the icing on the cake, I
couldn’t have chosen better. All in all it was just fantastic.
I have attended many conferences over the years and felt this was the
best I have been to.
What did you least enjoy about the conference?:having to go home.
The energy and excitement which is generated by the conference is very
special and so important for midwifery…can’t wait for the next one!
I feel inspired!
There wasn’t a single session that I didn’t enjoy. My only
complaint is that I could manage another 10 days.
This conference has really inspired me. It made me feel hopeful and
motivated. It has cost me thousands of dollars to come (from Australia)
and every cent was worth it…
Overall, a fantastically inspirational event…
Background
This is the fourth international conference focused on issues
surrounding normality in birth. It is specifically focused on
collaboration across and between professions, service users, systems of
care, and political divides, although submissions in any area of normal
childbirth are very welcome. The conference will address social,
cultural, physiological, psychological, emotional and spiritual aspects
of labour and birth. It will examine new developments in the current
evidence base on the nature of and cultures around birth, and on
associated processes and outcomes of labour and birth. Papers will cover
primary and secondary research, methodological debates, and new
philosophies and constructs in this area. We are interested in
submissions in any of the following areas:
Collaboration to improve maternal, infant, family, and maternity staff
wellbeing
Normalprocesses of labour and birth
The identification and examination of relevant outcomes relating to
labour and birth
Social and cultural precursors and consequences of optimal childbirth
Psychological, emotional and spiritual aspects of labour and birthing
The practices of midwives and other carers in this area
Educational aspects
Philosophical and theoretical critiques and debates
Methodological innovations in this and associated areas
Conference Aims
The conference will provide the opportunity to develop and disseminate
evidence in the area of normal labour and birth, with a specific
emphasis on collaboration, to enhance clinical practice, education,
management, supervision, and policy, and to further research
collaboration.
ObjectivesTo disseminate ongoing and complete research
To provide the opportunity for collaboration and debate
To discuss an agenda for the future in the area of normal labour and
birth
Participants
This conference will be of interest to:Those providing maternity care
(professional, lay, state-funded, independent, midwifery, medical,
nursing, and other groups) who are interested in maximising normal
birth
Clinical leaders, managers, and heads of service
service users
lecturers at all levels in maternity care
managers of maternity care education
academics and researchers working in the area of maternity services,
birth and women’s health
supervisors of midwives
policy makers with an interest in maternity services
Social ProgrammeThis programme is separately bookable in advance.
Details will be circulated with the printed flyer and programme.
Submission of an Abstract
An abstract of the intended presentation should be submitted
on a
single side of A4 in a maximum of 11 point Times New Roman in no less
than 1.5 spacing. There are three categories of papers. Please structure
them as follows:
Original research (that will be completed by June 2009)
‘Group 1’ and title
Background, including element of originality
Method
Results
Discussion
Conclusion
Statement that results will be presented at the conference
Preferred presentation mode (oral, poster, or workshop)
Theories and philosophies
‘Group 2’ and title
Topic area, including element of originality
Theoretical perspective
Underpinning theories/philosophies (if any)
Argument to be made
Discussion
Conclusion
Preferred presentation mode (oral, poster, or workshop)
Innovations (practice and education), areas for future research, and
research in progress seeking collaboration
‘Group 3’ and title
Topic area, including element of originality
Description of innovation, area for research, or research seeking
collaboration
Discussion
Conclusion
Preferred presentation mode (oral, poster, or workshop)
Please do not add any identifying information to the abstract, as it
will be reviewed blind. A separate covering sheet should also be
provided giving the title of the proposed presentation, and full details
of all co-presenters/contributors. It should also include details of a
single nominated contact including name, title, organisation, address,
telephone, fax and e-mail.
Abstracts can be submitted as by email as a word attachment to
[log in to unmask], or on disc by post to: Liz Kelly, University of
Central Lancashire, BDU, Faculty of Health, Preston, PR1 2HE
The closing date for receipt of abstracts is Friday 14th November
2008and presenters will be informed of the reviewers decision by the
end of January 2009.
For more information, please go to: www.uclan.ac.uk/healthconf
Please note: presenters will be required to pay the full booking fee.
If you book early, you can take advantage of the early booking
discount!
Professor Soo Downe
Director
WISH Reseach Group
and ReaCH (Research in Childbirth and Health) unit
Faculty of Health
University of Central Lancashire
Preston PR1 2HE
Lancashire
England
UNITED KINGDOM
+44 (0) 1772 893815
tel: 01772 893815
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