Vaginal breech workshop taught by:
- Dr. Rixa Freeze, PhD
- Dr. David Hayes, MD, OBGYN
Event schedule:
- Wednesday, Oct 9: 9 am - 6 pm
- Thursday, Oct 10: 9 am - 6 pm
Workshop topics:
- Evidence on term breech since the 2000 Term Breech Trial
- Breech maneuvers from 1609 to the present
- Methods and mechanics of physiologic vaginal breech birth (hands-on with obstetrical simulator)
- Nomenclature and risks/outcomes of various fetal leg positions
- Outcomes of breech birth at home and in birth centers
- Recognizing and correcting abnormal breech labor (hands-on with obstetrical simulator)
Event location:
Addison Conference Centre
15650 Addison Road
Addison, TX 75001
Food:
We will offer a variety of drinks and snacks, including gluten-free and dairy-free options. Meals will be on your own.
What if I cannot attend the day of the workshop? (I am on call, I get sick, etc)
Livestreaming & recordings will be available. CEUs are approved for distance learning.
Do you offer CEUs?
Yes! ACNM & MEAC CEUs are offered at no additional charge.
About the instructors:
Dr. Rixa Freeze has a PhD from the University of Iowa and is a researcher, professor, and mother of 4 young children. Her current research specialization is vaginal breech birth. She is the founder of Breech Without Borders, a nonprofit dedicated to disseminating knowledge about breech. She blogs at Stand and Deliver.
Dr. David Hayes, MD is an Ob/Gyn with an academic background and a passion for science and its proper application to clinical medicine. He divides his time between Medecins Sans Frontieres and his home birth practice in Asheville, NC. Physiologic breech birth and supporting the training of breech birth attendants are particular interests of his. He works at Harvest Moon Women's Health.
